{
  "id": 6825406,
  "title": "Report: Boston Celtics interested in signing former Providence star Devin Carter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/report-boston-celtics-interested-in-signing-former-providence-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T00:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-boston-celtics-interested-signing-000300917.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Celtics are reportedly in talks to sign former Providence College standout Devin Carter, according to a report by Jake Fischer on social media. Carter, a 24-year-old point guard from West Palm Beach, Florida, will first need to clear waivers after being traded to the Atlanta Hawks during the offseason and subsequently cut. Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 185 pounds, Carter was selected 13th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. Throughout the 2024 season, he averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, playing 18.4 minutes per contest. His shooting percentage was 26.3% from beyond the arc, 71.3% from the free throw line, and 41.4% from the floor. Despite these statistics, the Hawks opted to release Carter. However, Carter's tenacious defensive play may appeal to the Boston Celtics, who have a history of signing second-round draft picks with defensive abilities. If another team does not secure his services before then, the Celtics might consider making a low-cost offer for the former lottery pick.",
  "summary": "Carter, a 24-year-old guard who played at nearby Providence College, was picked up with the 13th pick of the 2024 Draft by Sacramento.",
  "key_points": [
    "Boston Celtics reportedly interested in signing Devin Carter.",
    "Former Providence College standout, 24-year-old point guard.",
    "Carter cleared waivers after trade and cut by Atlanta Hawks."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Boston Celtics' potential signing of Devin Carter would fit their pattern of acquiring defensive talent, suggesting they value his tenacious defensive play despite his inconsistent shooting statistics.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}