Boston Celtics Release Player After Nuggets Game

The Celtics have waived Anton Watson.

Oct 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) and Boston Celtics forward Anton Watson (28) battle for a loose ball during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics beat the Denver Nuggets (at home) by a score of 110-103.

Anton Watson did not appear in the game, but he was with the team.

Via Justin Turpin of WEEI: "All three two-way guys (JD Davison, Anton Watson, and Drew Peterson) are in Boston with the #Celtics today.

They are going through some drills with the Player Development coaches right now."

All three two-way guys (JD Davison, Anton Watson, and Drew Peterson) are in Boston with the #Celtics today.

They are going through some drills with the Player Development coaches right now. pic.twitter.com/pO4XbzTRBb

— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) March 2, 2025

After the game, the Celtics announced that they had waived Watson.

Via Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe: "#Celtics announce they have waived two-way forward and second-round pick Anton Watson. Likely paving the way for another two-way signing."

#Celtics announce they have waived two-way forward and second-round pick Anton Watson. Likely paving the way for another two-way signing.

— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) March 2, 2025

Watson was the 54th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Gonzaga.

He has yet to make his NBA debut.

The 24-year-old is averaging 12.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 42.8% from the field and 30.8% from the three-point range in 21 G League games (18 starts).

With the 54th pick of the NBA Draft, the @celtics select Anton Watson!

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As for the Celtics, they improved to 43-18 in 61 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten.

Following their win over Denver, the Celtics will remain in Boston to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

At home, the Celtics are 20-11 in 31 games.

Oct 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Anton Watson (28) reaches for a rebound during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

At just 24, Watson will be name to watch upon clearing waivers.

There's a possibility that a team would look to take the chance on developing him.

If not, he could also stay with the Maine Celtics (G League).

Celtics waive Anton Watson, the 54th pick in 2024 draft . That opens a 2-way slot. Last day to sign 2-way players is March 4, so another move could come soon if team plans to fill that slot.

— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) March 2, 2025