The Boston Celtics have added another guard to the mix, signing Devin Carter to a training-camp contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Carter now joins a camp battle that already includes Milos Uzan and Tucker DeVries, both of whom are also on training-camp deals. The group is expected to vie for a two-way spot over the coming weeks, though a standard contract remains possible.
Carter was selected No. 13 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft after three seasons in college. He spent one year at South Carolina before moving on to Providence for two more. His pro path has already included time with the Sacramento Kings over the first two seasons of his NBA career, and this summer the Kings dealt him to the Atlanta Hawks, who then waived him.
The Celtics may also be a familiar landing spot for Carter beyond the logo on the front of the jersey. He spent part of his high school career at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, giving him some history in the New England area.
Carter’s NBA résumé is still pretty lean. He has played 74 games across his first two seasons, averaging 14.8 minutes per outing.
As a rookie, a torn labrum delayed his start to the year. Last season, he was buried on the bench and collected a string of DNPs.
For Boston, the biggest question mark is his shot from deep. Carter has hit just 27.4% of his three-pointers on 2.4 attempts per game so far in his career.
His G League sample has been small too, with only 10 games there overall. He knocked down 38.8% of his threes in five G League games as a rookie, but that number fell to 29.5% in five games this past season.
Still, the traits that made him a first-round pick were clear from the start. Carter entered the league with a reputation for relentless defensive pressure, a player who could hound the ball and project as a strong perimeter defender. He also showed he could make shots in college, even if his form has never been described as especially polished.
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