Nov 18, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Charles Bassey (23) dunks the ball in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics Are Being Urged To Sign 4-Year NBA Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 14, 2025 12:53 PM ET

Charles Bassey has played four seasons in the NBA.

He finished this past year (with the San Antonio Spurs) averaging 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 58.1% from the field in 36 games.

Right now, the 24-year-old is playing for the Boston Celtics at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Showing up & showing out

Charles Bassey is tonight's @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/HYUTKq211G
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 14, 2025

After a strong start to the Summer, many people are urging the Celtics to sign Bassey to the 15-man roster.

Tomek Kordylewski: "Charles Bassey against the Knicks yesterday: 22 points on 8-12 FG to go with 13 rebounds and three blocks in 22 minutesof play

He's really making a case for a roster spot on the Celtics next season:"

Charles Bassey against the Knicks yesterday: 22 points on 8-12 FG to go with 13 rebounds and three blocks in 22 minutesof play

He's really making a case for a roster spot on the Celtics next season: pic.twitter.com/TpuOY34fAa
— Tomek Kordylewski (@Timi_093) July 14, 2025

Dan Greenberg: "I’m not sure the Celts have the frontcourt depth to let Charles Bassey leave without a deal"

I’m not sure the Celts have the frontcourt depth to let Charles Bassey leave without a deal
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) July 13, 2025

Marc D'Amico: "Is Charles Bassey earning a deal with the Celtics in real time? He has been awesome through two games. Incredibly active, plays hard, stays within himself, attacks loose balls, challenges shots. Really making a case for himself."

Is Charles Bassey earning a deal with the Celtics in real time? He has been awesome through two games. Incredibly active, plays hard, stays within himself, attacks loose balls, challenges shots. Really making a case for himself.
— Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) July 13, 2025

@SleeperCeltics: "Charles Bassey continues to impress during Summer League as he posted another double-double yesterday:

22 PTS | 13 REB | 3 BLK | 2 STL

Of all the unsigned players, Bassey has been the clear standout for a roster spot so far."

Charles Bassey continues to impress during Summer League as he posted another double-double yesterday:

22 PTS | 13 REB | 3 BLK | 2 STL

Of all the unsigned players, Bassey has been the clear standout for a roster spot so far. pic.twitter.com/1VnJ1dUGWi
— SleeperCeltics (@SleeperCeltics) July 14, 2025

Ian Inangelo: "Charles Bassey cannot leave Vegas without a contract from the Celtics"