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Celtics Target Charles Bassey to Fill Center Void While Managing Luxury-Tax Cap

Charles Bassey has declined overseas offers in hopes Boston can find cap relief under the second luxury-tax apron.

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Feb 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) dunks the ball during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Boston holds one open roster spot after releasing guard JD Davison in July.
  • Bassey averaged 15.3 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks per game during the Celtics’ 2025 Summer League stint.
  • The 24-year-old center has turned down interest from Partizan Belgrade to pursue an NBA deal in Boston.
  • President Brad Stevens is exploring trade and cap-space maneuvers to avoid breaching the league’s second luxury-tax apron.
  • Adding Bassey would address a depleted frontcourt that lost Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet this offseason.