Feb 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) waves to the crowd after a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum Makes Feelings Clear About San Antonio Spurs Latest Signing

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 2:41 AM ET

Luke Kornet was an excellent role player during his time with the Boston Celtics.

However, the 29-year-old has now left Boston (after three seasons) to sign with the San Antonio Spurs.

Via ESPN's Shams Charania: "Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN. Key frontcourt addition for the Spurs, who negotiated a contract tonight with Kornet's agent Max Wiepking of Gersh Sports."

Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN. Key frontcourt addition for the Spurs, who negotiated a contract tonight with Kornet's agent Max Wiepking of Gersh Sports. pic.twitter.com/cLnXxWJ2cv
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025

Following the news, Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum made a post to his Instagram story.

He wrote: "Much deserved"

Jayson Tatum congratulates Luke Kornet on his new deal:

“Much deserved”

(Via @jaytatum0 on IG) pic.twitter.com/3XizIu2VZj
— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) July 1, 2025