Celtics To Sign Former Wizards Shooter Garrison Mathews

Originally posted on FortyEightMinutes | Last updated 9/24/21

Former Wizard Garrison Mathews is signing a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Celtics, as Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Free agent guard Garrison Mathews is signing a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Mathews spent his first two NBA seasons with Wizards and played 64 games (24 starts) in 2020-21.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 24, 2021

Mathews had interest from other teams, including the Cavaliers.

The sharpshooter spent his first two seasons in the league splitting time between Washington and the G-League’s Capital City Go-Go while on a two-way contract.

Mathews has 24 starts during his 64 appearances for the Wizards. He averaged 5.5 points per game while hitting 38.4% of his shots from behind the arc.

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