The Boston Celtics waived Miles Norris, a two-way forward who joined late in the 2024-25 season, as the team shifts toward a longer-term developmental arc amid Jayson Tatum’s Achilles scare. Boston trimmed payroll and reshaped its two-way depth, moving Georges Niang to cap space with an eye on the Utah Jazz move and adding 2025 draft pieces like Max Shulga and Amari Williams. Norris posted modest NBA numbers (2.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg in three games) but flashed shooting potential in the G League (14.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 39.3% 3PT). The ripple effect signals a Celtics plan to weather a down year while investing in youth, with the roster tuned for a longer development curve.

Norris’ exit comes as Boston navigates a period of salary adjustments and roster recalibration after Tatum’s injury altered their immediate competitive window. Niang’s swap into Jazz cap space and the addition of Shulga and Williams underscore a pivot from short-term depth to future flexibility. For fantasy players, the move tightens Norris’ immediate upside but preserves a watch-list signal around Celtics youngsters and two-way players who could surface in limited windows, especially if injury or schedule pressures open doors.

Fantasy takeaway: treat Norris as a low-probability, high-upside hold on dynasty and deep-league rosters. Monitor preseason rotations and potential landings with other teams as two-way deals evolve; the path to meaningful minutes exists for shooters with length, but the current window favors development over immediate production.