Celtics, Grant Williams unable to reach deal before extension deadline, forward to become free agent
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The Celtics and forward Grant Williams were unable to come to terms on a contract before the rookie scale extension deadline Monday evening, according to reports. Williams will now become a restricted free agent this summer.
No rookie extension deals for Phoenix's Cam Johnson, Charlotte's P.J. Washington or Boston's Grant Williams -- all headed to restricted free agency next summer, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 17, 2022
Monday was the last day team and player could agree to an extension before the end of the season. The deadline passed at 6:00 p.m.
As a restricted free agent, the Celtics will have the ability to match any offer that Williams receives from another club in free agency.
Fellow 2019 draft class alumni like Jordan Poole, Nassir Little, Kevin Porter Jr and Brandon Clarke
Last year, the 23-year-old forward carved out a role as a key contributor for the NBA’s Eastern Conference champions. Williams provided defense versatility off the bench and has become a much-improved shooter, upping his three point percentage from .250 to .372 to .411 in each of his respective first three years.
Williams also etched himself a footnote in Boston Celtics playoff lore for his 27-point victory in the team’s do-or-die Game 7 against Milwaukee in the 2nd round.
Despite the lack of extension, Williams apparently had just one thing on his mind 18 minutes after the deadline.
Let’s go get a 💍 #18
— Grant Williams (@Grant2Will) October 17, 2022
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