The Celtics waived guard JD Davison as part of a strategy to avoid luxury tax implications, shedding his $2.27 million salary. Davison, a 2022 second-round pick from Alabama, excelled in the G League, averaging 25.6 points and 7.7 assists last season but struggled to find a consistent role in the NBA. Despite the Celtics previously picking up his non-guaranteed option, the move allows the team to stay below the league's salary cap's second apron, leaving them with an open roster spot.
The Celtics waived guard JD Davison on Thursday in the latest cost-cutting move to avoid one of the more intense aspects of the league's luxury tax.
Davison, 22, was a second-round pick in 2022 out of Alabama. Despite becoming a central figure for the Maine Celtics - winning G League MVP in the most recent season - he was unable to find a consistent spot with the NBA-level squad.
With the waiving of Davison, the Celtics have reportedly achieved the goal of getting under the tax threshold. The move also leaves Boston with an open roster spot.
Though the Celtics reportedly picked up his contract option in June, the deal was non-guaranteed. Now, Davison, who averaged 25.6 points and 7.7 assists for Maine last season, will have a chance to make an NBA roster elsewhere.
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