Nets' Josh Minott hoping career night can be first building block for future

"In Minott's longest stint with Brooklyn since being acquired as a trade deadline flier, the springy young forward stated his case eloquently Thursday in Atlanta. Minott turned in a career night, and flashed the kind of athleticism and force from the wing position that Brooklyn has so sorely lacked - and that fans have called for. He had 24 points, shot 4-of-7 from deep and 8-of-10 from the foul line."

"His six stocks - combined blocks and steals - on Thursday tied Nic Claxton's Dec. 29 effort as the most by a Net this season. Minott's near 7-foot wingspan lets him disrupt passing lanes and his athleticism allows him to attack the rim."

"Wins will be few and far between for tanking Brooklyn. But they'll use the stretch run to mine the back end of their roster. There are two-ways to evaluate. Ten-day contracts like newcomer Malachi Smith to assess. And team options to decide on."

The Brooklyn Nets are using the final stretch of their season to evaluate roster depth and identify potential keepers. Josh Minott, acquired from Boston at the trade deadline, delivered a breakout performance against Atlanta with 24 points, four three-pointers, and eight free throws made. His defensive impact was equally impressive with three blocks and three steals. Minott's 7-foot wingspan and athleticism enable him to disrupt passing lanes and attack the rim effectively. His six combined stocks tied the team's season high. The Nets will continue assessing players on ten-day contracts and team options during this evaluation period.

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