The Boston Celtics still have an open roster spot as we edge closer towards training camp.
In recent years, Brad Stevens has consistently opted to leave the 15th and final spot on Joe Mazzulla’s roster open. In doing so, the Celtics have had more flexibility when they are closer to the trade deadline.
However, given the team’s current re-tooling process, Stevens could deviate from his usual plan. If that does become the case, Brandon Williams could be a logical target.
In a recent article for Hardwood Houdini, Bobby Krivitsky explored whether pursuing Williams would make sense for the Celtics.
“The combination of Williams’ skillset and the cost to acquire him could convince Boston to sign him. The Celtics would benefit from having another ball handler on board,” Krivitsky wrote before explaining why the Celtics would be unlikely to make the addition.
“However, the organization is inclined to keep its final roster spot open for now. Along with maintaining flexibility, the C’s are $1.7 million below the luxury tax,” Krivitsky continued. “They’re well-positioned to reset the repeater tax. Williams is a good player, but he’s not worth threatening that.”
Williams, 26, would certainly plug a gap for the Celtics. Currently, the point guard position projects as Boston’s weakest area. Adding Williams would provide high-level depth and ease some of the potential pressure Mike Conley could be tasked with carrying.
Brandon Williams Had A Solid 25-26 Season
Williams enjoyed somewhat of a breakout season for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2025-26 campaign. He played in a career-high 66 regular-season games, starting 15 of them. In those outings, Williams averaged 13 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 55.2% from two-point range.
The biggest red flag for Williams is that he struggled when shooting from the perimeter last season, hitting just 23.2% of his shot attempts. In order to thrive in a Joe Mazzulla-led offense, you have to be able to knock down your three-point jumpers.
Nevertheless, the Celtics may believe that can help Williams improve his perimeter shooting. Of course, there’s a good chance the front office would look elsewhere for an additional guard, primarily due to Williams likely having interest from other teams, which would inevitably drive his price up.
Milos Uzan Makes More Sense
Milos Uzan joined the Celtics as an undrafted rookie earlier this summer, signing an Exhibit 10 contract. He impressed when playing for the Celtics Summer League team in Las Vegas.
Boston still has a two-way spot open on its roster. Therefore, it could sign Uzan, assuming he impresses during training camp, allowing him to split his time between the Celtics and Maine Celtics of the G League.
Uzan’s addition would be far cheaper than Williams’. Furthermore, he wouldn’t join the team expecting a defined role in the rotation. Boston would be able to develop him and lean on him when necessary. Uzan also flashed solid playmaking and self-creation skills in Vegas, two things Boston needs at the guard position.
So, while Williams makes more sense on paper, a move for Uzan is far more logical. The Celtics are building around a host of young talents at present. Adding another one to the mix gives them more chance of having one or two guys take the next step in their development. Once that happens, the Celtics’ ceiling will improve as a result.
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