BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 24: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
Max Shulga played two minutes (but did not record any stats).
Celtics Make Roster Change After Wizards Game
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)
Following the game, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Celtics are making a roster move with Shulga.
Charania wrote: “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.”
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 has had limited playing time in the NBA, as he is currently averaging just 1.5 minutes of action in four games.
Shulga’s Basketball Career
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 20: Max Shulga #11 of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams defends Dallin Hall #30 of the Brigham Young Cougars during the second 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 played five seasons of college basketball at Utah State and VCU.
During his final season, he averaged 15.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range in 35 games.
GettyHONOLULU, HI – DECEMBER 23: Max Shulga #11 of the Utah State Aggies looks to pass as he is guarded by Efe Odigie #23 and Jefferson Koulibaly #0 of the SMU Mustangs during the second half of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic game at SimpliFi Arena on December 23, 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)
In the G League, the 23-year-old has averages of 16.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 39.6% from three-point range in 23 games.
@celtics two-way Max Shulga just posted a career-high 35 PTS for the @MaineCeltics 🔥 He’s averaging 15 PPG for Maine 👏”
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 19: Max Shulga #11 of VCU fields practices with his team during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First & Second Rounds Practice Day at Ball Arena on March 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Celtics Right Now
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 02: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 02, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 44-23 record in 67 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 22-10 at home).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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On Saturday evening, the Boston Celtics played the Washington Wizards (at home).The Celtics won by a score of 111-100.Max Shulga played two minutes (but did not record any stats).Celtics Make Roster Change After Wizards GameUPDATE: The signing is official. Boston Celtics @celtics · Follow We have signed Max Shulga to a standard contract ☘️ 2:00 […]
UPDATE: Boston Celtics Make Roster Change After Wizards Game