Celtics Sign Two-Way Guard to Standard 2-Year Contract

Boston inks Max Shulga to his first non-two-way deal after drafting him in 2025

Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:18am

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The Boston Celtics have signed two-way guard Max Shulga to a standard two-year contract, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Shulga, who was drafted by the Celtics in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, has spent the season with the team's G League affiliate in Maine.

Why it matters

This move allows Shulga to earn a higher salary and secure a roster spot with the Celtics, while also opening up a two-way contract spot for the team to potentially sign another player. Shulga has made limited appearances for the Celtics this season but was a standout shooter in college at VCU.

The details

Shulga, a 22-year-old Ukrainian guard, was selected by the Celtics with the 57th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after a successful college career at VCU. He has appeared in 3 games for the Celtics this season, playing just 1.7 minutes per contest. The Celtics now have Shulga under contract for the next two seasons on a standard NBA deal.

  • The Celtics signed Shulga to the contract on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • Shulga was drafted by the Celtics in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

The players

Max Shulga

A 22-year-old Ukrainian guard who was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Boston Celtics

An NBA team based in Boston, Massachusetts that currently holds the second seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

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What they’re saying

“The Boston Celtics are signing two-way Max Shulga on a standard two-year contract, sources tell ESPN. The Ukrainian guard went to Boston with the No. 57 pick in last June's NBA draft and has spent the season with Maine in the G League.”

— Shams Charania, NBA Insider

What’s next

The Celtics will look to continue their strong season as they host the Phoenix Suns on March 16th.

The takeaway

This contract signing represents an important milestone for Max Shulga, who has earned his first standard NBA deal after being a two-way player. It also opens up a two-way spot for the Celtics, who will look to add more depth to their roster as they push for a high playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.