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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Celtics champion signs new deal with Eastern Conference team
The Boston Celtics are losing another member of their 2023-24 championship roster after declining to extend him a qualifying offer this offseason. Forward Drew Peterson, who spent the past two seasons with Boston on a two-way contract, will join the Charlotte Hornets on a two-way pact in the 2025-26 campaign, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. He'll reunite with former Celtics assistant and current Hornets head coach Charles Lee in Charlotte. Peterson spent most of his first year with the Celtics' G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, appearing in just three games for the parent club. However, the 25-year-old saw increased NBA action last season, averaging 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds while shooting 39.4 percent from three-point range in 7.4 minutes per game across 25 appearances. MORE: Bucks reportedly interested in former rival big man Al Horford The USC product was a featured player for Maine in 2024-25, averaging 17.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.2 three-pointers and 1.4 steals in 32.5 minutes per game over 26 G League appearances. A talented three-point shooter dating back to his collegiate days, Peterson will look to impress his new organization and potentially earn a standard contract. The Hornets were riddled with injuries last season, finishing with a 19-63 record in Lee's first year as the head coach. Still, Peterson will likely spend significant time in the G League, as the club will likely prioritize minutes for its young forwards, including Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, and Tidjane Salaun. Charlotte also has established options and depth in the frontcourt, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Peterson get a look if injuries arise. MORE NBA NEWS: Knicks receive positive update on former first-round pick's Summer League injury Former Bucks superstar Damian Lillard linked to rising Eastern Conference team Western Conference contender named top landing spot for former Bucks star Damian Lillard Cooper Flagg cracks joke after dominant Summer League performance Celtics' Brad Stevens reacts to first-round pick's Summer League debut
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celtics Send Parting Message After NBA Champion Joins New Team
Celtics Send Parting Message After NBA Champion Joins New Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A little over one year since winning their 18th NBA Championship, the Boston Celtics' roster is already beginning to look completely different. Earlier this offseason, Boston traded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to the Portland Trail Blazers and Atlanta Hawks, respectively. Furthermore, backup center Luke Kornet left in free agency to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, and veteran Al Horford is all but confirmed to leave the Celtics this summer, whether it be to sign with another team or to retire. While these were the biggest losses the Celtics have had this summer, they are not the only ones. Recently, Drew Peterson, who had been with the team since 2023, signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets. On Wednesday, the Celtics sent a simple three-word message to the former NBA Champion: "Thank you, Drew ☘️" Across his two seasons with the Celtics, the Illinois native appeared in 28 games and started one of them. In those games, he averaged 2.3 points and 1.5 rebounds in 7.5 minutes while shooting 44.7% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc. Peterson never got much of an opportunity in Boston, spending most of his time in the G League. Still, he looked solid when he did play, even if it was only in a small sample size. Even with next year looking like a gap year for the Celtics as they retool their roster, it was unlikely that the 25-year-old was going to carve out a big role with the team. Now that he is in Charlotte and reunited with head coach Charles Lee, Peterson might have an opportunity to have a breakout year and establish himself as a legitimate NBA contributor. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former USC men's basketball star Drew Peterson signs with Charlotte Hornets
Former USC men's basketball star Drew Peterson has a new home. On Monday night, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Peterson has agreed to a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets. Peterson spent the past two seasons on a two-way deal with the Boston Celtics. In 2024, he won an NBA championship with the team. This past year, Peterson appeared in 25 games, averaging in 2.3 points and 1.5 rebounds per contest. After starting his college career at Rice, Peterson played at USC from 2020-2023. In each of his final two seasons in Cardinal and Gold, Peterson was named first-team All-Pac-12. During his USC tenure, the Trojans made it to three consecutive NCAA Tournaments, including a trip to the Elite Eight in 2021. Peterson was not selected in the 2023 NBA Draft. After a brief stint with the Miami Heat's G-League affiliate in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, he signed a two-way contract with the Celtics in December of 2023. Peterson had a lot of great moments during his time in Cardinal and Gold. USC fans will certainly be continuing to cheer him on at the next level.
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Celtics lose free agent forward to the Charlotte Hornets
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. 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. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Drew Peterson of Boston Celtics signs two-way contract with Charlotte Hornets
Image credit: Getty Images Boston Celtics power forward Drew Peterson has signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets. The NBA champion from last season had previously been coached by Hornets head coach Charles Lee, who was with the Celtics two seasons ago. Their past relationship is believed to have played a role in this new deal. Under the two-way contract, Peterson will split his time between the Hornets and their NBA G League affiliate. Drew Peterson moves from Boston Celtics to Charlotte Hornets Drew Peterson had earlier been on a two-way deal with the Boston Celtics and their G League team, the Maine Celtics. His move to the Charlotte Hornets was confirmed by his agents, Mike Silverman and Troy Payne of Equity Sports. As per the new agreement, he is expected to divide his playing time between the NBA and G League once again. ESPN's NBA insider Shams Charania shared the news on X, posting, 'Former Celtics forward Drew Peterson has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Charlotte Hornets, agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne of Equity Sports tell ESPN. Hornets' Charles Lee coached Peterson in Boston two seasons ago.' Reactions to Drew Peterson's move to Charlotte Hornets The announcement was met by mixed reactions on social media. An X user named @Kryptodou tweeted, 'Others argue Peterson's hustle makes him a steal for Charlotte's rebuild. Meanwhile, Celtics diehards are fuming, claiming Boston let a potential gem slip through their fingers. Is this a savvy pickup by the Hornets or just another questionable NBA handshake deal?' Another user, @Liam, wrote, 'Charles Lee knowing Peterson from Boston could be critical here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo Two-way deals are market inefficiencies in NBA props—books consistently undervalue familiarity between coaches and role players. Expect spot minutes early when matchups favor his skill set.' And @NicThomas added humorously, 'Man, the Hornets have had an outstanding offseason.' Also Read: NBA Trade Rumors: Milwaukee Bucks reportedly eyeing $19.5 million Boston Celtics big man amid roster reshuffle Peterson played college basketball for both the Rice Owls and the USC Trojans but went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. He initially joined the Miami Heat for the 2023 NBA Summer League before playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He eventually signed with the Boston Celtics, where he also played for the Maine Celtics under a two-way contract. Peterson rose to prominence last season as the Celtics went on to win the NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
