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Boston Adds Guard Depth Ahead of Training Camp
The Boston Celtics and president of basketball operations Brad Stevens have reached an agreement with guard Devin Carter, positioning him to compete under head coach Joe Mazzulla for an open position on the standard 15-man regular-season roster or a two-way contract slot with the franchise and its NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics.
Evaluating the Perimeter Framework
Carter enters Boston's system looking to carve out backcourt utility alongside rotational guards Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard. At his best, Carter operates as a high-motor point-of-attack disruptor, using wide stance angles and quick hip shifts to navigate high-screen actions and absorb contact without yielding the baseline. For a Boston team built on structural defensive integrity and rapid switch mechanics around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, backcourt depth hinges on guards who can sustain perimeter pressure without breaking defensive alignment.
Offensively, Carter’s pathway to a definitive roster spot relies heavily on floor spacing. In Mazzulla's offensive schematics, secondary ball-handlers must consistently knock down catch-and-shoot looks from distance to prevent defenses from collapsing the lane. Proving he can hit outside shots efficiently will dictate how viable he is within rotational sets.
Durability and Shot Selection Under Scrutiny
The competition facing Carter centers on two primary variables: durability and perimeter shooting consistency. With depth positions functioning as interchangeable structural depth, the Celtics front office will evaluate whether Carter's physical baseline holds up under camp workloads while monitoring his 3-point conversion rates under defensive closeouts.
What Comes Next
Carter will report to the Auerbach Center for training camp with the clear objective of demonstrating he is healthy and capable of stretching the floor. Whether he secures a standard 15-man roster spot with Boston or converts the opportunity into a developmental two-way deal with the Maine Celtics will depend on his efficiency throughout the preseason schedule.
