East rival claims Anton Watson off waivers from Celtics

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East rival claims Anton Watson off waivers from Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Anton Watson, the Boston Celtics’ second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, will get a fresh start with a new team.

On Tuesday, the 24-year-old was claimed off waivers by the New York Knicks on a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Celtics waived Watson on Monday to make room on their roster for two-way wing Miles Norris.

Watson averaged 12.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 42.6 percent from 3-point range over 21 games played with Boston’s G-League affiliate, the Maine Celtics. The Gonzaga product did not appear in any games for the NBA squad.

As for Norris, the 24-year-old averaged 17.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 36 games for the Memphis Grizzlies’ G-League affiliate — the Memphis Charge — while shooting 39.5 percent from 3. He ranks third in the G League in made 3-pointers (79) this season.

The C’s now have three two-way players on their roster in Norris, Drew Peterson and JD Davison. They’ll return to action Wednesday night when they host the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Author : NBC Sports Boston

Publish date : 2025-03-04 17:29:00

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