The Celtics completed a series of cuts, placement Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlottonand Tucker DeVries on refusal, agree NBA.com Transaction Log.
All four players were in training camp with Boston Exhibition 10 contracts. Another invitee to Celtics camp, Devin Carterenters into a transaction under Annex 10 transformed on a two-way contract before the start of the regular season.
As a result of today’s cuts, the Celtics now have 17 players under contract, including 14 on standard deals, so once Carter’s conversion becomes official, their roster will be ready for prime night. The team was always expected to leave room on its standard 15-man roster, as having a 15th man would push its salary above the luxury tax limit.
All four players waived by the Celtics today have played in at least two preseason games, with Uzan (8.0 points in 14.1 minutes per game) and Gray (6.5 points and 4.0 assists in 15.7 minutes per game) posting the strongest numbers of the group in their limited roles.
Uzan, Gray, McGlotton and DeVries are expected to report to the Celtics in the G League, where their Annex 10 deals will entitle them to bonuses of $91,000 apiece if they spend at least 60 days with Boston’s affiliate.
