Title: “DONE DEAL: Celtics Land 5-Time All-Star in Blockbuster Signing to Anchor Frontcourt”
In a move that has electrified Boston and sent waves across the NBA landscape, Celtics President Rich Gotham has officially confirmed the signing of 5-time All-Star forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns, ending months of speculation and immediately boosting the defending champions’ hopes for a repeat in 2025–26.
The deal, finalized late Thursday night, is reported to be a 3-year, $132 million contract, bringing the 6’11” big man to Boston to fill a pivotal frontcourt role left open after Al Horford’s retirement and uncertainty surrounding Kristaps Porziņģis’ durability.
> “This is a monumental addition to the Celtics,” Gotham said in a press release. “Karl is a proven star, a versatile big, and exactly the kind of high-IQ, high-impact player we want wearing green.”
A Perfect Fit in the Frontcourt
Towns, 29, brings an elite blend of scoring, rebounding, and floor spacing that has made him one of the most unique big men of the modern era. Coming off a strong season with Minnesota, where he averaged 21.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, and shot nearly 40% from three, KAT will slide into a Celtics frontcourt that now pairs him with the defensive presence of Robert Williams III and the offensive brilliance of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was reportedly heavily involved in the recruitment process and sees Towns as the missing piece to unlock even more offensive diversity for a team that led the league in efficiency last year.
> “Karl gives us another layer,” Mazzulla said. “He can stretch the floor, create off the dribble, pass from the post—we haven’t had that kind of offensive versatility from the 5 since KG.”
Towns Speaks: “I Want Banners”
During his introductory press conference at TD Garden, Towns didn’t hold back about his motivations.
> “I’ve done the stats. I’ve done the All-Star Games. That’s all good,” he said, donning a crisp green Celtics jersey. “But I want banners. I want parades in Boston. This is about legacy now.”
When asked about playing alongside Tatum and Brown, Towns grinned:
> “That’s a dream. Two killers. And I get to feed off that energy? It’s go time.”
Impact on the League
The Celtics, fresh off their 18th championship, are now the clear favorites to repeat with a starting five that could include Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Robert Williams—a devastating blend of shooting, size, and switchable defense.
NBA analysts were quick to react.
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins called the move “a masterstroke.”
> “KAT in Boston? It’s a wrap if he buys into the culture. He doesn’t need to be ‘the guy’—he just needs to be a problem. And trust me, he will be.”
Behind the Deal
The acquisition was months in the making, with Rich Gotham and GM Brad Stevens working quietly behind the scenes. According to sources, it was Tatum himself who made a direct call to Towns shortly after the Finals win, planting the seed for a championship collaboration.
What sealed the deal? Culture, legacy—and a front office willing to go all-in.
> “It’s Boston,” Towns said simply. “You don’t say no to that.”
The Road Ahead
With training camp just weeks away, Celtics fans are already dreaming of Banner 19. But Towns knows expectations in Boston are unlike anywhere else.
> “This isn’t about hype,” he said. “It’s about history. I’m ready.”
And with that, the Celtics—already kings of the NBA mountain—just added a new weapon to their arsenal.
DONE DEAL. Boston’s big plans just got even bigger.
