The Boston Celtics introduced on Thursday night that they’re waiving guard JD Davison.
Now we have waived JD Davison.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 24, 2025
Davison had spent a lot of the earlier three seasons on a two-way contract, profitable the 2025 G-League MVP.
Davison by no means clicked with the massive membership Celtics, averaging 1.9 factors, 0.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 36 video games performed over his three-year stint as a Celtic. He had an enormous season for the Maine Celtics this previous yr averaging 25.1 factors, 7.6 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals per sport in his MVP profitable season.
The 53rd decide within the 2022 NBA Draft, Davison is simply 22-years-old and has one yr of two-way eligibility left, in response to Spotrac’s and CelticsBlog alum Keith Smith, however it can’t include Boston because of having spent three seasons as a two-way man for the Celtics.
Boston can’t re-sign Davison to a two-way contract. Gamers can solely spend three years with on crew on a two-way deal. Davison has one yr of two-way eligibility left, however it must be with a crew apart from the Celtics. https://t.co/pmEhJHnsmQ
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 24, 2025
There have been lots of Ben Simmons rumors, together with one from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst that he may decide throughout the subsequent week. Nonetheless, The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach experiences that no transfer is imminent for Boston.
In keeping with a league supply, the Celtics are waiving guard JD Davison.
Davison, the G League MVP, is now not eligible for a two-way contract with the Cs however may signal one elsewhere or compete for a roster spot.
Celtics now have one open spot, however no transfer imminent.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) July 24, 2025
This transfer places the Celtics again beneath the 2nd apron however that might change primarily based on a Simmons signing or one other transfer.
