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What can the Boston Celtics expect from signing big man Nathan Knight to a two way deal?

The signing of Knight hints at the possibility of him getting playing time with the main Celtics roster, although he averaged only 7.7 minutes in 38 games with the Timberwolves last season.

What can the Boston Celtics expect from signing big man Nathan Knight to a two way deal? Knight, a 26-year-old forward, was previously with the New York Knicks during the preseason, and the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves before that. Although he’s not a towering center at 6-foot-10, he’s described as a big body who doesn’t need the ball much, making him a valuable addition for the Celtics.

He had a standout college career at William and Mary, where he excelled as a forward and showcased his shot-blocking abilities. The signing of Knight hints at the possibility of him getting playing time with the main Celtics roster, although he averaged only 7.7 minutes in 38 games with the Timberwolves last season.

To hear more about what Knight might bring to Boston, take a look at the clip from the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast embedded below.

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New Boston Celtics two way big man Nathan Knight best highlights

The Boston Celtics have officially signed Nathan Knight, a 26-year-old forward who previously played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks.

The Boston Celtics have officially signed Nathan Knight, a 26-year-old forward who previously played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks. Knight appeared in 38 regular season games with averages of 3.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per contest last season, shooting 56.8% from the field and 36.4% from deep. He has also played in 8 NBA playoff games.

Knight was recently waived by the New York Knicks from their training camp roster and is now signing a two-way deal with the Celtics. Knight has 3 seasons of NBA experience with career averages of 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 108 regular season games, but if you do not know much about how he looks on the court, we have you covered.

Tomasz Kordylewski put together a highlight reel of his best plays for your viewing enjoyment on his YouTube channel for exactly such a reason.

Check it out above!

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Celtics reportedly sign big man Nathan Knight to a two way deal

While he might not see regular playing time with Boston this season, Knight has the opportunity to compete for backup minutes alongside players like Luke Kornet and (at least for now) fellow two way big man Neemias Queta.

The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed Nathan Knight, a 6-foot-10, 253-lb. big man, to a two way deal according to the team. Knight previously played for the New York Knicks in the preseason and before that with the Atlanta Hawks (2020-21) and Minnesota Timberwolves (2022-23), and has a career average of 3.7 points, and 2.0 rebounds per game over three seasons.

Knight, originally from Syracuse, New York, is known for his efficiency as a shooter. He boasts a career shooting percentage of 54.7% from inside the arc and shit 36.4% from beyond the 3-point line last season with Minnesota. In a game against the Celtics in December 2021, he had a standout performance, scoring 20 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and providing 4 assists.

Knight’s signing fills the two way slot left vacant by Jay Scrubb, who suffered an ACL injury in preseason.

While he might not see regular playing time with Boston this season, Knight has the opportunity to compete for backup minutes alongside players like Luke Kornet and (at least for now) fellow two way big man Neemias Queta.

As a two-way player, Knight can be active for up to 50 NBA games, and could well see some run on nights Al Horford sits on the backend of back-to-backs.

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Reacting to the Boston Celtics signing Neemias Queta to a two-way contract

Queta, a 24-year-old 7-foot center from Portugal, previously played for the Sacramento Kings but mainly spent his time in the G League with their Stockton Kings affiliate.

The Boston Celtics signed Neemias Queta to a two-way contract, per multiple sources. Queta, a 24-year-old 7-foot center from Portugal, previously played for the Sacramento Kings but mainly spent his time in the G League with their Stockton Kings affiliate.

In the 2022-23 season, he started a total of 29 games in the G League, averaging 16.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and almost two blocks per game. He shot 68.5% from the field. Despite having gone undrafted in 2019, Queta has shown promising skills for a big man and the sort of physicality in the frontcourt Boston lacks.

To talk it over soon after news broke of the signing on Saturday. the hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” convened to produce the clip embedded below; check it out to get up to speed on the newest Boston big man.

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Jay Scrubb on joining the Boston Celtics as a two-way player

“I can come in and do more than scoring,” said Scrubb.

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New Boston Celtics two-way guard Jay Scrubb opened up about how he used Las Vegas Summer League to showcase the skills that earned him a contract with Boston for the 2023-24 season.

I can score, come out and defend, guard their best player, play hard,” Scrubb said to the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn.

“Put my teammates in situations where I can get them better. It’s not just about scoring anymore,” he said. “I’m showcasing everything. That’s the biggest thing for me, showing that I could be a versatile defender. I can come in and do more than scoring. Whatever role they need me to be in, really.”

Las Vegas Summer League head coach Tony Dobbins agrees with Scrubb about his potential for the Celtics.

“The talent is clear,” he suggested.

“I told him my goal was for the whole league to know how special he is,” Dobbins added. “He hasn’t been in Boston for a long time, but he has a great personality. I told him I want to help him show the entire league that personality and just the energy that he has, the ability that he has, and the consistency that he’s working to have each day as a young player.”

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On the Boston Celtics signing Jay Scrubb to a two-way deal

His scoring ability and off-ball contributions make him a potential fit for the Celtics’ rotation.

The Boston Celtics signed Las Vegas Summer League standout Jay Scrubb to a two-way contract for the 2023-24 season, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. The shooting guard has dominated consistently in summer league play for the Sin City Celtics, noticeably influencing play on both ends.

His scoring ability and off-ball contributions make him a potential fit for the Celtics’ rotation. Scrubb’s effort and adaptability have been key factors in his success with the summer Celtics, and the Kentucky native’s defense has shown improvement over the course of the annual Nevada exhibition series.

The hosts of the “How Bout Those Celtics!” podcast sat down to talk over the Scrubb two-way contract, what he brings to Boston, and plenty more about the newest addition to the Celtics’ 2023-24 roster.

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Haynes: Boston Celtics to sign Jay Scrubb to two-way deal

Scrubb’s standout play in Las Vegas Summer League earned him the offer from Boston to provide a modicum of deep wing depth with some potential to perhaps develop into a rotation player.

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The Boston Celtics inched a little closer to completing their roster for the looming 2023-23 NBA season.

Yahoo Sports reporter Chris Haynes reports “Jay Scrubb, his agent Corey Marcum of EZ Sports and (the) Boston Celtics have reached an agreement on a two-way contract.”

Scrubb is a 6-foot-5, 22-year-old shooting guard who has played for the Los Angeles Clippers and Orlando Magic in similar capacities between 2020 and 2023 after being drafted out of John A. Logan College by the Brooklyn Nets with the 55th pick of the 2020 NBA draft.

The Louisville, Kentucky, native has averaged 4 points and 1.5 rebounds per game at the NBA level, averaging 41.6% overall and 31.3% from deep over that stretch.

Scrubb’s standout play in Las Vegas Summer League earned him the offer from Boston to provide a modicum of deep wing depth with some potential to perhaps develop into a rotation player.

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Boston Celtics announce re-signing of JD Davison to two way deal

Boston’s 53rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, Davison played 12 games at the NBA level in his rookie season with Boston.

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The Boston Celtics announced via press release that the ball club has signed guard JD Davison to a second two way contract after having spent the 2022-23 season in the same role with the Celtics. As is their usual manner with such things, the terms of the contract were not made public.

Boston’s 53rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, Davison played 12 games at the NBA level in his rookie season with Boston, averaging 1.6 points and 0.9 assists in 5.5 minutes per game.  Playing in Portland with the Maine Celtics, Davison played 44 games while putting up 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 0.8 steals per game while shooting 49.7% from the field.

The Alabama native also helped to get Maine to its first G League postseason appearance in six years.

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Jayson Tatum helps get two-way eligibility rules changed to help Harry Giles III

‘I reached out in support,’ Tatum told B/R.

The Boston Celtics had three vice presidents in the NBA’s Players Association last season: Jaylen Brown, Malcolm Brogdon and Grant Williams. However, it was Jayson Tatum who helped his college pal Harry Giles get a rule changed regarding two-way player eligibility according to reporting from Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.

“A new provision on two-way contracts in the new CBA will informally be dubbed the ‘Harry Giles III rule,’ which will allow NBA players who sit out an entire season not to have that year count toward the three-year maximum service for two-way eligibility,” writes Haynes. “In the previous CBA, a player with less than four years of service was eligible to be signed on a two-way contract.”

“Under the old guideline, Giles III wouldn’t have qualified for two-way status … because he had technically been on an NBA roster for four seasons,” noted the B/R writer. “He missed the entirety of his 2017-18 rookie season with the (Kings) … and that season officially counted as the first of his four years in the NBA.”

“Tatum, one of Giles’ teammates at Duke, even contacted the league to voice his concerns about the requirements for two-way contract eligibility. ‘I reached out in support,’ Tatum told B/R. ‘Just trying help my guy. He deserves this shot.'”

“After several conversations between Hazan, the union and the league, the requirements for two-way contract status were amended.”

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