Tosan Evbuomwan
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Tosan Evbuomwan during his time with the Brooklyn Nets in January 2025
The Boston Celtics have quietly added a familiar NBA name to their development pipeline, with their G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, signing veteran forward Tosan Evbuomwan.
Maine announced the move on Wednesday, confirming Evbuomwan would be available immediately.
While the transaction attracted little attention, it speaks to Boston’s continued willingness to use the G League not only as a space for developing raw prospects, but also as a proving ground for players with NBA experience who remain on the margins of full-time roster roles.
To create space, Maine waived guard Rahsool Diggins. The Celtics had previously acquired Evbuomwan’s returning player rights, allowing the organization to move quickly once he became available.
Boston Celtics Capitalize on Familiar Opportunity
Evbuomwan, 24, hit the open market after the New York Knicks waived him to avoid his two-way contract becoming guaranteed. Boston, already holding his G League rights, wasted little time.
The forward stepped straight into Maine’s starting lineup for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Wisconsin Herd, and the debut could hardly have gone better.
Trailing by 20 points in the third-quarter, Maine stormed back with a dominant 53-25 run to close the game, earning a 114-106 win and improving to 6-4 on the regular season.
Evbuomwan played a central role, finishing with 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including two three-pointers, while logging 33 minutes. He also added four rebounds, four assists, and a block.
For the Celtics, the move fits a familiar blueprint. Boston has consistently used Maine as a space to evaluate players who may not need years of development but can provide structure, leadership, and competitive reps in meaningful minutes,
The signing does not guarantee an NBA future, but it places Evbuomwan in an organization known for rewarding readiness and reliability.
In recent seasons, the Celtics have increasingly leaned on the G League to identify players capable of stepping into defined roles when needed, rather than forcing rushed decisions.
Veteran Resume Brings Immediate Credibility
Evbuomwan arrives in Maine with a resume that stands out at the G League level.
The 6-foot-8 forward has appeared in 50 NBA games across three seasons, spending time with the Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, and Knicks.
Last season, he appeared in 28 games for Brooklyn, averaging 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, earning praise for his energy, physicality, and defensive versatility.
Earlier this season, he played five games for New York often returning to the G League, where he produced at a high-level with the Westchester Knicks.
Across 77 career G League games, Evbuomwan is averaging 17.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists on 51.3% shooting. He’s now set to suit up for his fifth G League team in just three seasons, a reflection of both the league’s fluid nature and his continued ability to generate interest.
As the season progresses, Maine’s ability to blend veterans like Evbuomwan with younger prospects will continue to shape how Boston manages depth behind the scenes.
For now, the move represents another quiet but calculated addition, one designed to keep options open rather than force immediate conclusions.