The Celtics signed Jordan Schakel to an Exhibit 10 contract on Wednesday, based on sources. The 26-year-old guard performed for Maine final 12 months after signing a coaching camp contract final September. He averaged 13.0 factors and 5.2 rebounds per sport and shot 40.2% from three on 7.3 makes an attempt per sport.
The transfer fills Boston’s offseason roster for now, with three two-way signings and Exhibit 10 contracts for Lonnie Walker IV, Ron Harper Jr., Tristan Enaruna and Schakel giving the Celtics 21 contracts. Exhibit 10 gamers, who’ve non-guaranteed contracts, could be waived at any time and obtain a bonus for spending a sure period of time with the professional crew’s G-League affiliate. Meaning Schakel will possible return to Maine in 2024-25.
A California native, Schakel performed 4 seasons at San Diego St. earlier than going undrafted in 2021. He was a part of the Sacramento Kings Summer season League crew that defeated Boston within the championship that 12 months earlier than signing with Washington, the place he made six NBA appearances throughout two seasons. He break up 2022-23 between the Wizards and Warriors’ G-League associates, capturing 38.5% from three. He shot practically 43% from deep in school.
Schakel missed the remainder of Maine’s season after his ultimate appearances on Jan. 24 with a knee harm, additionally lacking three video games in December. He spent a part of this summer time enjoying with Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico alongside former NBA veteran Kenneth Faried, averaging 8.3 PPG in eight appearances.
Jay Scrubb and the Celtics nonetheless plan to comply with an Exhibit 10 contract when the guard absolutely recovers from ACL surgical procedure this fall, as CLNS Media/CelticsBlog beforehand reported. That can now require waiving considered one of their present Exhibit 10 signings.
