Boston Celtics Announce Roster Move Before Grizzlies Game

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 21: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics speaks to Amari Williams #77 of the Boston Celtics against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at TD Garden on January 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by China Wong/Getty Images)

On Friday evening, the Boston Celtics will be in Memphis for a showdown with the Grizzlies.

The Celtics are coming off a strong (120-99) win over the Golden State Warriors (at home).

Jaylen Brown led the way with 32 points.

Boston Celtics Announce Roster Moves

GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 26: Joe Mazzulla head coach of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena on October 26, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.(Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

UPDATE: Both players will be available against the Grizzlies.

Before Friday’s game, the Celtics had announced that two players were assigned to the G League.

The Maine Celtics wrote (on Thursday): “The @celtics have assigned Max Shulga and Amari Williams to Maine. Both are available for tonight’s game in Long Island.”

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The @celtics have assigned Max Shulga and Amari Williams to Maine. Both are available for tonight’s game in Long Island.

6:50 pm · 19 Mar 2026

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Williams and Shulga are both listed as questionable to return to the Celtics for their matchup with the Grizzlies on Friday.

Williams This Season

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 2: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks is guarded by Amari Williams #77 and Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics in the second quarter of a game at TD Garden on December 2, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Williams was the 46th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Kentucky.

He is averaging 1.3 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field in 16 games.

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype wrote (on February 6): “The Boston Celtics signed Amari Williams to a two-year, $2.64 million deal, which includes a team option for the 2026-27 season, league sources told @hoopshype.”

Shulga This Season

GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 20: Max Shulga #11 of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams dribbles the ball against Trey Stewart #1 of the Brigham Young Cougars during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Ball Arena on March 20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Shulga was the 57th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

He has appeared in five NBA games (and 37 G League games).

ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on March 14): “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.”

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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.