Grant Williams and the Celtics didn’t come to an settlement on a contract extension by Monday’s deadline, in accordance with a number of studies.
The two sides had till Monday at 6 p.m. to achieve a deal. Williams, who’s coming into the ultimate 12 months of his four-year rookie contract after being drafted within the first spherical in 2019, was eligible for the rookie extension, however will now turn into a restricted free agent subsequent summer time.
Williams posted a tweet shortly after Monday’s deadline: “Let’s go get a (ring emoji) #18”
Let’s go get a 💍 #18
— Grant Williams (@Grant2Will) October 17, 2022
Williams might be primed for a breakout season after rising as a key bench participant for the Celtics of their run to the NBA Finals, changing into a robust 3-and-D participant as he posted a career-high 41.1% from 3-point vary and showcased his defensive versatility towards among the league’s greatest gamers. He had a robust preseason and appears to be including to his recreation with extra face-up and off-the-dribble strikes, and will see elevated enjoying time to start out the season within the absence of the injured Rob Williams.
Williams wasn’t fearful about whether or not or not he and the crew might attain a deal when he was requested earlier this month.
“I leave that stuff up to my agents,” Williams mentioned on Oct. 5. “That’s between my agents, Brad (Stevens), (Mike) Zarren and those guys. Whatever they want to get done, they want to get done. But for me, I’m just approaching every single day as if I either have it or I don’t have it. Just play the game the right way, make sure the team’s winning and focus on the ultimate goal of mine and that stuff will take care of itself. For me, I’m so locked in on the basketball side of things. Contract, anything of that nature, if it happens I’ll be happy, but until then, let’s just play it out the way we are.”
Source: www.bostonherald.com