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Celtics Waive JD Davison to Dip Below NBA’s Second Luxury Tax Apron

Shedding Davison’s non-guaranteed salary frees cap room under the second luxury tax apron to preserve offseason flexibility.

Nov 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Boston Celtics guard JD Davison (20) during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Jul 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Boston Celtics guard JD Davison (20) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Celtics officially waived guard JD Davison on July 24, voiding his non-guaranteed $2.27 million team option for 2025-26.
  • The move pushed Boston’s committed payroll roughly $2 million below the second luxury tax apron and lifted restrictive roster-building limits.
  • Davison, the 2024-25 G League MVP after averaging 25.6 points, 7.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds for the Maine Celtics, appeared in 36 NBA games over three seasons.
  • Selected 53rd overall in 2022, he had his two-way contract converted to a standard NBA deal in April and saw his team option exercised in June before being waived.
  • Boston now holds one open 15-man roster spot with no immediate plans to fill it, while Davison becomes eligible to sign a two-way or standard contract elsewhere.