Sources confirm both Marcus Smart and Terry Rozier options have been picked up. Makes sense considering their play and the rising salary cap. Other news out of Celtics practice today – Smart will make his season debut on Wednesday against Chicago after participating fully in practice. Smart sprained his ankle in the final preseason game.
James Young, who is also eligible to have his option picked up, has not been told one way or another if the Celtics were picking up his option.
Good news all around!
Smart will earn $4.3 million next season and Rozier about $1.9 million. Bargain basement money for both players. It appears James Young will have to play out the season as a pending FA.
Smart’s return – even a rusty one – will still help the offensively challenged second unit. As for Kelly Olynyk, he’s still about two weeks away.
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