In keeping with Keith Smith of Spotrac, Svi Mykhailiuk’s one-year take care of the Boston Celtics is {a partially} assured for $200k. Nonetheless, if Mykhailiuk makes the opening evening roster, his deal will increase to $1.2 million. The contract will grow to be totally assured on the league-wide date in January.
Final week the Boston Celtics signed Mykhailiuk to assist add to its frontcourt depth and so as to add capturing. Beforehand understanding gamers like TJ Warren and Glen Robinson III, Mykhailiuk, who stands at 6’7, will add dimension and capturing to the bench unit. The Ukrainian shot 42.3% from the perimeter in 32 regular-season video games between the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks.
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Mykhailiuk had a powerful stint with the Hornets the place he scored 10.6 factors per recreation in 19 video games which incorporates eight begins.
The previous 2018 second-round select of Kansas the place he averaged 14.6 factors and shot 44% from past the arc in his senior season, has performed for six NBA groups with profession averages of 6.6 factors, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
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In a Joe Mazzulla-led offense, three-point shooters might be wanted to area the ground for Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Between Sam Hauser and now Mykhailiuk, Boston’s three-point capturing choices from the bench have improved.
Mykhailiuk is a low-risk high-reward choice to have on a roster that’s seeking to compete for a championship. The flexibility to area the ground and draw consideration away from the crew’s star gamers is vital in at this time’s recreation. If the previous Hornet could make the opening evening roster and make pictures when referred to as upon, it will likely be a wise low-cost signing.
With coaching camp beginning on October 3, as issues stand, Mykhailiuk is the 14th man on the roster with the Celtics having one roster spot open left. The Celtics first preseason recreation is at house on October 8 towards the Sixers.
