According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics signed DJ Steward to a coaching camp deal to compete for a two-way spot. Boston already has JD Davison and Jay Scrubb tied down on two-way contracts for the upcoming season, however the brand new Collective Bargaining Settlement permits groups to hold three gamers on two-way’s, giving Steward a chance that wouldn’t have been there in earlier years.
The 6’2 guard went undrafted in 2021 after averaging 13 factors, 3.9 rebounds, and a pair of.4 assists in his lone season at Duke College.
After the draft, Steward signed with the Sacramento Kings summer time league group. He then signed a contract with the Kings earlier than being waived by the beginning of the season. The previous Blue Satan then signed with the Kings’ G-League affiliate the Stockton Kings. Steward performed two seasons with Stockton, averaging 13.1 factors, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists whereas capturing over 45% from the sphere.
Steward lately performed eight video games for the Philadelphia 76ers summer time league group. Towards the New Orleans Pelicans, Steward went off for 36 factors, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.
