The Boston Celtics have made a strategic roster move, waiving guard JD Davison to get under the NBA’s second apron, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. This decision saves the team approximately $1.9 million and brings their roster to 14 players.
Operating below the second apron provides the Celtics with increased financial versatility,allowing them to include cash in future trades,aggregate player salaries,and begin the process of making their 2032 first-round draft pick available for trade. Boston will regain the ability to trade this pick once they remain under the second apron for three consecutive seasons.
The timing of Davison’s release also facilitated his move to the Houston Rockets on a two-way contract, reuniting him with former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka.
In other Atlantic Division news:
- The New York Knicks are reportedly considering Ben Simmons and Landry Shamet for their 15-man roster, as Ian Begley of SNY reported in a mailbag. The Knicks are among the teams awaiting Simmons’ decision, and several team staffers are interested in re-signing Shamet.with ample room under the second apron, New York could potentially add a veteran player and a rookie free agent. 2025 second-round pick Mohamed Diawara is speculated as a candidate for the latter role.
- Mikal Bridges’ decision to accept a contract extension with the New York Knicks that includes a discount has placed him in an elite category and solidified his position as a foundational player for the franchise, according to Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post.
- The Brooklyn Nets have announced their preseason schedule, which features a single home game against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem, as relayed by NetsDaily.
