The Boston Celtics have signed forward Amari Williams to a two-year, $2.64 million contract that includes a team option for the 2026-27 season, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto.
President of basketball operations Brad Stevens expressed optimism about the 24-year-old’s development, saying, “I think Amari’s got a real chance to be a player… We’re excited about the progress he’s made.” The move comes as Boston continues adjusting its frontcourt depth during a strong season in the Eastern Conference.
Williams has appeared in 13 games for the Atlantic Division contender during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 1.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per contest while shooting 46.7% from the field.
The big man entered the league as the 46th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after being selected by the Orlando Magic before landing with Boston, where he initially signed a two-way contract last August. Converting him to a standard deal signals continued investment in developmental frontcourt players within the organization’s system.
Boston currently holds a 34-18 record, second in the Eastern Conference standings, and has relied on balanced production led by Jaylen Brown’s 29.5 points per game alongside strong backcourt play from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
Williams joins a reshaped roster following multiple trade deadline moves that brought in veteran center Nikola Vucevic and future draft capital, while also shifting depth pieces around the rotation. Those changes increased competition for minutes at the power forward and center positions, where Neemias Queta and Luka Garza have logged consistent playing time.
