Report: Celtics sign point guard Jeff Teague
By Alex Barth, 985TheSportsHub.com
Less than an hour after losing backup point guard Brad Wanamaker in free agency, the Celtics have found a replacement and potential upgrade.
Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe is reporting the team has signed point guard Jeff Teague. The terms of the deal were not immediately available.
Teague spent last season with the Atlanta Hawks after stops with the Timberwolves and Pacers. He was originally drafted by the Hawks with the 19th overall pick in 2009.
MORE: Celtics add Tristan Thompson
The 32-year-old played in 59 games last season, split between Atlanta and Minnesota. He averaged 10.9 points and 5.2 assists per game, while shooting 43.6-percent from the field. In 12 NBA seasons, he is a 35.6 percent three-point shooter.
Teague will compete with Tremont Waters, Carsen Edwards, and Payton Pritchard for minutes behind Kemba Walker. As the veteran of the group, he should enter with an upper hand given the abbreviated training camp and preseason.
Danny Ainge has now made a pair of veteran signings in free agency, after adding Tristan Thompson earlier on Saturday. The day started with Gordon Hayward agreeing to a four-year, $120 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
Click here for 98.5 The Sports Hub’s complete coverage of the Celtics.
Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Looking for a podcast guest? Let him know on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at Alexander.Barth@bbgi.com.
