April 13: Davison’s promotion is now official, according to the Celtics.
April 12: The Celtics are converting two-way guard JD Davison to a two-year standard contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Boston had an open spot on its 15-man roster, so no corresponding move is necessary.
Boston drafted Davison in the second round of the 2022 draft. In his three years on two-way deals, the 22-year-old has appeared in total 35 games with the Celtics, averaging 1.7 points in 5.2 minutes per contest.
Davison has seen much more playing time at the G League level, averaging 20.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 8.0 assists across 133 regular season games. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the NBAGL this season after averaging 25.6 PPG in the regular season.
Being converted to the standard roster will make Davison eligible for the playoffs.
It’s unclear what the specifics are on his deal at this time, but it may feature little to no guaranteed money for next season. Conversions around this time of year help give contending teams longer looks at developmental players into the offseason and gives them the flexibility to decide whether to keep them around. Davison would have been eligible for restricted free agency this offseason had he not been converted.
Because the deadline for signing players to two-way contracts passed in March, the Celtics are not eligible to sign another player to fill Davison’s slot. Drew Peterson and Miles Norris occupy Boston’s other two-way slots, with Norris on a two-year deal that runs through 2025/26.
Mazal Tov!
Celtics beat the Knicks in OT in NY. Played their top guys all game. Knicks gad it. Celtics took it. But they showed Knicks plenty of respect. Brunson had just come back from injury. KP was one who hurt them the most. His shooting was on. Knicks handled Celtics outside shooting. It will be an interesting series. Knicks have enough to make this a real series. Thats what I saw. Celtics did too…..
Pistons first …….
The Knicks are not beating the Celtics. Maybe Cleveland but The Celtics have another gear.
Great story, definitely paid his due. Even if he isn’t here next season, Celtics are starting to contingency plan for when the new owners are onboard and start slashing payroll.
These NY Knicks seem to have the most talent I can ever remember but I don’t follow them going way back.