Celtics Waive Four Players, Keep Devin Carter on Two-Way Deal
The Boston Celtics finalized their opening-night roster on Saturday, waiving four training camp players and keeping Devin Carter on a two-way contract.
Boston waived Tucker DeVries, Hayden Gray, Gabe McGlothan and Milos Uzan, according to the NBA.com transaction log and a report from Keith Smith of Spotrac. All four were in camp on Exhibit 10 contracts. The moves leave the Celtics with 14 players on standard contracts and, once Carter's conversion is official, three players on two-way deals.
Carter Kept on a Two-Way Deal
Carter was Boston's other camp invitee, and he is the one who stayed. His Exhibit 10 contract is being converted to a two-way deal before the regular season begins, per reports.
That gives Boston a longer look at a young guard without using a standard roster spot. On a two-way contract, Carter can appear in up to 50 regular-season games for Boston while also spending time with the Maine Celtics in the G League.
Sports Illustrated noted the low-risk nature of the move for Boston. Carter was the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, and Boston picked him up after he was traded and then cut because of a roster crunch elsewhere. For the Celtics, it is a chance to evaluate a former lottery pick at very little cost.
What Happens to the Four Waived Players
DeVries, Gray, McGlothan and Uzan are not necessarily leaving the organization. All four are expected to report to the Maine Celtics, Boston's G League affiliate, per Hoops Rumors and Hoops Wire.
Because they were on Exhibit 10 deals, each player will be eligible for a bonus of $91,000 if he spends at least 60 days with Maine. That structure is designed to keep camp players in a team's system even when there is no room on the NBA roster.
Each of the four appeared in at least two preseason games. Uzan and Gray put up the strongest numbers of the group in limited minutes. Uzan averaged 8.0 points in 14.1 minutes per game, while Gray averaged 6.5 points and 4.0 assists in 15.7 minutes per game, according to Hoops Rumors.
Their work in the preseason finale also drew attention. Boston sat most of its regulars for that game in Philadelphia, giving the camp players extended minutes against the 76ers' regulars, and they helped Boston close out a perfect preseason.
Why Boston Left the 15th Spot Open
The Celtics will carry an open spot on their 15-man standard roster into the season, and that was expected. As Hoops Rumors reported, filling that 15th spot would have pushed Boston's salary above the luxury tax line.
Leaving the spot open keeps the team flexible. Boston can add a player later in the season if injuries hit, if a buyout candidate becomes available, or if a two-way player earns a standard deal. For now, the front office chose tax flexibility and an open spot over carrying a 15th man who might rarely play.
It also means the opening roster is set around the core that carried Boston through the preseason, with the two-way players, including Carter, providing depth behind the regular rotation.
What Is Next
Boston now turns fully to the regular season. The Celtics open on Tuesday at Detroit against the Pistons, a road test to start the 2026-27 campaign.
For the four waived players, the next step is Maine, where regular G League minutes will be the best way to stay on Boston's radar. For Carter, the two-way deal is an opportunity to turn preseason time with the NBA club into a real role over the course of the season.
The roster math is done. Opening night is next.
