Celtics agree to deal with Devin Carter, point guard will compete for roster, two-way spot
Carter needs to show he can stay healthy and hit 3s, but he has a chance.
The Boston Celtics have reached an agreement with point guard Devin Carter, who will join the team in training camp, according to reports from Michael Scotto of Hoopshype. Carter will be competing for an NBA roster spot or a two-way role during the preseason. Last season, Carter averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 18.4 minutes across 38 games while playing for the Sacramento Kings.
The Celtics have one open roster spot and possess the necessary salary cap space to add Carter, but his two-way eligibility adds another layer to his potential role with the team. Boston's coach, Joe Mazzulla, is known for his emphasis on three-point shooting, so Carter will need to demonstrate improvement in this area during the preseason.
Carter, a lottery pick out of Providence, spent two seasons with the Kings before being traded to Atlanta this summer as part of a salary dump. Injuries, including shoulder, ankle, calf, and back issues, limited his playing time to 74 games over his two NBA seasons. In his final season with the Kings, Carter averaged 8.9 points per game when he played.
Carter's primary questions in training camp will be whether he can maintain his health and contribute effectively to the Celtics' three-point-heavy offense under Mazzulla.
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