Celtics sign rookie Jordan Walsh to four-year, $7.6 million contract

The Boston Celtics have signed rookie ahead Jordan Walsh to a four-year, $7.6 million contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. In line with Keith Smith of Spotrac, the deal will embody a workforce possibility within the last season.

Walsh’s contract classifies as the second-round pick exception, a contract launched by the brand new CBA. It permits groups to signal second-round picks to 3 or four-year customary offers.

Boston traded again within the 2023 NBA Draft to select Walsh with the 38th pick, making the 19-year-old their solely rookie from this yr’s class.

The 6-foot-7 ahead spent one yr at Arkansas. He averaged 7.1 factors, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists on 43.3% taking pictures from the sphere and 27.8% taking pictures from behind the three-point line.

Walsh’s 7-foot-2 wingspan and spectacular motor helped his defensive potential leap off the web page with the Razorbacks and heading into the NBA Draft. Throughout his first public appearance as a Celtic, Walsh emphasised that skillset in an try to endear himself to Boston followers.

“I heard that Boston likes individuals who dive on the ground greater than individuals who dunk the ball. That man’s going to be me,” Walsh stated at a Celtics basketball camp in Cambridge on June 26. “I’ll nonetheless perform a little dunking, however I’m only a man who needs to do no matter it takes to win.”

The camp and town welcomed him with open arms, and Walsh was able to reciprocate the love.

“I acquired right here final night time, and it’s beginning to sink in. This helps for positive. The youngsters right here have positively welcomed me to the Celtics,” Walsh stated. “It’s been enjoyable. I like town to this point. I like the meals I’ve eaten. I like the individuals. I like the amenities. I’ve fallen in love with Boston, and I haven’t even been right here 24 hours.”