The Celtics have brought in Devin Carter on an Exhibit 10 deal, giving the former lottery pick a chance to fight for a standard roster spot or a two-way contract in Boston.
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported the agreement, and Brian Robb of MassLive confirmed that Carter will be on an Exhibit 10 deal. The move comes only a few days after Boston had surfaced as a possible destination for him.
Carter, 24, was waived by the Hawks on Friday after Atlanta acquired him and a 2033 second-round pick from the Kings in June. His $5.16 million salary is still guaranteed, which means Atlanta will keep paying him no matter what happens with the Celtics.
Boston is giving him a fresh look after a rocky start to his NBA career. Sacramento took Carter with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after he was named Big East Player of the Year at Providence, but injuries slowed everything down almost immediately. Shoulder surgery delayed his debut, and then ankle, back and calf issues piled on.
In 74 games across two seasons with the Kings, Carter averaged 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists while shooting 40.1 percent from the field and 27.4 percent from 3-point range.
The finish to last season offered a better snapshot of what he can still become. Over his final 12 games, Carter put up 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per night while shooting 46.1 percent overall and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc.
Boston now has 14 players on standard contracts and two on two-way deals. Carter will be in camp alongside rookies Milos Uzan and Tucker DeVries, who are also there on Exhibit 10 contracts.
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