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Boston Celtics Sign Center Charles Bassey To 10-Day Contract
Bassey previously signed 10-day deals with the 76ers earlier this season.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:24am
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The Boston Celtics have signed center Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract, the team announced yesterday. Bassey, who is 25 years old, has previously signed consecutive 10-day contracts with the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this season, appearing in one game for them. He has been playing in the NBA G League for the Warriors and Delaware Blue Coats, averaging 20.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game across 20 games.
Why it matters
Bassey's signing with the Celtics provides the team with additional frontcourt depth and an opportunity to evaluate the young center as a potential long-term roster addition. His previous NBA experience and strong G League production make him an intriguing prospect for the playoff-contending Celtics.
The details
Bassey signed consecutive 10-day contracts with the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this season, appearing in one game for them on February 11 where he logged two points and one block in five minutes against the New York Knicks. In 20 NBA G League games (19 starts) for the Warriors and Delaware Blue Coats this season, Bassey is averaging 20.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.1 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game.
- Bassey signed 10-day contracts with the 76ers on January 26 and February 5.
- Bassey appeared in one game for the 76ers on February 11.
The players
Charles Bassey
A 25-year-old center who has previously played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, and San Antonio Spurs.
Boston Celtics
An NBA team based in Boston, Massachusetts that has signed Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract.
Philadelphia 76ers
An NBA team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that previously signed Charles Bassey to two 10-day contracts earlier this season.
What’s next
The Celtics will have 10 days to evaluate Bassey and decide whether to sign him for the remainder of the season.
The takeaway
Bassey's signing with the Celtics provides the team with an opportunity to add frontcourt depth and potentially uncover a diamond in the rough, as the young center has shown promise in the G League despite limited NBA experience so far.
