Celtics Notes: Ex-Celtic Arrested, Surprise Starting Lineup Prediction, Charles Bassey Nearing Deal

Feb 1, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) shoots over San Antonio Spurs center Charles Bassey (28) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

A former Boston Celtics forward has been taken into custody in Florida and will soon be extradited. He was charged with fraud after issuing a check with insufficient funds to a casino.

Additionally, there will be an unexpected player joining the starting lineup this season, according to a team insider. With so many changes this offseason, the prediction makes sense, especially given the lack of depth at the center position and the ability to plug in options.

Finally, a Celtics summer league standout appears to be close to signing with his next team. The big man put up 15.3 points per game in his three summer league contests.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):

Former Celtics Forward Arrested for Fraud

Celtics Could Have Unexpected Player Join Starting Lineup This Season, Says Insider

Celtics Summer League Star Appears Close to Signing With Next Team

Celtics Big Cracks All-Time Top 50 Players List with Surprise Role

Former Celtics Forward Claps Back at NBA All-Star on Social Media After Random Troll

Former Celtics Champ Laps Kyrie Irving, Chris Bosh in Latest NBA Top 100 List

Celtics Tweets of the Day:

Stacking the accolades 💪#BestofNBA pic.twitter.com/QvjjOgACFH

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 28, 2025

“Jrue could have easily said give me the ball but he wasn’t like that. Unbelievable teammate, unbelievable family. You can’t really replace him”

— Derrick White pic.twitter.com/nfPm7J51YP

— CelticsUnite (@CelticsUnite18) July 28, 2025

We know greatness when we see it.

Jayson Tatum isn't just good, he's GREAT #BestofNBA pic.twitter.com/9zob24eEQy

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 28, 2025

A lot of people are forgetting that Anfernee Simons is a very solid player

19.3 PPG
4.8 APG
2.7 RPG
56 TS% pic.twitter.com/Xz9H7pkgIa

— CelticsUnite (@CelticsUnite18) July 28, 2025

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