Report: Celtics to sign Max Shulga to 2-year standard contract

Boston Celtics two-way rookie guard Max Shulga will reportedly be upgraded to a standard two-year contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Shulga signed a two-way contract after the Celtics selected him with the 57th overall pick last year in the NBA draft out of VCU. He has logged only four appearances this season with the Celtics, totaling just six minutes for coach Joe Mazzulla.

The Celtics are also expected to sign center Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract on Sunday to reach the roster minimum of 14 players. They will need to sign Bassey or another player for the remainder of the season once that contract is completed.

The Boston Celtics are signing two-way Max Shulga on a standard two-year contract, sources tell ESPN. The Ukrainian guard went to Boston with the No. 57 pick in last June's NBA draft and has spent the season with Maine in the G League. pic.twitter.com/5eMzxLS8VO— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 15, 2026

Shulga was the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year last season, averaging 15 points, 5.9 rebounds, four assists and 1.8 steals on 38.7% shooting from 3-point range. He ranked ninth in the conference in points (526) and eighth in the country in win shares (7.0).

The Ukrainian has logged 36 appearances in the G League, averaging 15.6 points, 6.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals while shooting 36.7% from 3-point range. He recorded a career-high 35 points, nine assists, five rebounds and five steals on Feb. 7.

Shulga will now finish the season on a standard contract after spending much of the year in Maine. The organization has been pleased with his addition to the roster and is eager to watch his continued development this year and beyond.

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