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Celtics Make Key Contract Decision on Hugo Gonzalez, Baylor Scheierman
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The Boston Celtics have taken care of some important business involving two of their young players.
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According to Spotrac's Keith Smith , the Celtics have picked up the rookie-scale team options for both Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman for the 2027-28 season.
Gonzalez will make $3.1 million in 2027-28 compared to $5.0 million for Scheierman.
The No. 30 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Scheierman is now under contract through 2027-28 and is slated to be a restricted free agent in the 2028 offseason. Gonzalez, the No. 28 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has another team option for 2028-29 worth $5.5 million. He is currently on track to become a restricted free agent in 2029.
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Both Gonzalez and Scheierman have carved out roles in Joe Mazzulla's rotation after being selected late in the first round.
Gonzalez appeared in 74 games as a rookie, averaging 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from 3-point range.
Scheierman started 20 of the 77 games during his sophomore season. He averaged 5.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 45.3 percent from the field, 39.9 percent from 3-point range and 90.3 percent from the free-throw line.
Both players are now under team control for at least one more season.
