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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Celtics have converted two-way G JD Davison to a standard contract.
Davison was drafted 53rd overall in 2022 and has been with Boston his entire career, though he has spent most of his time with their G League affiliate in Maine. He has made 15 appearances in the NBA this season and will likely play a significant role in the regular season finale on Sunday. The 22-year-old will remain with the Celtics on a standard deal heading into next season, but he will likely spend most of his time in Maine once again.
The Celtics announced on Monday that they have signed JD Davison to a two-way contract.
Davison has spent two seasons with the Celtics, appearing in 20 games (eight in 2023-24). With Boston’s backcourt rotation remaining intact after winning an NBA title this season, he’s unlikely to crack the rotation in 2024-25. However, he’ll look to change that when he plays with the Celtics’ summer league team in Las Vegas.
JD Davison (left ankle sprain) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Hornets.
Davison remaining sidelined will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the rotation when healthy.
JD Davison played 32 minutes in Saturday’s 99-88 loss to Miami, finishing with 14 points (5-of-14 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer.
While Davison did also rack up five turnovers, overall he did a good job of running the team while on the court. And that’s where he’ll need to show signs of progress after seeing the majority of his playing time last season in the G League. Boston doesn’t lack guards, even after Marcus Smart was traded to the Grizzlies, which will make it difficult for a player like Davison to crack the rotation. However, he took a step in the right direction on Saturday.
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