Celtics sign Charles Bassey to second 10-day contract

The Celtics are continuing to tinker with the end of their bench, and it appears they have taken a liking to Charles Bassey. Boston is re-signing Bassey to a second 10-day contract as it needed to add a man to keep its roster minimum of 14 players. The contract also allows the Cs to stay under the luxury tax. 

The 25-year-old big man has only appeared in two games in the green and white this season, playing a combined four minutes in garbage time appearances. 

Bassey was with the Celtics summer league team where he seemingly impressed the Boston brass. Last summer he averaged 15.3 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks while shooting over 70% from the floor. 

This will be the last contract the Cs will give Bassey as it will look to convert Ron Harper Jr.’s two-way contract into a standard NBA deal. The move would make Harper Jr. eligible to appear in the postseason.

Harper Jr. has looked impressive throughout stretches of this season. The Rutgers product's signature performance came on the road against the Spurs where he poured in 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting. Whether or not he would see any real postseason minutes is a question, but he does provide an end of the bench option if Boston needs it.