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LAS VEGAS — The Celtics had a fresh face debuting on their Summer League team Friday night as Charles Bassey was an unexpected late addition to the team’s Summer League roster. The former Spurs big man shined off the bench for Boston, posting 14 points and 11 rebounds in the team’s win over the Grizzlies at Cox Pavilion.
Star on the team will be gone before the start of the regular season. Additionally, a new forward who is on the team by way of a recent trade is expected to be flipped again this offseason. The $25.5 million veteran doesn't quite fit Boston's timeline as of now,
Not only did Brad Stevens start to trim some payroll with the Jrue Holiday trade, but he added an extremely gifted offensive player to the Celtics in Anfernee Simons.
But for at least one game, Gonzalez looked the part of Boston’s first-round pick as his impact was felt right from tipoff. Gonzalez made his Celtics debut in the Friday win over the Grizzlies as the C’s improved to 1-0 at Las Vegas.
The Boston Celtics are reportedly looking to make another major trade this offseason. The would-be $100 million move may end the player's career in Boston befor