UPDATE: The Boston Celtics have just announced a multi-year deal for center Amari Williams on Thursday, marking a significant move in their roster strategy. The terms of the contract remain undisclosed, but this decision underscores the team’s commitment to enhancing their lineup.
Amari Williams, who previously played under a two-way deal, has participated in 13 games with the Celtics this season. His performance in the NBA G League for the Maine Celtics has been impressive, where he averaged 15.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.8 blocks over 21 games. In his brief time with Boston, he has started in two games, contributing an average of 1.7 points and 2.1 rebounds.
In a flurry of transactions on the same day, the Celtics also acquired guard John Tonje from the Utah Jazz. This trade involved sending forward Chris Boucher along with a future second-round pick and cash considerations to Utah. Additionally, the Celtics moved center Xavier Tillman to Charlotte in exchange for a 2030 second-round pick, further reshaping their roster. The Celtics also dealt Josh Minott to the Brooklyn Nets in a cash consideration move.
These significant trades illustrate the Celtics’ proactive approach as they seek to solidify their roster ahead of the upcoming games. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how these changes impact the team’s performance moving forward.
Expect more updates as the Celtics continue to make strategic decisions in this dynamic season. Stay tuned for the latest developments.
