The Boston Celtics have made their first signing of the NBA’s 2023 free agency period. It may not be a blockbuster, but the move addresses the Celtics’ lack of depth on the wing.
According to reporting from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, “forward Oshae Brissett has agreed to a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics.”
Brissett is a 25-year-old, 6-foot-7 forward who plays at both the 3 and 4. His signing perhaps signals the team is moving on from restricted free agent reserve forward Grant Williams. The former Syracuse standout is a career 34.4% shot from deep and averaged 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game with the Indiana Pacers last season.
Per Woj, Brisset will have a player option on the second year of his deal.
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Per MassLive’s Brian Robb, the deal is likely for the veteran’s minimum.
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