Celtics officially sign Luke Kornet, Chris Clemons

The Celtics officially completed their previously reported deals with big man Luke Kornet and guard Chris Clemons on Friday, signing both players to training-camp contracts, per RealGM’s transactions log.

Kornet, 26, has appeared in a total of 133 regular-season games for the Knicks, Bulls and Celtics since entering the NBA in 2017-18 out of Vanderbilt. The 7-foot-2 forward/center was traded from Chicago to Boston at the 2021 deadline and played a semi-regular role for the Celtics down the stretch, putting up 4.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 18 games (14.1 minutes).

Clemons played on a two-way deal with Houston two seasons ago after going undrafted out of Campbell. He appeared in 33 games that year but he tore his Achilles prior to the 2020-21 campaign. He was waived in January after Houston acquired Kevin Porter Jr.

Both Kornet and Clemons will likely be waived shortly, and are good bets to join the Maine Celtics, Boston’s G League affiliate.