Celtics forward Anton Watson has gone from Boston to New York during his rookie season after being waived by the Celtics earlier this week.
Shortly after the Boston Celtics defeated the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, March 2, the franchise announced they had waived Anton Watson. The 24-year-old forward was the 54th pick in the 2024 NBA draft.Watson signed a two-way contract with the Celtics during the summer.
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 Boston Celtics guard could return to the rotation against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the last few games with injury
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.
JD Davison scored 34 points and the Maine Celtics earned their 10th win in 11 games, beating Grand Rapids 122-111 in an NBA G League game Tuesday morning in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Maine is 4-1 on its nine-game trip.
Boston Celtics Anton Watson shoots over Denver Nuggets Jahmir Young during a preseason game between Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil) AP
The Maine Celtics have been the hottest team in the G-League. They'll be going for their 10th win in 11 games when they take on Grand Rapids on the road next Tuesday. The Celtics are in the home stretch of the season in the middle of a nine-game road trip.
Oakhurst Dairy is teaming up with the Maine Celtics to launch a limited-edition flavor called "Mint Chip Madness."
Boston Celtics sixth man point guard Payton Pritchard may have played an outsized role in abetting his team's front office, led by team president Brad Stevens,