Since Kara Lawson’s departure for Duke towards the tail end of last season, the Celtics have been an assistant coach short. That deficit in the coaching ranks is likely to be fulfilled in the coming days, as Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that former Celtic Evan Turner is finalizing a deal to return to Boston as an assistant coach.
10-year NBA veteran Evan Turner is finalizing a deal to join the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.