As a result, the Celtics elected to sign a 7-foot center whom the franchise recently acquired (from the Orlando Magic on draft night) to serve as a potential replacement for Horford if he moves on this summer. “The Boston Celtics signed No. 46 pick Amari Williams to a two-way deal," HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto stated Friday.

Fans of the Boston Celtics have mostly come to terms with the fact that vet big man Al Horford will join the Golden State Warriors as an unrestricted free agent. But recent reporting has hinted at the possibility that the University of Florida alum's career might end up going in a very different direction.

The Boston Celtics have brought in a new possible starting center for the 2025-26 season. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Boston is signing free agent big man Chris Boucher to a one-season, $3.3 million deal, per his agent Sam Permut of Roc Nation.