After last week's flurry of activity, the Boston Celtics have filled 14 of 15 regular-season roster spots. Sunday's announcement that they're waiving Miles Norris means they have an opening to add a player on a two-way deal. That figures to go to Amari Williams, one of their two second-round picks this year.
In the offseason, teams can carry up to 21 players. Boston is at 19 before officially bringing Williams on board. That includes three individuals who are on Exhibit 10 deals.
Jalen Bridges, Aaron Scott, and Hayden Gray each suited up for the Celtics at Summer League. The latter signed with the franchise's G League affiliate. The former two will likely join him there this season.
Boston's depth chart is as follows:
Ball handlers: Derrick White, Anfernee Simons, Payton Pritchard
Wings: Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, Josh Minott, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum [recovering from a torn Achilles]
Bigs: Neemias Queta, Luka Garza, Chris Boucher, Xavier Tillman Sr.
Two-way deals [2/3]: Max Shulga and RJ Luis Jr.
Again, expect Amari Williams to occupy the franchise's final two-way vacancy.
Exhibit 10 deals: Jalen Bridges, Aaron Scott, and Hayden Gray
What will the Celtics do with their last open roster spot?
Boston could act now to fill its 15th roster spot. Two of the most notable options are Ben Simmons and Charles Bassey.
The Celtics have reportedly shown interest in signing Simmons. However, that may no longer be the case after they added Chris Boucher. It is also possible that the former prefers another suitor, like the New York Knicks.
Regarding Bassey, while he is generating interest from clubs overseas, he may be hoping to land another NBA opportunity. That would keep the door open for the four-year veteran, who showcased himself as a member of Boston's Summer League squad, to attend training camp at the Auerbach Center this fall.
While that is an intriguing prospect that could prompt the Celtics to fill their final roster vacancy, according to Brian Robb of MassLive, it seems likely that the franchise will keep that spot open to maximize tax savings.
If Boston can sign Simmons, Bassey, or another player it is interested in working with on a standard NBA contract, it could motivate the team to part with someone on the roster.
Perhaps there is a suitor interested in a young wing like Jordan Walsh. And while the Celtics had to include draft capital to trade Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz, maybe they would do so again to shed payroll.