Maine Celtics Forward Signs Two-Way Deal with Hornets

Tosan Evbuomwan joins Charlotte after strong stint with Maine G League team

Feb. 6, 2026 at 5:47pm

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The Charlotte Hornets have signed forward Tosan Evbuomwan to a two-way contract after his impressive nine-game stint with the Maine Celtics in the G League. Evbuomwan, who previously played on a two-way deal with the Knicks, averaged 19.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists for Maine, including three double-doubles.

Why it matters

Two-way contracts allow NBA teams to develop talent in the G League while maintaining roster flexibility. Evbuomwan's strong performance with Maine has earned him an opportunity to contribute at the NBA level with the Hornets, a team looking to build depth and find productive young players.

The details

Evbuomwan joined the Maine Celtics on January 14 and played nine games with the team, showcasing his all-around skills. He averaged a near double-double with 19.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, including three double-double performances. This earned him a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, who are looking to add young talent to their roster.

  • Evbuomwan joined the Maine Celtics on January 14, 2026.
  • Evbuomwan signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets on February 6, 2026.

The players

Tosan Evbuomwan

A forward who previously played on a two-way contract with the New York Knicks and has now signed a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets after a strong stint with the Maine Celtics in the G League.

Charlotte Hornets

An NBA team based in Charlotte, North Carolina that has signed Tosan Evbuomwan to a two-way contract in order to develop young talent and add depth to their roster.

Maine Celtics

The G League affiliate of the Boston Celtics, where Tosan Evbuomwan played and showcased his skills before earning a two-way deal with the Charlotte Hornets.

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What’s next

Evbuomwan will now join the Charlotte Hornets and look to make an impact at the NBA level on his two-way contract.

The takeaway

Two-way contracts provide valuable development opportunities for young players like Tosan Evbuomwan to showcase their skills in the G League and earn chances to contribute at the NBA level. Evbuomwan's strong stint with the Maine Celtics has earned him this new opportunity with the Charlotte Hornets.