6:30pm: The signing is official, the Celtics announced in a press release.
3:28pm: The Celtics are signing free agent swingman Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year contract, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
A second-round pick (47th overall) back in 2018, the 26-year-old Ukrainian has bounced around quite a bit over his five NBA seasons, having played for six different teams over that span. Mykhailiuk spent most of 2022/23 with the Knicks prior being traded to Charlotte at the February deadline in the four-team deal that sent Josh Hart to New York.
While Mykhailiuk rarely saw action with New York, appearing in just 13 games for 40 total minutes, he played well for the Hornets down the stretch last season. In 19 games (22.5 MPG) with Charlotte, he averaged 10.6 PPG, 2.7 APG and 2.4 RPG on .441/.404/.676 shooting.
Mostly known as a solid outside shooter (36.0% career from deep), Mykhailiuk has appeared in 252 regular season games for the Lakers, Pistons, Thunder, Raptors, Knicks and Hornets. He also brings plus size on the wing, standing 6’7″ and weighing 205 pounds.
A report last month indicated that Greek club Panathinaikos was interested in Mykhailiuk’s services, but the veteran guard/forward was reportedly focused on finding another NBA opportunity, which has now come to fruition.
Boston, meanwhile, has been scouring the free agent market for wing depth, reportedly holding workouts with at least four veterans over the past week-plus. Mykhailiuk wasn’t among the players named, but obviously he was on the team’s radar.
The Celtics only have 13 players on standard contracts (11 guaranteed), so they won’t have to make a roster move to sign Mykhailiuk, though it’s unclear if he’ll receive a guaranteed deal.
Solid veteran bench minimum player who hopefully can light a fire under sam hauser
Always good to have shooting and he’s coming into his peak. Hopefully Giles is next.
Typical
Typical what?
you people are exhausting
Celtics occupying some beach front property for free in your head .
Another SF lol. Calm down Brad
Sign this guy and waive Sam
Why would the Celtics waive Sam? He’s a solid bench that can shoot 3’s. We all know NBA plays today are more on 3’s.
Good job Brad & Coach! I really like what I read. 6’7″, swing man, shoots the three, 26 years old, maybe tough Euro, when given minutes the end of last year he performed. I have to believe given the chance lots of fringe NBA players could play very well. Coach Joe will have quite a lot to choose from this training camp & early season! Go Celtics!
A solid shooter and scorer who just needs the right opportunity to shine.
I think Svi just needs the opportunity to shine…
Like a lot of role players in the NBA, they need the right pieces around them and to be used correctly…
I hope this Celtics team really comes together. With the talent we already had, a head coach that can build to a goal and these new talented players to help we have a great chance to jell. Go Celtics!
Can I buy a vowel?