Title: βDONE DEAL: Celtics Land 5-Time All-Star in Blockbuster Signing to Anchor Frontcourtβ
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 2025β26.
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 PorziΕΔ£isβ durability.
> βThis is a monumental addition to the Celtics,β Gotham said in a press release. βKarl is a proven star, a versatile big, and exactly the kind of high-IQ, high-impact player we want wearing green.β
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.
> βKarl gives us another layer,β Mazzulla said. βHe can stretch the floor, create off the dribble, pass from the postβwe havenβt had that kind of offensive versatility from the 5 since KG.β
Towns Speaks: βI Want Bannersβ
During his introductory press conference at TD Garden, Towns didnβt hold back about his motivations.
> βIβve done the stats. Iβve done the All-Star Games. Thatβs all good,β he said, donning a crisp green Celtics jersey. βBut I want banners. I want parades in Boston. This is about legacy now.β
When asked about playing alongside Tatum and Brown, Towns grinned:
> βThatβs a dream. Two killers. And I get to feed off that energy? Itβs go time.β
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 Williamsβa devastating blend of shooting, size, and switchable defense.
NBA analysts were quick to react.
ESPNβs Kendrick Perkins called the move βa masterstroke.β
> βKAT in Boston? Itβs a wrap if he buys into the culture. He doesnβt need to be βthe guyββhe just needs to be a problem. And trust me, he will be.β
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, legacyβand a front office willing to go all-in.
> βItβs Boston,β Towns said simply. βYou donβt say no to that.β
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.
> βThis isnβt about hype,β he said. βItβs about history. Iβm ready.β
And with that, the Celticsβalready kings of the NBA mountainβjust added a new weapon to their arsenal.
DONE DEAL. Bostonβs big plans just got even bigger.