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The Boston Celtics have made a decision on Devin Carter.
According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the Celtics are converting Carter's Exhibit 10 deal into a two-way contract.
That leaves one standard roster spot available, which the Celtics are expected to carry open into the regular season.
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What is a Two-Way Contract?
Carter's two-way contract means he will split the 2026-27 season with the Celtics and their G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics.
Carter is eligible to play up to 50 regular-season games with the Boston Celtics while on a two-way contract. He will not be eligible to play in the playoffs unless the Celtics convert his two-way contract into a standard contract.
The Celtics have two other players on two-way contracts: Dillon Mitchell and Amari Williams.
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Why the Celtics Signed Devin Carter to a Two-Way Contract
Carter, 24, is an intriguing prospect who still has some developing to do.
He is only two years removed from being the No. 13 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He joins the Celtics with career averages of 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.7 steals per game, while shooting 40.1 percent from the field and 27.4 percent from 3-point range.
After two inconsistent seasons in Sacramento, Carter was traded to the Atlanta Hawks this offseason. Atlanta waived him before training camp, giving the former lottery pick an unexpected opportunity with the Celtics.
Carter has all the tools to be a dynamic perimeter defender. If he can become more consistent offensively, especially as a 3-point shooter, he could become a valuable role player in the NBA. He was compared to Celtics guard Derrick White before the NBA Draft because of his 3-and-D potential.
Carter showed promise in the one preseason game he played with the Celtics, finishing with 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes off the bench.
The two-way contract gives Boston a chance to develop Carter and evaluate whether he can become a regular rotation piece without using one of its standard roster spots on him.