The Celtics’ ongoing roster revamp continued Sunday with one other minor transaction.
Boston waived wing Miles Norris, who joined the workforce on a two-way contract late final season. Most of Norris’ taking part in time got here with the Maine Celtics within the G League, however he did make three appearances with the massive membership, totaling seven factors, 9 rebounds, two steals and one block over 35 NBA minutes.
Norris, who beforehand hung out with Atlanta’s and Memphis’ G League associates, performed for the Celtics’ Summer season League squad final month, averaging 21.8 minutes per sport throughout 4 appearances in Las Vegas. The lanky 25-year-old struggled as a shooter throughout the event, making simply 36.8% of his area targets and 25.0% of his 3-pointers. He averaged 9.3 factors, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks per sport for the Summer season C’s.
Releasing Norris freed up one of many Celtics’ three two-way contract slots, which they might use to signal second-round rookie middle Amari Williams. Celtics vp of basketball operations Mike Zarren mentioned after the draft that the workforce expected to sign Williams to a two-way deal, however the Kentucky product remained unsigned as of Monday.
Guard Max Shulga and wing RJ Luis Jr. occupy the opposite two two-way spots. Shulga was the Celtics’ ultimate 2025 draft choose (57th total out of VCU). Luis, an undrafted rookie who performed at UMass and St. John’s, arrived final week in a trade for veteran Georges Niang, whom Boston despatched to Utah together with two future second-rounders in a wage dump.
The Celtics additionally confirmed the signing of veteran ahead Chris Boucher, who agreed to phrases final week to fill Niang’s spot on the 15-man roster. Boston has 14 rostered gamers following the discharge of level guard JD Davison. It might select to maintain the ultimate spot vacant getting into the season to keep away from further luxurious tax penalties.
Of the 18 gamers who appeared in a sport for the Celtics final season, 9 are not with the franchise: Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Vacation, Luke Kornet, Al Horford, Torrey Craig, Jaden Springer, Drew Peterson, Davison and Norris. Jayson Tatum additionally is anticipated to overlook most or all the upcoming season as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles.
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