BREAKING: Boston Celtics Reportedly Sign Former USC Star

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics will sign Drew Peterson.

UPDATE: The Boston Celtics have officially signed Drew Peterson.   

We have signed @Drewpeterson23 to a two-way contract ☘️

📝: https://t.co/OtAoppYFOO pic.twitter.com/uz7uY0r4VC

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 14, 2023

On Tuesday evening, the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (at home) by a score of 120-113.    

They will play their next game on Thursday when they host the Cavs (again).  

On Wednesday afternoon, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the team is signing Drew Peterson to a two-way contract. 

Via Wojnarowski's first post: "The Boston Celtics are zeroing in on free agent F Drew Peterson for a two-way contract, sources tell ESPN. He’s been playing with Sioux Falls of the G League."

The Boston Celtics are zeroing in on free agent F Drew Peterson for a two-way contract, sources tell ESPN. He’s been playing with Sioux Falls of the G League.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 13, 2023

Via Wojnarowski's second post: "Peterson's agents with @EquityBBall-- Mike Silverman and Troy Payne -- say the deal is agreed upon and Peterson is expected to join the Celtics as soon as Thursday."

Peterson's agents with @EquityBBall -- Mike Silverman and Troy Payne -- say the deal is agreed upon and Peterson is expected to join the Celtics as soon as Thursday. https://t.co/gODYHinbp2

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 13, 2023

Peterson went undrafted this past summer after playing five seasons of college basketball for Rice (two) and USC (three). 

Last season (with USC), he averaged 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 44.2% from the field and 35.8% from the three-point range in 33 games. 

Peterson's G-League stats this season: 15.2 PPG 5.5 RPG 4.2 APG 1.0 SPG 0.5 BPG on 52.8% FG 40.7% 3PT 85.7% FT in 13 games.

He's 24 years old, 6-9, 205 and originally from Illinois. Joins JD Davison & Neemias Queta as Boston's 2-way players.

— Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) December 13, 2023

Peterson had most recently been playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce (the G League affiliate of the Miami Heat). 

Drew Peterson continues to put up big numbers for the Force recording 25 PTS on 68.8% shooting, 9 AST and 6 REB against the Cruise on Tuesday 🔥 pic.twitter.com/o5dnnl8fk1

— Sioux Falls Skyforce (@SFSkyforce) December 12, 2023

The Celtics had an open two-way roster spot because they waived Nathan Knight on Tuesday evening.

We have waived Nathan Knight.

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 12, 2023

As for the Celtics, they are the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-5 record in their first 22 games. 

They are 7-3 over their last ten games and in the middle of a two-game winning streak. 

At home, the Celtics are a perfect 11-0 in Boston, Massachusetts. 

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