The Boston Celtics are reportedly bringing former Sacramento Kings lottery pick Devin Carter to training camp on an Exhibit-10 deal, and this move has serious potential. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto broke the news, confirming the agreement between Carter and the Celtics. Carter, who was the 13th overall pick in 2024, is now one of four players battling it out for either a two-way or a standard roster spot. This isn’t just a flyer, this is a shot at something real, and fans better be paying attention.
From Lottery Pick to Training Camp Grind
Think about that for a second: a guy picked 13th overall just two years ago is now fighting for his NBA future on a training camp contract. Carter spent last season, his sophomore campaign, with the Sacramento Kings, playing 38 games. He averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 18.4 minutes. Now, those numbers aren’t going to set the world on fire, and his shooting percentages last season were definitely a concern, hitting 41.4% from the field and a tough 26.3% from beyond the arc. Oof.
But here’s why this is more than just another camp body: Carter’s game has some serious bright spots. He’s known for putting pressure on the rim, which is huge, and he’s a strong perimeter defender. That kind of defensive intensity and ability to get to the basket could be exactly what a team like the Celtics needs. Remember his college days? At Providence, in his senior season, he was the Big East Player of the Year, dropping 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. That’s big-time production. The talent is there, it’s about whether he can consistently tap into it at the NBA level.
The Ron Harper Jr. Blueprint
Now, if you’re thinking, “An Exhibit-10 deal? What are the odds?” well, history tells us it’s entirely possible for this to pay off in Boston. We just saw this playbook written last year with Ron Harper Jr. He showed up on a training camp deal, just like Carter, competing with a bunch of other guys like Jalen Bridges, Kendall Brown, and Wendell Moore for a two-way spot. Harper Jr. not only won that battle but absolutely balled out in the G League. His G League performance was so good, in fact, that he earned himself a standard roster spot, and now he’s locked in on a four-year, $13.7 million contract. That’s a massive success story.
That precedent is exactly what Devin Carter is aiming for. He’s got the college pedigree, he’s got the physical tools, and he’s got a clear path to follow right here in Boston. This isn’t a long shot that hasn’t paid off before, it’s a legitimate opportunity, proven by the guys who came before him.
The Celtics haven’t officially announced the signing yet, but mark your calendars: training camp kicks off on Monday, September 28th. That’s when Carter, along with the other Exhibit-10 guys, will start making their case. He’s vying for one of the Celtics’ third remaining two-way contracts, but if he flashes that defensive prowess and rim pressure we know he has, who knows? This could be the start of something big for a player looking for a fresh start. Get ready to watch this unfold, because it’s going to be a battle!
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Originally reported by Celtics Blog.
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