Celtics Roster Update, Boston Eyes Final MovesFollowing a busy stretch last week, the Boston Celtics now have 14 of 15 regular-season roster spots filled. Waiving Miles Norris on Sunday opened a two-way slot, which is expected to go to Amari Williams, one of this year’s second round picks.
NBA rules allow up to 21 players in the offseason; Boston sits at 19 before officially adding Williams. This group includes Jalen Bridges, Aaron Scott, and Hayden Gray from the Summer League roster. Gray has signed with the G League affiliate, while Bridges and Scott are also likely headed there. Current depth chart:
Ball handlers: Derrick White, Anfernee Simons, Payton Pritchard
Wings: Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, Josh Minott, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum (recovering from Achilles injury) Bigs: Neemias Queta, Luka Garza, Chris Boucher, Xavier Tillman Sr. Two-way deals (2/3): Max Shulga, RJ Luis Jr.
Williams is expected to fill the last two-way spot. The bigger question is Boston’s final roster vacancy. Options include Ben Simmons—once linked to the team but now less likely after Boucher’s addition—and Charles Bassey, who is drawing overseas interest but could attend Celtics training camp.
According to MassLive’s Brian Robb, the Celtics may keep the spot open to save on luxury tax payments unless a worthwhile target emerges. If they do pursue a signing, it could involve moving a player, possibly through a trade that sheds payroll, even if it means attaching draft picks as they did in the Georges Niang deal.
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