The Celtics likely did Davison a bit of a favor by cutting him now since it allowed him to find a landing spot elsewhere while open roster spots remained available. The former second-round pick was no longer eligible for a two-way contract in Boston (three years is the max with one team),

Are the Boston Celtics trying to get out of the repeater tax this offseason? The Celtics have made some major moves to get under the second apron by trading away Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, letting Luke Kornet and (presumably) Al Horford walk in free agency, and cutting JD Davison.