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On the Contract Value Index, Brad Stevens's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 3rd of 30 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
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#3
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of 30 GMs
#5
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The Boston Celtics have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 10 contracts, 2 grade out as good value and 0 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Dalano Banton (B-) at $0.6M/yr — getting forward production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Ron Harper Jr (C-) at $0.6M/yr — the guard market may have been richer than the on-court return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Brad Stevens has made outstanding moves for the Boston Celtics this 2025-26 cycle, drawing widespread praise from fans and media. Of 10 graded moves, 3 landed well with the fanbase, 6 drew mixed reactions, and 1 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Dalano Banton (A), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Nikola Vucevic trade (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.
Boston Celtics signed forward Dalano Banton to a Rest-of-Season Contract
signing · F · $0.6M/yr
Boston Celtics re-signed guard Ron Harper Jr
signing · G · $0.6M/yr
Boston Celtics signed center Charles Bassey a 10-Day Contract
signing · C · $0.1M/yr
Boston Celtics convert G Max Shulga from two-way to regular contract
signing · G
Boston Celtics sign C Charles Bassey
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Brad Stevens is the general manager of the Boston Celtics, in his 5th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NBA GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Brad Stevens, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance B, Sentiment A.
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signing · C · $2.1M/yr