Boston Celtics Sign Charles Bassey Amid Roster Adjustments The Boston Celtics made two roster moves on Saturday, signing Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract and Max Shulga to a two-year standard deal. The decision followed the team’s use of all available days to carry fewer than 14 players on standard contracts, leaving them with the need to re-sign Bassey or replace him before his 10-day deal expires. This move aligns with the Celtics’ strategy to manage their roster while staying under the luxury tax threshold for the league year. Bassey, a 25-year-old center, had a distinct advantage in securing the 10-day deal. His standout performance during the Summer League with the Sin City Celtics highlighted his value to the team. Boston’s head coach, Joe Mazzulla, emphasized the importance of continuity and the relationships Bassey had built with the coaching staff and players during the summer. “He was good for us in Summer League,” Mazzulla said. “Anytime you can continue to build relationships with the assistants, with our language, and with some of the stuff from Summer League that’s carried over to now, it helps you, especially in a short period of time.” Bassey’s contributions during the Summer League were significant. In three games, he averaged 15.3 points while shooting 70.4% from the field, along with 11 rebounds and two blocks per game. His performance caught the attention of the Celtics, who had previously explored other options for a 10-day contract. However, Bassey’s familiarity with the team’s system and his track record in the summer program made him a top choice. Before joining the Celtics, Bassey had a varied path, including training camp with the Atlanta Hawks, 10-day stints with the Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers, and time in the G League.#boston_celtics #joe_mazzulla #charles_bassey #sin_city_celtics #nikea_vucevic
