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On Saturday evening, the Boston Celtics will host the Washington Wizards.
The Celtics most recently lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 104-102 (in Oklahoma).
Boston Celtics Make Roster Move On Saturday
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 27: Charles Bassey #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on before playing against the Los Angeles Lakers at Wells Fargo Center on January 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Before Saturday’s game, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that the Celtics are signing a new player.
Scotto wrote: “The Boston Celtics plan to sign Charles Bassey to a 10-day deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Bassey has averaged 4.3 points on 63% shooting from the field and 4.3 rebounds in 11.1 minutes during five combined NBA seasons with the Spurs, Grizzlies, and 76ers.”
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Charles Bassey #28 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts against the Miami Heat during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Bassey has appeared in three games this season for the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies.
He is averaging 3.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 44.4% from the field.
Charles Bassey’s NBA Career
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX – FEBRUARY 01: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat steals the ball from Charles Bassey #28 of the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Frost Bank Center on February 1, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Bassey was the 53rd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Western Kentucky.
He has also spent time with the San Antonio Spurs over part of five seasons.
His career averages are 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 62.6% from the field in 116 games.
NBA G League wrote (on January 26, 2023): “40 PTS 🤯 16 REB 🤯 19/24 FG
Charles Bassey is a FORCE. He scored a CAREER-HIGH in a grown-man double-double night for the @austin_spurs! Bassey did this in only 32 minutes of action.”
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX – JANUARY 17 Charles Bassey #28 of the San Antonio Spurs takes shots before the start of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Frost Bank Center on January 17, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Celtics This Season
The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 42-23 record in 65 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and have won six out of ten).
Following the Wizards, the Celtics will play their next game on Monday when they host the Phoenix Suns.
At home, they have gone 21-10 in 31 games.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 06: General Manager Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics watches warmups before a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the TD Garden on February 06, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Last season, the Celtics lost to the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
They had been coming off a year where they won the NBA title over the Dallas Mavericks.
Wizards This Season
The Wizards are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-49 record in 65 games.
They are in the middle of a 10-game losing streak.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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