A recent Boston Celtics signing is ‘unlikely’ to receive regular playing time.
According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics acquired big man Nathan Knight to a two-way contract on October 22; the C’s pursuit of more size landed Knight in a crowded, but unproven frontcourt.
In response to the announcement, Boston.com’s Trevor Hass noted that he doesn’t see Knight getting consistent minutes, which I don’t think will age well.
“While it’s unlikely Knight will end up seeing regular playing time, he has a chance to compete for periodic backup big minutes with Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta, among others,” Hass stated in an email.
According to Hass, Knight can play up to 50 games with the Boston Celtics before his contract must be converted, which means he’ll likely spend the majority of his time with the Maine Celtics.
“The Celtics announced that they’ve waived guard Jay Scrubb, who tore his ACL, as a corresponding move,” Hass said. He went on to state, “As a two-way player, Knight may be active for up to 50 NBA games.”
The Boston Celtics needed a player like Nathan Knight, whether he played regularly or not.
Knight’s arrival offers the Boston Celtics with an extra big body, which they desperately needed. Knight may be a safe backup for any rotational bigs who get hurt. Given Kristaps Porzingis’ injury history and Al Horford’s age, having that sense of steadiness in the frontcourt is welcome.
On December 27, 2021, Knight set a career best with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists against the Celtics. Boston is likely expecting to help unlock his game and put him in a position where he can contribute, preparing him to come in if the C’s frontcourt rotation fails to produce.
As the Celtics prepare to begin their season,
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