The Boston Celtics plan to sign free-agent guard Nik Stauskas to a two-year deal, per a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1499586087592681472
Stauskas, 28, made headlines over the past week after posting 57 points and 43 points in consecutive games.
https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/1499217964549255168
It was only a matter of time before Stauskas – who was selected eighth overall in the 2014 NBA Draft – was signed to an NBA deal.
The Celtics opened up more than a few roster spots after the NBA Trade Deadline and have been filling most of them with 10-day contract players.
Stauskas’s contract is non-guaranteed for next year, ensuring the the Celtics will have cap flexibility, per NBA reporter Keith Smith.
https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1499593771960442883
In 337 NBA games, Stauskas has averaged 6.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists on 39%/35%/81% shooting splits.
