Drew Peterson in a Celtics jersey, with the Celtics’ arena in the background.
The Boston Celtics made an intriguing roster move earlier this week when they announced the release of two-way center Nathan Knight. Knight was an NBA veteran with a few years of experience.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics made a further roster move, signing rookie wing Drew Peterson to the vacant two-way deal. According to John Karalis of The Boston Sports Journal, the Celtics are aiming to recreate the scouting’magic’ of the Miami Heat, as Peterson was one of the Heat’s final roster cuts this season and they were intrigued by him.
Drew Peterson will join the Celtics on a two-way contract meaning that he’ll spend most of his time this season in the G League with the Maine Celtics. Peterson had spent training camp and summer league with the Heat.
Peterson appeared in only one game during preseason for the Heat during which he finished with two points, five rebounds and one assist. During NBA Summer League, Peterson appeared in a total of six games in Las Vegas and Sacramento. He averaged 7.7 points per game, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists with splits of 44.4 percent shooting from the field, 40.9 percent shooting from the three point line and 71.4 percent shooting from the free throw line.
Peterson played his college basketball at Rice for two seasons before transferring to USC where he played three seasons. Peterson is a good three-point shooter with good size who has a knack for passing the ball.
