Devin Carter To Sign With Celtics

The 24-year-old point guard was waived Friday by the Hawks, who acquired him and a 2033 second-round pick from Sacramento in late June. The Kings were cutting costs in moving on from their 2024 first-round pick, but Carter was viewed as a long shot to make the roster in Atlanta.

His chances should be better with the Celtics, who are currently carrying 14 players with standard contracts and two with two-way deals. He’ll be competing with rookies Milos Uzan and Tucker DeVries, who will also be in camp on Exhibit 10 deals and both played for Boston’s Summer League team. Other players could also be considered, as the Celtics will still have a pair of roster openings after Carter’s deal is finalized.

Boston was first mentioned as a possibility for Carter on Friday, shortly after his release was announced. He was a college star at nearby Providence, where he was named Big East Player of the Year in 2024.

Carter was selected 13th overall in the 2024 draft, but his NBA debut was delayed due to left shoulder surgery. He also dealt with ankle, back and calf issues during his second season in 2025/26. He appeared in just 74 total regular season games in his two years with the Kings, averaging 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 14.8 minutes per contest, with a .401/.274/.674 shooting line.

With only two years of NBA experience, Carter remains eligible for a two-way contract. His $5,158,080 salary for this season is fully guaranteed, although the Hawks declined their $7,370,897 option on the final year of his rookie contract before releasing him.