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Celtics Notes: Ex-Celtic Arrested, Surprise Starting Lineup Prediction, Charles Bassey Nearing Deal

A former Boston Celtics forward has been taken into custody in Florida and will soon be extradited. He was charged with fraud after issuing a check with insufficient funds to a casino.

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Boston Celtics Summer League star enters contract talks with new team, agent confirms ‘he’s definitely interested’

The Boston Celtics could lose out on one of the team’s most impressive players at NBA Summer League. It is no secret the Boston Celtics are in a transitional phase, with a year of mediocrity potentially lying ahead, even in a weak Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 27

Summer League Standout Likely to Move to Europe

More and more NBA players are finding regular playing time and better contracts across the ocean. The latest example of someone potentially making the trek to Europe is one of the summer league stars, Charles Bassey.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Celtics Fan Favorite Expected to Leave NBA After Deal Falls Through

The Boston Celtics had some veterans on their Summer League roster. That includes some players who were on last year's team, including Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman.

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San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / July 26

Spurs Free Agent Drawing Interest From EuroLeague Teams: Report

SAN ANTONIO — Charles Bassey was only ever slated to play three games at NBA 2K26 Summer League for the Boston Celtics. Making a surprise appearance in the squad's starting lineup for its first contest, Bassey proved his potential as a tenable center, when healthy.

Boston Celtics News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 25

Boston Celtics Executive Praises Former Sixers Big Man

Over the last few years, the Philadelphia 76ers have rolled the dice on multiple second-round picks in hopes of finding a viable option at center behind Joel Embiid.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Biggest Boston Celtics overreactions from 2025 NBA Summer League

The Boston Celtics have kickstarted their 2025 NBA Summer League campaign in the midst of an eventful offseason that has seen major roster changes. Jayson Tatum’s unavailability for the coming season led the Celtics to make major moves in a bid to reduce salary.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / July 14

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

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.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

This Summer League Standout Looking To Make Celtics Roster

What was a strength for the Boston Celtics has now turned into a weakness. Boston had a bunch of depth at the center position last season, and that was even with the oft-injured Kristaps Porzingis.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Celtics’ Charles Bassey sending loud message with Summer League domination

The Boston Celtics’ 2024 championship was built on depth. However, following a devastating injury to Celtics star Jayson Tatum, a pair of salary-dumping trades, and expected losses in free agency, Boston no longer has elite depth — especially at center.

Boston Celtics News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 12

Ex-Sixers Big Man Makes Strong First Impression With Boston Celtics

Over the last few years, the Philadelphia 76ers have had a common strategy when it comes to the second round of the NBA Draft. Take a flier on an athletic center prospect in hopes of finding a cost-effective backup for Joel Embiid.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / July 11

Spurs Free Agent Makes Surprise Appearance at NBA Summer League

LAS VEGAS — Charles Bassey is currently in unrestricted free agency after his contract with the San Antonio Spurs expired at the end of the season. In four years in the NBA, the center has played in just 113 games due to several injuries spanning multiple seasons.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / December 15

No Longer 'Watching From the Sideline,' Spurs' Charles Bassey Earning His Keep

SAN ANTONIO — Charles Bassey wasn't a first-timer at the podium, but for the second time in three weeks, he was up there after a strong performance against the New Orleans Pelicans.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / May 3, 2024

Spurs Season-In-Review: Charles Bassey Still Looking For Healthy NBA Season

Charles Bassey has yet to play more than half of an NBA season over the course of his three seasons in the league. Whether it was with the Philadelphia 76ers — where he signed a rookie deal after being drafted with the No.