Forget the stars! The Celtics just found their UNDERGROUND RAILGUN! A kid averaging 1.7 minutes just got a 2-YEAR DEAL—Boston is playing 4D CHESS while the league is playing checkers!
The Boston Celtics pulled off one of the sneakiest roster moves of the season on Saturday, converting two-way guard Max Shulga into a full standard two-year contract. Yes, you read that right—the same mystery-box rookie who barely saw the court just locked in real NBA money and a guaranteed roster spot. ESPN’s Shams Charania dropped the news, and Celtics fans everywhere started refreshing their timelines like it was Christmas morning.
Boston originally grabbed the Ukrainian sharpshooter with the No. 57 pick in the 2025 draft (via the Orlando Magic trade), then stashed him in Maine all season. Shulga suited up for just three regular-season cameos—1.7 minutes per night, one lonely shot attempt, and two fouls. That’s it. On paper it looks like nothing. In reality? Boston just bet on the hidden gem nobody else saw coming.
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This move is pure genius. Shulga now earns a proper NBA salary, secures his spot on the 15-man roster, and—most importantly—frees up that two-way slot for the next diamond in the rough. The Celtics are cooking with gas.
And make no mistake, this “G-League mystery box” has serious range. The 24-year-old spent five college seasons bouncing between Utah State and VCU. At the Rams he turned into a straight-up sniper, dropping 15 points, 5.9 rebounds, and four assists per game while bombing 38.7% from deep. He helped drag VCU to the NCAA Tournament in his final year. Translation: the kid can SHOOT. The railgun is loaded.
Meanwhile, the Celtics sit pretty at 44-23, locked into second place in the East—right behind the Detroit Pistons and ahead of the Knicks and Cavs. Fresh off a win against the Washington Wizards, Boston stays home for the next one: a Sunday night showdown with the Phoenix Suns on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
So yeah… while other teams are out here chasing All-Stars with max contracts, the Celtics just upgraded their secret weapon for pocket change. Two years for a G-League mystery box? That’s not just a steal—it’s highway robbery. The railgun is officially Boston’s now. Buckle up.