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Boston Celtics' signing of Charles Bassey draws mixed early reactions. The move is generating significant media attention across 5 media sources. Charles projects as a solid contributor in this role. Fan discussion centers on the contract terms of this deal. The remains to be seen for Boston Celtics as the season approaches.
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The Celtics' decision to sign Charles Bassey to a $2.1M AAV deal earns a C CVI, reflecting a middling value proposition for a backup center on a championship-contending roster. While Bassey brings legitimate NBA size at 6'10" and has shown flashes of rim protection during his limited opportunities, this contract feels slightly inflated for a player who's struggled to carve out consistent minutes across multiple organizations. For a team already deep into luxury tax territory, every dollar matters, and paying over $2M annually for what projects as emergency depth behind Al Horford and Luke Kornet represents questionable resource allocation. Bassey's youth and athletic profile provide some upside, but his lack of proven production at the NBA level makes this more of a developmental gamble than a reliable playoff contributor. The Celtics' championship window demands more certainty from their role players, and while the financial commitment isn't crushing, it's hard to see this contract moving the needle for a team with title aspirations. Boston likely could have found similar production at a lower cost or allocated these funds toward a more proven commodity.
Contract Details
- AAV
- $2.1M
Transaction Info
- Type
- Signing
- Date
- Mar 15, 2026
- Season
- 2025-26
Signed C Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract.
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The Boston Celtics signed Charles Bassey (C) on March 15, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported NBA move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Sentiment C+.
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