Hold up, Boston. Your training camp roster is officially set with 21 players, and the biggest news hitting the wire is without a doubt Paul George joining the squad via trade. That’s not a splash, that’s a tidal wave crashing into the upcoming season, and it sets the tone for everything else.
The Core 14 and Some Seriously Big Moves
Alright, so let’s break down the core 14 players locked in with standard contracts to kick off the year. You’ve got your familiar faces, the guys who’ve been grinding with you: Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, Hugo Gonzalez, Luka Garza, Baylor Scheierman, Neemias Queta, Ron Harper Jr., and Jordan Walsh. Seeing Tatum and White back is huge for consistency, no doubt. But then you look at the new blood, and that’s where things get wild. Paul George, acquired via trade, is a massive pickup. Then you’ve got Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley, both snagged in free agency, bringing some serious veteran savvy and skill to the mix. And don’t forget Chris Cenac Jr., your 27th overall draft pick, ready to make his mark. This is a serious shake-up to the roster, adding some heavy hitters and fresh talent.
The Grind: Battling for the Final Two-Way Spot
Beyond that core 14, the competition for spots is fierce. The Celtics have two guys on two-way deals right now. Amari Williams, drafted 46th in the 2025 draft, is back for his second year on a two-way. He spent most of last year with the Maine Celtics but got some runs in Boston too, showing he’s on the radar. Then there’s Dillon Mitchell, the 40th pick from the 2026 draft, who earned his two-way after a strong Summer League performance out in Las Vegas. Here’s the kicker: that third two-way spot? It’s wide open, and five Exhibit-10 players are ready to fight for it. Milos Uzan and Tucker DeVries were both on the 2026 Summer League team, so they’ve already got some chemistry. Hayden Gray also has some experience, playing on last year’s Summer League squad and with the Maine Celtics. Devin Carter, a 2024 lottery pick from the Sacramento Kings, was picked up via waivers earlier this month, that’s a serious talent competing for a spot! And Gabe McGlothan, who Spotrac’s Keith Smith reported signed his own Exhibit-10 deal Wednesday night, rounds out this hungry group. Every single one of these guys is two-way eligible, and they’re all vying to grab that final roster spot. Talk about high stakes for camp!
Training camp officially kicks off on Monday, even though most of the guys have been in the building for weeks already, putting in the work. With 21 players now set, including those huge additions and a fierce battle for the final two-way contract, the excitement is palpable. You know everyone’s itching to see how this new-look roster, especially with Paul George in the mix, starts gelling. This season? It’s starting with a bang.
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Originally reported by Celtics Blog.
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