Celtics Make Key Roster Decision on G League MVP

The Boston Celtics are keeping their options open—and their G League MVP in the mix.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Boston has exercised JD Davison‘s team option for the 2025–26 season. The one-year deal is worth $2.27 million and non-guaranteed, giving the front office maximum flexibility with one of their most intriguing young players.

From 53rd Overall to MVP

It’s been a steady climb for Davison since the Celtics picked him 53rd overall in the 2022 draft. After bouncing between Boston and Maine on two-way contracts, he put together a breakout season in the G League—averaging 25.6 points, 7.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game. He didn’t just impress—he dominated.

The 22-year-old took home G League MVP honors and saw his hard work rewarded with a late-season bump to Boston’s full roster. He’s only logged 198 NBA minutes across three years, but the needle is clearly trending up.

A Door Opens in the Celtics’ Rotation

With Jrue Holiday now in Portland and Anfernee Simons’ status up in the air, a real opportunity could be forming. The Celtics’ backcourt rotation is in flux, and Davison’s name is quietly starting to surface as a potential next man up.

He’ll still have to earn it. His deal is non-guaranteed, and Boston has the flexibility to move on if necessary. But the opening is there. If Davison shows out in camp and preseason, he could crack the regular-season rotation.

Celtics Veterans Have Taken Notice

Jaylen Brown has been one of Davison’s biggest supporters, calling the Alabama product “Bama” and praising his growth:

“He’s gotten so much better. I saw it in training camp — JD, you could tell he took it to another level.”

Former teammate Holiday echoed the sentiment earlier this year:

“He’s an NBA player… you can tell anytime he comes back, and we throw him out there – he’s so comfortable. He fits right in.” — via Noa Dalzell

Confidence from stars. Production in the G League. And now, a possible path to minutes.

What Comes Next?

This is the definition of a prove-it year. The Celtics already converted Davison’s two-way deal to a standard contract before the playoffs—a quiet but telling move.

With Holiday gone and Kristaps Porzingis traded, Boston’s roster is evolving. Youth could be called upon to step up. And JD Davison, the high-flying MVP out of Maine, may finally get his chance.

Boston just made their decision. Now it’s up to JD to make the most of it.