As a result of their success, the C’s picked up multiple awards for February. Two-way guard JD Davison was named the G League Player of the Month after averaging 28.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.8 steals in six games for the Maine Celtics. Maine coach Tyler Lashbrook was also named the G League Coach of the Month.
The former Boston Celtics draft pick was waived on Sunday, March 2, and has since been signed by the New York Knicks.
The Boston Celtics guard could return to the rotation against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the last few games with injury
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. While the Knicks have been a top team in the East,
Boston had two bigs — Al Horford and Luke Kornet — in the starting lineup with center Kristaps Porzingis sidelined by an illness, but Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla’s approach to containing Jokic was centered around limiting everything around the Nuggets star.
Norris on Tuesday officially signed his two-way contract with the Celtics and took part in his first practice with the team. His roster spot was created after second-round pick Anton Watson was waived.
Norris, 24, is known for his perimeter shooting, having impressed with the Memphis Hustle down in the G League.