CELTICS RUMORS: SUMMER LEAGUE STAR WANTS TO SIGN NBA CONTRACT. HE CLEARLY STATED THAT HE IS NOT PLANNING TO SIGN ABROAD AND STILL HOPES TO JOIN BOSTON CELTICS
Charles Bassey has never averaged more than 5.7 points per game in the NBA, but believes he proved his potential on the Boston Celtics’ 2025 Summer League roster. The team still has a vacant roster spot with one month until training camps, and Bassey believes he should be a frontrunner.
Despite receiving significant interest from Partizan Belgrade of the Serbian League, Bassey intends to play for the Celtics in the 2025-2026 season, according to Noa Dalzell of SB Nation. Boston recently opened up a roster spot by releasing former G-League MVP JD Davison in July.
Bassey was a late signing of the Celtics’ Summer League team but was arguably their best player in Las Vegas. Despite former draft picks Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman receiving all the attention, Bassey dominated with 15.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 20.3 minutes per game. He entered most games off the bench behind 2025 second-round pick Amari Williams, but was easily the team’s most impactful player on the court.
After beginning his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, Bassey has spent the last three years with the San Antonio Spurs. He has just three starts in his four-year career, but has spent the entirety of it behind elite centers Joel Embiid and Victor Wembanyama. Should he join the Celtics, Bassey would undeniably have his biggest opportunity to make a legitimate impact.
Celtics need another center like Charles Bassey on rosterWhat does ‘MVP’ stand for in the NBA?
Most Valuable Player
Most Versatile Player
Massive Victory Player
Maximum Valuable Player
