The Boston Celtics officially converted Devin Carter’s Exhibit 10 deal into a two-way contract, and that’s leaving one standard roster spot wide open. This move, reported by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, means the Celtics are expected to carry that final standard spot open into the regular season. Yeah, you read that right: open.
What Even IS a Two-Way Contract?
So, what does this actually mean for Carter? Well, a two-way contract is basically a split deal. Carter’s going to spend the 2026-27 season bouncing between the Boston Celtics and their G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics. He can play up to 50 regular-season games with the big club in Boston. The catch? He can’t play in the playoffs unless they convert that two-way into a full standard contract. He joins Dillon Mitchell and Amari Williams as the other two-way guys for the Celtics. It’s a smart way for teams to stash and develop talent without committing a full roster spot, but it’s still a huge deal for a player like Carter.
Devin Carter: From Lottery Pick to Two-Way Guy
Alright, so who is Devin Carter, and why’s this whole thing happening? The guy is only 24 years old and was the No. 13 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, just two years ago. Can you believe it? He put up career averages of 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 0.7 steals per game across two inconsistent seasons with Sacramento. He shot 40.1 percent from the field and just 27.4 percent from deep. He got traded to the Atlanta Hawks this offseason, then they waived him before training camp even started. Talk about a crazy path! That’s how he landed with Boston, getting an unexpected shot.
He’s got the tools to be a dynamic perimeter defender. Think about that potential alone! If he can ever get consistent on offense, especially with that 3-point shot, he could totally become a valuable role player in the league. Before the draft, people were comparing him to Celtics guard Derrick White because of his “3-and-D” potential. And get this: in his one preseason game with the Celtics, he showed some serious flashes, dropping 17 points, grabbing five boards, dishing out three assists, and snagging two steals in just 25 minutes off the bench. That’s a statement, right?
The two-way deal lets Boston develop this guy and figure out if he can actually become a regular rotation piece, all without using up one of their standard 15 roster spots. It’s a low-risk, potentially high-reward play, and it keeps their options wide open as the regular season kicks off. What does that mean for Carter? He’s got to show out in those 50 games and prove he belongs, because a spot is literally waiting if he does.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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