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From sharing a living space during their college days in Spokane to gracing the same hardwood floor in a NBA game, it's been quite the journey to the professional ranks for both Anton Watson and Drew Timme.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Former Gonzaga Star Makes NBA Debut One Week After Being Claimed Off Waivers

Anton Watson became the 31st former Gonzaga player to appear in an NBA game when he made his debut on Monday night for the New York Knicks in a 133-104 blowout win over the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Knicks make intriguing roster move with ex-Celtics draft pick

The New York Knicks came into the 2024-25 season hoping to be a contender in the Eastern Conference following the blockbuster trade for Karl-Anthony Towns.

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NBA News / Empire Sports Media / March 5

Knicks add former Celtics G League talent to 2-way deal

The New York Knicks have added a developmental forward to their ranks this winter. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Gonzaga product Anton Watson is

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / March 4

Knicks Sign Former Celtics Player Before Warriors Game

The Golden State Warriors will be looking to finish off their five-game win streak on the right note when they face off against the New York Knicks on Tuesday before closing their trip out against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 4

Knicks to add this former Celtics forward on a two-way deal

The Knicks are claiming former Celtics forward Anton Watson on a two-way contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Boston waived Watson on Sunday.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 3

Boston Celtics Make Roster Move After Nuggets Game

On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics swept the Denver Nuggets in their 2024-25 regular season series. After the game, the Celtics surprised teams by waiving their 2024 second-round pick Anton Watson.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

Celtics Drop Draft Pick For Two-Way Contract Gamble

The Boston Celtics made a couple of moves this week, making late-season roster adjustments. The Celtics are reportedly signing Miles Norris, a forward with the G League’s Memphis Hustle.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / March 2

Boston Celtics Reportedly Sign Intriguing Scorer

On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics beat the Denver Nuggets (at home) by a score of 110-103. After the game, the team announced that they had waived Anton Watson.

Boston Celtics News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 2

NBA Fans React to Celtics Releasing Player After Nuggets Game

The Boston Celtics drafted two players during the 2024 NBA Draft: Anton Watson and Baylor Scheierman. While the Celtics still have Scheierman on their roster, it looks like they've officially given up on Watson.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Celtics waive 2024 second-round pick

The Celtics have waived two-way player Anton Watson, the team’s PR department tweets. Watson, a rookie forward selected with the No. 54 pick in last year’s draft, signed his two-way contract in August.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / March 2

Boston Celtics Release Player After Nuggets Game

On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics beat the Denver Nuggets (at home) by a score of 110-103. Anton Watson did not appear in the game, but he was with the team.

What Gonzaga loses with the departure of Anton Watson

The Zag great has found his way to the NBA. What does this mean for Gonzaga’s 2024-2025 season? Since his commitment in March, Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi’s role on next season’s team has already generated a huge amount of every college basketball fan’s most treasured off-season commodity: wild speculation.

Boston Celtics News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / August 5

Gonzaga’s Anton Watson signs two-way contract with Boston Celtics

Over six weeks after he was selected 54th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, former Gonzaga men’s basketball forward Anton Watson has signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / August 2

Boston Celtics Announce Roster Move

Anton Watson is coming off a productive season of college basketball for Gonzaga. He finished the year with averages of 14.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 57.8% from the field and 41.2% from the three-point range in 35 games.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / July 24

Diving deeper on Anton Watson

A deeper look at what Boston Celtics second-round draft pick Anton Watson brings to the table and areas he needs to improve. The Boston Celtics summer league is over.

Boston Celtics News / thePeachBasket / July 20

Anton Watson Is Good at Basketball: Film Session

This encapsulation, Anton Watson Is Good at Basketball: Film Session, is pulled with permission from this video by Nik Land. If you’re a basketball fan eagerly scouting potential NBA stars, you’ve likely heard the name Anton Watson.

Gonzaga duo leads Boston Celtics to victory in NBA Summer League

The reconnection between former Gonzaga men’s basketball standouts Anton Watson and Killian Tillie was felt throughout the Boston Celtics’ 89-84 win over the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League on Wednesday.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 15

Unsigned Celtics' 2nd-Round Pick Anton Watson Addresses Contractual Status

Anton Watson performed as advertised in his Summer League debut. His defensive versatility, making offensive players uncomfortable without fouling, and ability to make an impact as a cutter were all on display in the Celtics' 119-114 loss to the Heat on Saturday.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 4

Celtics Summer League Roster Taking Shape

A week after becoming NBA champions for a league record 18th time, the Celtics utilized the 30th pick in this year's NBA Draft to bring Baylor Scheierman on board.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / June 30

Watch: Brad Stevens talks skill sets of 2024 Celtics draftees Baylor Scheierman and Anton Watson

Brad Stevens snagged a couple heralded 23 year old collegians in this this week's 2024 NBA Draft. Baylor Scheierman was picked #30 out of Creighton and Anton Watson #57 out of Gonzaga.