Hayden Gray is off the Boston Celtics roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Saturday report that the Celtics were waiving four camp invitees.
The move
Hayden Gray leaves the Boston Celtics roster, confirmed by the official roster on Sunday, Oct. 18. The move was preceded by a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from hoopsrumors, "Celtics Waive Four Camp Invitees," with confidence not listed. Gray, a 23-year-old guard with one season of experience, is now off the roster with no destination announced.
The money
Gray's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or release by a day. The Celtics carry a payroll of $203.9 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, over the luxury tax line. The cap is set at $165.0 million, the tax at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Gray played one game last season, logging 24.8 minutes with 6.0 points, zero rebounds and 1.0 assist. Boston's backcourt last season was led by Derrick White at 34.1 minutes and 16.5 points, Payton Pritchard at 32.3 minutes and 17.0 points, and Anfernee Simons at 24.5 minutes and 14.2 points per game. The Celtics now carry 17 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why is Hayden Gray off the Celtics roster?
The official roster no longer lists him, a move detected Sunday, Oct. 18, following a Saturday report that the Celtics were waiving four camp invitees.
Where does Hayden Gray go next?
Not announced.
What was Hayden Gray's contract with Boston?
Not on file yet.