Last season, Drew Peterson looked close to earning the 15th and final roster spot with the Boston Celtics. He impressed during preseason, notably during the two games against the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi. And, he had some solid showings early in the NBA season. However, as Boston’s 2024-25 campaign continued, Peterson became an afterthought and was back to developing his skillset with the Maine Celtics in the G League.
Peterson played in 15 games for Maine last season. He averaged 20 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6 assists, shooting 40.4% from 3-point range and 44.2% from the field. The 6-foot-9 forward also suited up in 25 contests for the Celtics, where he shot 39.4% from the 3-point line. However, Peterson has now made the decision to move on from Boston.
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According to a July 15 report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Peterson has signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets. He will now team back up with Charles Lee, with whom he worked throughout the 2023-24 season when both were with the Celtics.
Charlotte is in the very early stages of a roster rebuild. Peterson likely sees an opportunity to impress in the G League and potentially earn his way into Lee’s rotation, with the hope of landing a full-time NBA contract. After coming close to cracking Boston’s highly competitive roster last season, he is smart to bet on himself with the Hornets.
Peterson has made a move that could benefit his career. Now, the challenge is proving himself to a new coaching staff. If he can stay focused, he could be fighting for a rotational role in the NBA before too long.
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics lose free agent forward to the Charlotte Hornets