The Boston Celtics made a clear roster move on Saturday, waiving Milos Uzan, Hayden Gray, Gabe McGlothan and Tucker DeVries while signing Devin Carter to a two-way deal. It is a small transaction on paper, but it matters for how the Celtics Depth Chart is taking shape as the team trims the roster and keeps flexibility.
Carter, the 13th overall pick in the 2024 draft, gives Boston a low-cost look at a player who has already changed teams twice in a short span. According to the available context, he was acquired after the Sacramento Kings traded him to Atlanta in a salary dump, and the Atlanta Hawks later cut him because of a roster crunch. Now he lands with the Celtics on a two-way contract.
What the move means for Boston
The biggest immediate takeaway is that Carter can spend time with the Celtics while remaining a low-risk addition. A two-way deal allows a player to appear in up to 50 games, which gives Boston a chance to evaluate him without carrying the full cost of a standard roster spot.
That matters for a team trying to reset the repeater tax. The move is also financially efficient: Carter can provide a look at rotation depth while costing far less than a standard deal, which keeps the Celtics from adding unnecessary payroll pressure.
The four players waived on Saturday are expected to join the Maine Celtics in the G League, which keeps them in the organization even as Boston adjusts the NBA roster. For now, the move narrows the player pool and clarifies the current depth chart picture.
Why Carter is the player to watch
For the Celtics, the appeal is straightforward. Carter was a first-round pick less than a year ago, so there is still long-term intrigue. At the same time, his recent path through Sacramento and Atlanta suggests he enters Boston with something to prove.
Whether Devin Carter becomes more than a short-term depth option will depend on how he fits the Celtics' plans once the season is underway. For now, the two-way deal gives Boston a practical way to take a closer look while keeping the roster and cap sheet under control.
