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15 hours ago
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Celtics sign guard who once led D-I in steals per game with 3.1
The Boston Celtics have added some fast hands to the organization. On Monday, Boston agreed with Hayden Gray on an Exhibit 10 contract. It's a deal that incentivizes Gray to join the Celtics' G League team (Maine) if he is cut from the NBA roster. Gray's calling card is his defense. In his final season at UC San Diego, the 6-foot-4 guard averaged 3.1 steals per game. That was best in Division I. He also put up 11.2 points, 3.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game. He shot it at 41.8% from 3-point range. Gray played in one Summer League game in Vegas for the Celtics, scoring seven points with two assists and two steals in 20 minutes. MORE: Chris Paul spurns the Lakers with free agency decision He also spent time at Summer League sharing with Boston reporter Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog. 'I've got pretty good anticipation, reading the ball handler's eyes, knowing where they want to go with it,' Gray said. 'I take pride in defense. A lot of teams are really focusing on creating more possessions, and I think I can do that by causing turnovers and also just being a floor general, handling the ball, and setting the table for everyone.' The modern NBA is all about shooting. Maybe that'll be enough to allow Gray to stick around. MORE NBA NEWS: Syracuse legend Carmelo Anthony named greatest college basketball player of the millenium LeBron James trade, buyout rumors take 180-degree turn Victor Wembanyama's real reason for training with Chinese monks revealed Damian Lillard's Portland legacy is officially secure Lakers cut ties with 2 guards to make room for Marcus Smart LeBron reveals his retirement plans
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a day ago
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Boston Celtics reportedly signing guard Hayden Gray to Maine Celtics
The Boston Celtics are reportedly signing guard Hayden Gray to the roster of the Maine Celtics after a promising stint with the Sin City Celtics in the NBA's 2025 Las Vegas Summer League, per Celtics Blog's Noa Dalzell. Gray last played for the University of California, San Diego as he led the NCAA last season in steals with 3.1 per game to go along with 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. He likely secured a spot with the Celtics' G League development squad on the strength of his defensive play with the Summer Celtics in Vegas, but also showed flashes of a more complete player. It was just one performance, but in it, the San Diego, California native put up 7 points, 2 rebounds, and as many assists and steals plus a block off the bench in 20 minutes of playing time. Gray shot 3-of-4 from the floor overall, and 1-of-2 from beyond the arc, with no trips to the free throw line in his limited run. "I've pretty good anticipation, reading the ball handler's eyes, knowing where they want to go with it," said Gray to Dalzell earlier this week. "I take pride in defense. A lot of teams are really focusing on creating more possessions, and I think I can do that by causing turnovers and also just being a floor general, handling the ball, and setting the table for everyone." If he can get anywhere close to the 39.5% from deep that he shot in his two seasons in college at the NBA level, we might be seeing Gray outgrow Maine. And while it is far more likely he will end up on another NBA roster or in another league, he is an intriguing talent to have in Boston's G League development pipeline. Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics reportedly signing guard Hayden Gray to Maine Celtics
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a day ago
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Boston Celtics reportedly signing guard Hayden Gray to Maine Celtics
The Boston Celtics are reportedly signing guard Hayden Gray to the roster of the Maine Celtics after a promising stint with the Sin City Celtics in the NBA's 2025 Las Vegas Summer League, per Celtics Blog's Noa Dalzell. Gray last played for the University of California, San Diego as he led the NCAA last season in steals with 3.1 per game to go along with 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. He likely secured a spot with the Celtics' G League development squad on the strength of his defensive play with the Summer Celtics in Vegas, but also showed flashes of a more complete player. It was just one performance, but in it, the San Diego, California native put up 7 points, 2 rebounds, and as many assists and steals plus a block off the bench in 20 minutes of playing time. Gray shot 3-of-4 from the floor overall, and 1-of-2 from beyond the arc, with no trips to the free throw line in his limited run. "I've pretty good anticipation, reading the ball handler's eyes, knowing where they want to go with it," said Gray to Dalzell earlier this week. "I take pride in defense. A lot of teams are really focusing on creating more possessions, and I think I can do that by causing turnovers and also just being a floor general, handling the ball, and setting the table for everyone." If he can get anywhere close to the 39.5% from deep that he shot in his two seasons in college at the NBA level, we might be seeing Gray outgrow Maine. And while it is far more likely he will end up on another NBA roster or in another league, he is an intriguing talent to have in Boston's G League development pipeline. Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube:
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06-07-2025
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Boston Celtics reportedly add San Diego guard Hayden Gray to Las Vegas Summer League squad
The Boston Celtics have reportedly added former UC San Diego guard Hayden Gray to their 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League roster. What does the San Diego, California native bring to the Sin City Celtics? Does he have a shot at making the team as a two way player or latching on with the Maine Celtics to play for Boston at the G League level if he is not quite good enough to nab a two way spot with the parent club? Last season, he put up 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and an absurd 3.1 steals per game while shooting 47.9% from the field overall, 41.8% from beyond the arc, and an odd 68.8% from the free throw line, considering his accuracy from 3. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing in at 190 lbs., Gray has the size to play at the NBA level, though he'd need to put on some muscle. Advertisement The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look at his game ahead of the Summer Celtics' slate of four friendlies in Las Vegas this summer. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics reportedly add Hayden Gray to Las Vegas Summer League squad
USA Today
06-07-2025
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Boston Celtics reportedly add San Diego guard Hayden Gray to Las Vegas Summer League squad
The Boston Celtics have reportedly added former UC San Diego guard Hayden Gray to their 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League roster. What does the San Diego, California native bring to the Sin City Celtics? Does he have a shot at making the team as a two way player or latching on with the Maine Celtics to play for Boston at the G League level if he is not quite good enough to nab a two way spot with the parent club? Last season, he put up 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and an absurd 3.1 steals per game while shooting 47.9% from the field overall, 41.8% from beyond the arc, and an odd 68.8% from the free throw line, considering his accuracy from 3. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing in at 190 lbs., Gray has the size to play at the NBA level, though he'd need to put on some muscle. The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look at his game ahead of the Summer Celtics' slate of four friendlies in Las Vegas this summer. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network:
