Gabe McGlothan is off the Boston Celtics' roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from HoopsRumors that the Celtics waived four camp invitees.
The move
McGlothan, a 27-year-old forward with no NBA experience, leaves the Celtics' roster, a move detected from the official roster on Sunday, Oct. 18. It follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from HoopsRumors headlined "Celtics Waive Four Camp Invitees," with no confidence rating attached to that report. He had been on Boston's camp roster going into the preseason and is no longer listed among the club's 2026-27 personnel.
The money
McGlothan's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or a departure by a day. Boston carries $203.9 million in payroll across 17 contracts for 2026-27, which puts the club 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 Celtics sit above every one of those thresholds.
The fit
McGlothan has no NBA line from last season. Boston's frontcourt minutes are already claimed: Jayson Tatum played 32.6 minutes and scored 21.8 points a game last season, Jaylen Brown 34.4 minutes and 28.7 points, Sam Hauser 24.8 minutes and 9.2 points, and Nikola Vucevic 21.1 minutes and 9.7 points. The Celtics now list 17 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Did the Celtics sign or trade Gabe McGlothan?
Neither is on file. He leaves the roster; no signing or trade is reported in connection with the move.
What is McGlothan's contract worth?
It is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a transaction by a day.
How many players are on the Celtics' roster now?
17, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.