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Celtics Sign Malik Fitts to Contract Extending Through 2022-23 Season

Malik Fitts hasn't gotten much time on the court since joining the Celtics, but fans have noted the energy he provides in the form of consistently spectacular celebrations.

Bobby Krivitsky

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ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting the Celtics are signing Malik Fitts to a contract that will extend through next season.

Since signing with the Celtics on Feb. 22, Fitts has played in two games for a total of five minutes. While he hasn't gotten much time on the court, fans of the green and white have noted how supportive he is of his teammates and the energy he provides in the form of consistently spectacular celebrations.

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Fitts, a six-foot-eight forward, is familiar with New England from his time in high school at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire. Last season was Fitts' first in the NBA, playing three games with the Los Angeles Clippers. He participated in seven for the Utah Jazz earlier this season.

Wednesday, Fitts and the Celtics begin a four-game road trip, with the first three on the West Coast, starting with a matchup against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The game tips off at 10:00 ET. Inside The Celtics will have content related to the game coming out before, during, and after. And follow @BobbyKrivitsky on Twitter for updates and analysis from pregame to post.

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Bobby Krivitsky
BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.

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