Friday evening on the East Coast, news arrived that the Atlanta Hawks were waiving Devin Carter.

The Atlanta Hawks have waived Devin Carter, league sources told @hoopshype. The 24-year-old guard averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 18.4 minutes during 38 games played for the Sacramento Kings last season. pic.twitter.com/RiOAglNwgt

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 11, 2026

Now that the former lottery pick is available, should the Boston Celtics pounce?

From this vantage point, if he is open to a two-way deal, then it’s worth bringing him to training camp. However, if he can find an opportunity on a standard NBA contract, then he should take it. Boston is $1.7 million below the luxury tax.

Even though the organization has until the end of the league year to get back underneath that threshold, the club probably isn’t crossing that line for Carter. The rest of the roster is secure, so there’s a good chance that the move to get back under later would involve Carter.

The Celtics should sign Devin Carter to a two-way deal

Again, that depends on whether he’s open to it. In other words, what other opportunities are out there for him?

The former Providence College standout is coming off a campaign in which he averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and nearly 1.0 steals per contest. He did so in 18.4 minutes of floor time across 38 appearances, including 12 starts.

A career night for Devin Carter!

29 PTS (career-high)
9 REB (career-high)
4 AST
2 STL
6 3PM

Kings win at home 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3gMw7sXw0Q

— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2026

Carter is a disruptive defender who provides an infusion of energy. Fans in Boston would love his style of play. That also goes for Maine, where the team’s G League affiliate resides. That is where one would figure to find him most often if he joined the franchise on a two-way deal.

The Celtics could use a young point guard to develop within their elite infrastructure. The 13th overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft fits the bill. And if they can help him improve his shot, like they’re already doing for Dillon Mitchell, then this could blossom into the guard version of what happened when they signed Neemias Queta to a two-way deal.

While one shouldn’t expect Carter to become a top-10 player at his position, like Queta was in the regular season, funny enough, it would be another example of profiting off the Sacramento Kings’ decision to move on from a young player capable of contributing more.

Why the Celtics would be fine without signing Devin Carter

At 24, it would hardly be a surprise if the Florida native’s talent and pedigree earn him a standard NBA contract elsewhere.

However, even if Boston doesn’t pursue him or he opts not to return to New England, where he starred in college, the club should feel confident about its internal option.

Milos Uzan impressed at Summer League with the Sin City C’s. The six-foot-four guard is the same age as Carter, and he could absolutely be the answer to a search for a promising young player at that position.

The former Houston Cougar is a tenacious defender. He effectively organizes the offense. He’s a reliable three-point shooter, an advantage he has over Carter. And he is a turnover suppressor. Uzan is also a coach’s son, something reflected in his basketball IQ. So, if Carter goes elsewhere, the Celtics should be just fine with who they have in-house.

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