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Charles Bassy’s sudden Celtics debut might be the most underrated power move of the summer while NBA front offices scramble to finalize blockbuster trades and throw millions at bigname stars. The Boston Celtics may have just pulled off one of the most quietly strategic moves of the offseason and almost nobody noticed. On Friday night in Las Vegas, Charles Bassie, yes, the same Bassie who barely saw consistent minutes in San Antonio, came off the bench and exploded for 14 points and 11 rebounds in just 18 minutes during Boston’s summer league win over Memphis. But this wasn’t just a solid statline, it was a message. The Celtics didn’t just invite Bassie, they activated a contingency plan. This wasn’t some routine summer league cameo. According to League insiders, Boston has been monitoring Bassie since last offseason with Porzingis traded, Al Horford near retirement, and Luke Cornet gone. The Celtics front court went from a deep ocean to a shallow pond overnight. And Bassie now finds himself standing in the middle of it. Brad Stevens, who rarely makes public statements that hint at future moves, offered a glimpse into the thinking behind Bassy’s late arrival. “He’s a guy we’ve kept tabs on for a long time.” Stevens said he probably was the biggest reason we won last night. Let’s not brush past that. In a roster stacked with promising draft picks and hungry young talent, Bassie, a lastminute addition, was the differencemaker. That’s not a coincidence. Bassie isn’t some G-League filler or a charity invite. He’s 24 years old, 6′ 10 with legitimate NBA experience and a chip on his shoulder after being buried on a rebuilding Spurs team. He’s no longer playing for just a roster spot. He’s playing for redemption, for relevance, and maybe even for a permanent role in Boston’s future. And here’s the twist. The Celtics currently have no room for him. Their 15-man roster is technically full, but don’t let that fool you. Brad Stevens has built a reputation for midsummer shakeups. And with training camp contracts, back-end roster flexibility, and potential trades looming, it wouldn’t take much to make room for a player who suddenly looks like he belongs in the NBA rotation. Now, if Bosi keeps dominating this week in Vegas, Boston may have to act fast because once other teams see what he’s doing in a green jersey, the Celtics won’t be the only ones calling. This could be one of those under the moves we look back on in April and say, “How did they get this guy for free?” Baylor Shyman’s summer league debut was a red flag, and Boston might have a bigger problem than expected. Baylor Shyman entered the summer league with poise, swagger, and the presumed green light to create a fence. But after just one game, the hype around him may already be unraveling, and the Celtics could be facing a depth dilemma they weren’t prepared for. With the NBA free agency wave essentially dried up, most cap space spent, most impact players gone. All eyes have turned to the summer league. For contending teams like Boston, it’s not about discovery anymore. It’s about finding contributors now. And Shyman was supposed to be one of them. Shyman looked confident, sure, but not in control. He was handed the reigns of the Celtics summer league offense. Positioned as a primary initiator, but failed to convert that role into production. Shooting a brutal two for 14 from the field, including one vate from three, Shyman didn’t just have an off night, he exposed the ceiling of his current offensive game. But the concern runs deeper than missed shots. Shyman failed to draw a single foul on a drive and went just three or four from the free throw line despite dominating the ball for large stretches. In a setting designed to showcase aggressiveness and assertiveness, he settled far too often. Worse yet, he showed no impact on the defensive end where his already questionable reputation was only reinforced. He didn’t defend with urgency, didn’t rotate with speed, and rarely showed the physicality needed to survive at the next level. Let’s be clear, this isn’t a 19-year-old rookie adjusting to the speed of the pro game. Shyman is 24 with 5 years of college basketball under his belt. He’s not supposed to be finding his footing. He’s supposed to be standing out. For a Celtics team that just lost multiple key bench pieces and needs immediate lowcost production. This was supposed to be his moment. Instead, it raised uncomfortable questions. Why didn’t his scoring translate? Can a ball dominant creator with subpar athleticism and no defensive presence really earn minutes in Joe Mat’s rotation? Is Shyman closer to being a training camp cut than a reliable 10th man? The Celtics aren’t looking for stars in summer league. They’re looking for competence, floor spacers, smart defenders, guys who can hold a lead for 5 minutes while the starters rest. But right now, Baylor Shyman doesn’t even look like that. And unless he flips the script quickly, he could find himself falling out of Boston’s long-term plans altogether. In a postseason where every second unit mistake can swing a series, the Celtics cannot afford to hand out developmental minutes to players who aren’t ready. The time for patience is gone. Shyman’s margin for error shrinking by the day. Anony Simons might be gone before he even unpacks Celtics exploring a costly gamble. The ink is barely dry on Anthony Simons in green already feels like a coin flip. Simons entering the final year of a $27.6 million contract could be nothing more than a high-priced placeholder in Brad Stevens ever evolving chessboard. Let’s not sugarcoat this. Boston didn’t bring Simons in with long-term intentions. His arrival was more collateral than calculated. A byproduct of navigating the brutal terrain of luxury tax penalties. A trigger-happy scoring guard with limited defensive upside. Simons can fill it up. No question. He’s explosive, flashy, and has averaged over 20 points per game in each of the last two seasons. But Boston isn’t lacking offense. What they’re hemorrhaging is size, defense, and financial flexibility. After losing Chrisaps Porzingis, JRU Holiday, and likely Al Horford, and insiders aren’t even pretending it’s a secret. ESPN’s Brian Winhorst didn’t mince words on the Hoop Collective. The Celtics are actively trying to move Andre Simons. Whether they can or not is another story. Translation: Boston wants out before this becomes a regrettable financial. Entanglement one proposed escape route. A salary dump disguised as a depth play. Bailey Basset of Clutch Points floated a trade sending Simons to the Wizards in exchange for Cory Kiss, but in reality it could be a financial lifeline is one of the most efficient spot-up shooters in the league. And Holmes, while not the player he once was, at least fills a hole in the Celtics. Thin front court, but don’t overlook the subtext. This move isn’t about basketball. It’s about escaping the shackles of the second apron. If Boston doesn’t match outgoing and incoming salaries precisely, this isn’t cap flexibility, it’s cap survival. Now, toss in one more twist. Marcus Smart. According to Jake Weinbach, a reunion between Boston and its former emotional leader, is not off the table. Smart, now stuck in a rebuilding mess in Washington, may be the odd man out in a Wizards roster, overloaded with guards and devoid of direction. The Wizards are expected to cut ties with veterans soon. And if Smart becomes available, the Celtics could pounce. Would Stevens dare undo one of his boldest moves just a year later? Would Boston bring back the heart and soul defender they traded away in pursuit of star power? It sounds crazy, but in this new CBA landscape where cohesion and chemistry might outweigh pure talent, smart might be exactly what Boston needs. Off the bench, the message from Brad Stevens is clear. Boston is building for a future centered on Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Not luxury tax doom. Every dollar matters. Every roster spot counts. And players like Simons, talented as they are, could be expendable if they don’t fit the new puzzle. So, here’s the reality. Anony Simons may never truly wear the Celtics jersey. His presence is a bridge, a temporary asset with a ticking clock. Whether he stays or gets flipped for role players in draft capital, one thing’s certain, Boston is not done. The silence before the storm is already cracking. Dot. And if Marcus Smart walks through that door again, everything changes.
🚨The Celtics’ Summer League Just Took a SHOCKING Turn And No One Saw It Coming 👀🍀
While NBA fans were busy tracking blockbuster trades and superstar signings, the Boston Celtics quietly unleashed chaos in Las Vegas and it all started with one unexpected name: Charles Bassey.
Out of nowhere, Bassey landed in Summer League and instantly hijacked the spotlight, dropping 14 points and 11 boards in just 18 minutes. But this wasn’t just a fluke performance this might be Brad Stevens’ secret masterstroke in an offseason filled with tension, salary cap pressure, and roster upheaval.
Meanwhile, Baylor Scheierman, once hyped as a potential steal, may already be falling out of Boston’s long-term plans after a brutal debut. And Anfernee Simons? He might be packing his bags before even unpacking them, with trade talks heating up and rumors of a shocking Marcus Smart reunion beginning to swirl.
This video breaks down everything Bassey’s breakout, Scheierman’s stumble, Simons’ uncertain role, and the Celtics’ urgent search for cheap but meaningful production in the shadow of the second tax apron.
💥 Could Bassey be the frontcourt solution Boston didn’t know it had?
❌ Is Baylor Scheierman already on the brink of being cut?
🏀 Will Brad Stevens trade Simons… or pull off the unthinkable and bring back Marcus Smart?
This is not your typical Summer League recap. This is the kind of under-the-radar storm that could reshape Boston’s future.
👉 Watch now, and don’t miss what might be the most important Celtics update of the offseason.
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