On Monday night, the Boston Celtics will be at home to host the Phoenix Suns.
The Celtics are coming off a 111-100 victory over Trae Young and the Washington Wizards.
Neemias Queta led the team with 24 points and ten rebounds.
Boston Celtics Officially Sign 5-Year NBA Player
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Charles Bassey #28 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts against the Miami Heat during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Before their game with the Suns, the Celtics announced that they had signed a new player.
The Celtics wrote: “We have signed Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract ☘️”
Bassey was the 53rd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Western Kentucky.
Over part of five seasons, he has spent time with the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies.
His career averages are 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 62.6% from the field in 116 games.
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX – JANUARY 17: Charles Bassey #28 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half at Frost Bank Center on January 17, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
NBA Fans React To Bassey News
Here’s what people on social media said about the news:
@StevBuilds: “Definitely someone who can give you solid 10-15 minutes a game”
@realbucketscout: “WHY DID IT TAKE THIS LONG?”
@TheSaurus831: “Good addition. He cooked in summer league”
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 27: Charles Bassey #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on before playing against the Los Angeles Lakers at Wells Fargo Center on January 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
@sig_50: “In the midst of processing the Omer Yurtseven news to the Warriors (10-Day) I was curious what that would’ve meant for Charles Bassey as the 5/Big in their system at Santa Cruz (GLeague). Kind of disrespectful/telling that they went Yurt over Bassey… Bassey found another opportunity instead reverting back to signing with the Boston Celtics (10-Day) for some Center Depth/Insurance. Bassey had spent 2025-Summer League w/Boston Celtics. Mind You: Nikola Vučević is injured at the moment! This is solid depth/insurance.”
Daniel Donabedian: “After all the Summer League hype, Charles Bassey is finally with the Celtics:”
Zack Cox: “Signing Charles Bassey to a 10-day and converting Shulga’s two-way to a standard deal gets the Celtics back to the 14-player minimum (which they had until tomorrow to reach). They still have one open roster spot.”
Celtics Ahead Of Suns Clash
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 17: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on January 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Celtics are one of the elite teams in the NBA with a 44-23 record in 67 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 22-10 at home).
Following the Suns, the Celtics will host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
Boston Celtics Officially Sign 5-Year NBA Player Before Suns Game