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3 buyout candidates the Boston Celtics should sign

By Jack Duggan

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3 buyout candidates the Boston Celtics should sign
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 31: Jevon Carter #0 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center on October 31, 2021 in New York City, 3 buyout candidates the Boston Celtics should sign. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Detroit Pistons 117-91. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

3 buyout candidates the Boston Celtics should sign – Jevon Carter

Jevon Carter, formerly of the Brooklyn Nets, is now a free agent after being waived to make room for Goran Dragic. After he clears waivers, I would expect Carter to generate interest from a few contending teams.

It is true that the Celtics have a plethora of guards on their team, however, having depth and experience in the playoffs is never a problem, especially considering perfect health can never be counted on in the NBA. Carter is a 36 percent career three-point shooter, which could be valuable, especially due to Boston’s lack of spacing around their two stars.

It isn’t likely that Carter would play a massive role in the Celtics rotation, but the 26-year-old could easily be a spark plug off the bench in a playoff series if needed. Plus, Carter, while undersized, is a feisty defender, which fits the reputation of Boston’s backcourt to a tee.

Wherever he has played, he has received praise from his teammates and developed a reputation as an excellent presence in a locker room. Having such a player in Boston would certainly be a benefit, even if it meant fewer minutes for guys like Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith.

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