Kelly spent the preseason with the Atlanta Hawks, but was waived earlier this week. Given the roster crunch in Boston, it’s possible the Celtics signed the stretch power forward with the idea of directing him to their D-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. Because second-round draft pick Ben Bentil will likely explore other options after he was waived, the Celtics still have one affiliate player spot open in Maine.
That’s Danny! Zigging when everyone expects him to zag. Sixteen players under contract, and everyone’s expecting him to cut a player, and what does he do? Signs a guy!