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Frontrunner emerges to sign former lottery pick in free agency

The Atlanta Hawks surprisingly waived former lottery pick Devin Carter on Friday, and it sounds like the Boston Celtics are interested in signing the promising elite defensive combo guard once he clears waivers.   The gritty, high-motor 6'2" guard has a 6'9" wingspan, which allows him to disrupt  opposing ball-handlers and to crash the boards and otherwise play  fierce, competitive defense. He would do quite well in the Celtics' system under head coach Joe Mazzulla.  The Ce...

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard in line for potential $22 million annual contract extension

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is reportedly in line to secure a major contract extension with the NBA franchise. For many, the Boston Celtics entered a reconstruction phase following the 2025 NBA season, which featured an injured Jayson Tatum and multiple moves that dismantled the championship squad. However, one player who remained and capitalized on his opportunities is Payton Pritchard , who could now receive a contract extension. With two years left on his four-year, $30 mil...

Celtics Notes: Two-Way Opening, Pritchard, Offseason Additions, Tatum

By Arthur Hill | at September 12, 2026 5:16 pm The Celtics are carrying an open two-way slot, and there’s a pretty good chance that it won’t be filled for another month or so, Brian Robb of MassLive states in a mailbag column. Amari Williams and Dillon Mitchell currently hold two-way deals with Boston, and Robb suggests that the team wants to keep as much flexibility as possible heading into training camp. He notes that several teams around the league have an excess of guaranteed contracts or ...

Can Celtics Fans Separate Paul George From Jaylen Brown?

Celtics radio voice Sean Grande joins Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti on Celtics Beat for a wide-ranging conversation about Boston basketball, broadcasting, and the upcoming season. Grande reflects on 25 years calling Celtics games and what it means to document the history of one franchise across multiple generations. The guys also examine how the Jaylen [...] The post Can Celtics Fans Separate Paul George From Jaylen Brown? appeared first on CLNS Media .

Celtics Notes: Two-Way Opening, Pritchard, Offseason Additions, Tatum

The Celtics are carrying an open two-way slot, and there’s a pretty good chance that it won’t be filled for another month or so, Brian Robb of MassLive states in a mailbag column. Amari Williams and Dillon Mitchell currently hold two-way deals with Boston, and Robb suggests that the team wants to keep as much […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/12/26

Globe Celtics reportedly interested in Providence College product Devin Carter Will Steve Ballmer accept the Clippers’ punishment, or will he instead go to war with the NBA? CelticsBlog Celtics reportedly interested in signing former lottery pick CLNS Media The Night Larry Bird Called Up the Legend One Last Time NESN Why Celtics Signed and Cut […]

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 9/12/26

Globe Celtics reportedly interested in Providence College product Devin Carter Will Steve Ballmer accept the Clippers’ punishment, or will he instead go to war with the NBA? CelticsBlog Celtics reportedly interested in signing former lottery pick CLNS Media The Night Larry Bird Called Up the Legend One Last Time NESN Why Celtics Signed and Cut Former Division III Star Mass Live Celtics showing interest in former Kings lottery pick Celtics Wire Ceiling, floor, expectations: Neemias ...

NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome

Celtics The Celtics were willing to trade Jaylen Brown. That didn’t mean they were interested in selling off everybody else. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, Boston received a significant number of calls about Derrick White after moving Brown to Philadelphia. The Celtics listened, as teams generally do, but quickly made it clear White […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome appeared first on Hoops Wire .

When Will Kawhi Leonard Raptors Trade Happen?

Bobby Manning welcomes Esfandiar Baraheni to Celtics Daily to discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade’s status after the NBA handed down its punishment to the Clippers and how Leonard would impact the Raptors. Then, they discuss their preseason East standings, preview the Celtics and debate one trade that Bobby thinks could help Toronto win the conference. [...] The post When Will Kawhi Leonard Raptors Trade Happen? appeared first on CLNS Media .

Celtics rumors: Payton Pritchard contract extension could reach $22 million annually

On the heels of trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics could bet on Payton Pritchard to help fill the void left in the wake of the All-NBA forward’s departure. Pritchard’s expected to ascend following Brown’s shocking exit, which should lead to a significant pay raise. With two years left on his […] The post Celtics rumors: Payton Pritchard contract extension could reach $22 million annually appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Celtics reportedly interested in signing former lottery pick

The Celtics are reportedly interested in signing Devin Carter, per NBA reporter Jake Fischer. Carter, who was drafted 13th overall by the Kings in 2024, was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in June in a salary dump to help them escape the second apron. Then, on Friday, NBA reporter Michael Scotto reported that the Hawks […]

Celtics interested in Devin Carter

The Boston Celtics have shown interest in signing Devin Carter once the former lottery pick clears waivers, according to Jake Fischer. Fischer reported Friday that the Atlanta Hawks are waiving Carter, who spent his first two NBA seasons with the Sacramento Kings. Boston is among the teams monitoring his availability and could pursue him after […] The post Celtics interested in Devin Carter appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Celtics showing interest in former lottery pick Devin Carter

The Celtics may be looking to take a low-cost swing on a former lottery pick. Specifically, Boston has expressed interest in signing guard Devin Carter once he clears waivers, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Hawks waived Carter on Friday, less than three months after acquiring him and a 2033 second-round pick from the Kings. Sacramento selected the former Providence standout with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. His NBA career has gotten off to a choppy start. Ca...

Celtics showing interest in former lottery pick Devin Carter

The Celtics may be looking to take a low-cost swing on a former lottery pick. Specifically, Boston has expressed interest in signing guard Devin Carter once he clears waivers, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Hawks waived Carter on Friday, less than three months after acquiring him and a 2033 second-round pick […] The post Celtics showing interest in former lottery pick Devin Carter appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Night Larry Bird Called Up the Legend One Last Time

Growing Up Without the Games I grew up in Pennsylvania in the 80s, which meant something specific if you loved the Celtics: you didn’t get to watch them. Not really. You got whatever the national networks decided was worth airing in prime time, and if Boston wasn’t marquee that week, you were out of luck. [...] The post The Night Larry Bird Called Up the Legend One Last Time appeared first on CLNS Media .

Celtics Sign, Waive Hank Morgan

By Rory Maher | at September 11, 2026 6:10 pm The Celtics have signed and waived Hank Morgan, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. It’s unclear when Morgan first signed his contract with Boston, but he was released on Friday. He almost certainly signed an Exhibit 10 deal to receive a bonus worth up to $91K (on top of his typical salary) to play for Boston’s G League affiliate in Maine. A 6’5″ wing who went undrafted out of Division III Hamilton College in 2025, Morgan spent his fir...

Celtics Reportedly Interested In Devin Carter

The Celtics have expressed interest in signing Devin Carter once the former Providence standout clears waivers, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). Fischer was first to report earlier on Friday that Carter had been waived by the Hawks. Atlanta acquired Carter and a 2033 second-round pick at the […]