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On Sunday night, the Boston Celtics will play the Philadelphia 76ers (at home) in Massachusetts.
The Celtics are coming off a huge 148-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Jaylen Brown led the way with 28 points and nine assists while shooting 9/12 from the field in 30 minutes of playing time.
Boston Celtics Announce Roster Move
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 06: General Manager Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics watches warmups before a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the TD Garden on February 06, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Before Sunday’s game, the Celtics announced a roster move.
The Celtics wrote: “We have signed John Tonje to a two-way contract ☘️”
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 16: John Tonje #9 of the Wisconsin Badgers looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Keith Smith of Spotrac added: “The Boston Celtics announced they have signed John Tonje to a two-way contract. Tonje’s 10 Day contract with the Celtics expired today, as did the 10 Day deal for Dalano Banton. Boston will likely wait 14 days before signing further players to standard contracts.”
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 15: John Tonje #9 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 15, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
John Tonje’s Basketball Background
Tonje was the 53rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Wisconsin.
He has appeared in two NBA games with averages of 1.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per contest.
During his final season in college, the 24-year-old averaged 19.6 points per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range in 37 games.
Jay King of The Athletic added: “As they continue to maneuver to stay out of the tax, the Celtics announced they have signed John Tonje to a two-way contract. He was a free agent after his 10-day expired. Dalano Banton’s 10-day contract has also expired. He is no longer with the team.”
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 16: John Tonje #9 of the Wisconsin Badgers looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Celtics This Season
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 17: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on January 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-20 record in 59 games.
They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are 19-9 in 28 games at home).
Following the 76ers, the Celtics will play their next game on Monday when they visit Kyle Kuzma and the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin.
After winning the 2024 NBA Championship, the Celtics are coming off a season where they lost to the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 playoffs.