Amari Williams signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics, splitting time between the NBA club and Maine Celtics in the G League. The 7-foot center, the No. 46 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is eligible to be active for up to 50 games and will earn 636,435 — 50% of the minimum salary for a zero-year player. Williams is the third two-way signing for Boston, joining RJ Luis and Max Shulga, signaling a deliberate pathway for a rookie with frontcourt versatility and shot-blocking potential to develop in the organization.

The former Kentucky standout emerged after a four-year run at Drexel, where he built a reputation as a defensive anchor and rim protector. In college, he posted a standout SEC line with a mix of scoring, rebounding and distributing, and he previously left a mark in Drexel history with multiple blocks records. He logged Summer League time with Boston, showing flashes of interior defense and interior scoring that the Celtics hope to translate to NBA readiness as he navigates the Maine Celtics' development system.