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Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson hasn't had much time to relax this offseason. He's been super busy tweaking and improving the roster to put them in a position to make the postseason.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 27

Why the Charlotte Hornets should still consider signing Al Horford

The Charlotte Hornets have had a strong start to the offseason, with President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson leading the charge. He’s made noticeable improvements to the roster, but one glaring hole still remains: the frontcourt.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 25

Who is Drew Peterson? Hornets take flyer on versatile shooter in two-way deal

The Charlotte Hornets continue to put the finishing touches on their roster for the upcoming season. That includes filling up their two-way spots, which they did last week by signing Drew Peterson.

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 16

Ex-Boston Celtics Forward Reportedly Signs With Charlotte Hornets

Drew Peterson has spent the first two seasons of his NBA career playing for the Boston Celtics. The 25-year-old finished last year with averages of 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 41.5% from the field and 39.4% from the three-point range in 25 games.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 15

Celtics NBA Champion Signs With East Rival in Free Agency

The Boston Celtics have already lost a few members of the 2024 NBA championship team. Sending Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis away in a trade were the biggest moves this offseason.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / July 15

Hornets signing Drew Peterson to two-way contract

Late Monday night, Shams Charania of ESPN and Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer reported that the Charlotte Hornets would be signing Drew Peterson to the team’s third two-way slot.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 15

Hornets, Drew Peterson Agree To Two-Way Deal

Free agent forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a deal with the Hornets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who hears from agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne that their client will sign a two-way contract with Charlotte.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 15

NBA Notes: Hornets, Drew Peterson, Clippers, Brook Lopez, Warriors

The Hornets have signed big man Drew Peterson to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Peterson spent each of the past two seasons with the Celtics, winning an NBA championship in 2024.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 21

Celtics Guard Shares Plans for Next Season Ahead of Massive Offseason

The Boston Celtics are headed for a critical offseason as they try to get under the second apron. They need to make sure they don't suffer the penalties from the apron that could hamper them.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 26

Maine Celtics notebook: Drew Peterson caps a thriller

Peterson’s game-winner highlights an electrifying (if sloppy) G-League show If you haven’t caught a Maine Celtics game, I’d recommend it sometime. You’re guaranteed to see something memorable.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 10

De'Aaron Fox Injury Status For Celtics vs Kings

The Boston Celtics kick off a two-game home stretch with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. The Celtics are coming off a much-needed win in a showdown between both recent NBA Championship teams and will look to keep the momentum at home against the Kings.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 7

Drew Peterson’s intriguing game and path to playing time

Why Drew Peterson should follow in the footsteps of Grant Williams. Drew Peterson kind of reminds me of Grant Williams. And no, it’s not that their body types are nearly mirror images.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 4

Drew Peterson a surprise boost in Celtics call-up

Joe Mazzulla called-up Drew Peterson after spending nearly a year in the Celtics’ G-League system to provide pleasantly surprising minutes against the Cavs and Heat.

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Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Can Drew Peterson Crack the Celtics Rotation?

Drew Peterson getting significant minutes wasn’t on most Boston Celtics fans’ radar. However, due to several notable injuries, Peterson received quality minutes in the last two games.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / December 2

Drew Peterson impresses in tough Celtics loss to Cavaliers

Talk about a pop quiz... Prior to Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics forward Drew Peterson had played just seven minutes this season.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 10

Jazz Sign Former Celtics Sharpshooter

Thirteen of the 15 players who finished last season on standard contracts with the Celtics will return for their upcoming title defense. The same is true of JD Davison and Drew Peterson, who they re-signed to two-way deals.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / July 3, 2024

Celtics sign Drew Peterson to two-way contract

We’re really getting the band back together. The Celtics announced Wednesday they signed Drew Peterson to a two-way contract. He averaged 16.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists for the Maine Celtics last season, after joining the team in December.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / June 30, 2024

Celtics tender qualifying offers to Drew Peterson and Neemias Queta, JD Davison set to become unrestricted free agent

On the eve of free agency, the Celtics gave themselves more flexibility heading into the offseason. After not picking up a team option on Neemias Queta, they did extend him a qualifying offer per former CelticsBlogger and Spotrac’s Keith Smith.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 10, 2024

One win away: Maine Celtics blow out OKC Blue in Game 1 of G-League Finals

Behind big games from Drew Peterson, Neemias Queta, and JD Davison, the Celtics came out swinging to beat the OKC Blue 106-86. It was utter domination from start to finish, as the Maine Celtics took a 19-point lead over the Oklahoma City Blue in the first quarter and never looked back.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / February 24, 2024

Celtics two-way player Drew Peterson recognizes a model for success: Sam Hauser

Peterson, who’s averaging 16.4 points per game on 42.9% three-point shooting, is following in the footsteps of one of the Celtics most reliable bench players. Drew Peterson understands that if he wants to become an impactful rotation player in Boston, the path forward has already been paved.