Devin Carter is on the roster for the Boston Celtics as of Monday, Sept. 14. The move follows a Friday report that the Celtics were interested in the 24-year-old guard.
The move
Devin Carter, a 24-year-old guard with two seasons of experience, is on the roster for the Boston Celtics as of Monday, Sept. 14, per the official roster. He was previously in free agency, off any roster. The move follows a Friday, Sept. 11 report from Jake Fischer, "Celtics Reportedly Interested In Devin Carter," carrying 75% confidence. How he joined the roster is not announced.
The money
Carter is on the books for $5.2 million in 2026-27 and $7.4 million in 2027-28, according to his contract on file. The Celtics carry a payroll of $201.4 million across 16 contracts for 2026-27, over the luxury tax. The salary cap is set at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Carter averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 18.4 minutes across 38 games last season. The Celtics' rotation last season was led by Jaylen Brown at 34.4 minutes and 28.7 points, Derrick White at 34.1 minutes and 16.5 points, Jayson Tatum at 32.6 minutes and 21.8 points, Payton Pritchard at 32.3 minutes and 17.0 points, and Anfernee Simons at 24.5 minutes and 14.2 points. Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser and Nikola Vučević also logged minutes. The Celtics now carry 21 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Was Devin Carter traded or signed by the Celtics?
Not announced. The move was detected from the official roster listing on Monday, Sept. 14.
What did reporting say before the move?
Jake Fischer reported on Friday, Sept. 11 that the Celtics were interested in Carter, at 75% confidence.