{"id":96284,"date":"2024-09-17T17:02:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T21:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=96284"},"modified":"2024-09-17T17:03:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T21:03:47","slug":"boston-celtics-sign-71-big-man-dmytro-skapintsev-to-training-camp-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/17\/boston-celtics-sign-71-big-man-dmytro-skapintsev-to-training-camp-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston Celtics Sign 7&#8217;1&#8243; Big Man to Training Camp Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to HoopsHype&#8217;s Michael Scotto, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/16\/celtics-joe-mazzulla-in-position-to-hunt-down-coty-this-season\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Celtics<\/a> have signed center <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/skapidm01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dmytro Skapintsev<\/a> to an Exhibit 10 contract.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Boston Celtics and Dmytro Skapintsev have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal, league sources told <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hoopshype?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@hoopshype<\/a>. The 7-foot-1 center from Ukraine was called up by the New York Knicks last season. He\u2019s two-way eligible and enters training camp looking to compete for a spot with the Celtics <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yEyyGvcgWb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yEyyGvcgWb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MikeAScotto\/status\/1836090362110316818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 17, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Skapintsev appeared in two games for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/15\/new-york-knicks-reunite-with-veteran-forward-marcus-morris\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Knicks<\/a> last season. The Ukraine big man only logged two total minutes and failed to score on his only field goal attempt. He did, however, play a legitimate role with the Knicks&#8217; G League affiliate in Westchester. In 25 games last season, he averaged 12.1 points, 8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.6 blocks. Skapintsev also shot 53.7% from the field and 30% from the three-point line.<\/p>\n<h2>Boston Celtics Sign 7&#8217;1&#8243; Big Man to Training Camp Deal<\/h2>\n<h3>Where Dmytro Skapintsev Ranks On Boston&#8217;s Roster<\/h3>\n<p>There is a very small chance Skapintsev will play in a game for the Celtics next season. This is even true given their slim depth at the position following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/porzikr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kristaps Porzingis<\/a>&#8216; injury. However, as Scotto mentioned in his tweet, Skapintsev is eligible for a two-way contract. Currently, the Celtics have filled their two-way spots with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/davisjd01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JD Davison<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/peterdr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drew Peterson<\/a>, and rookie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/watsoan02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anton Watson<\/a>. However, if Skapintsev can perform well in training camp, a two-way deal could be an option for him down the line.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, at most, he will likely play exclusively in the G League for the Celtics next season. However, as a 7&#8217;1&#8243; big, he possesses great size that would be valuable to any team in the NBA. However, at 26 years old, it seems unlikely he will drastically improve on the court.<\/p>\n<h3>The Boston Celtics&#8217; Outlook After Signing Dmytro Skapintsev<\/h3>\n<p>The Celtics are the reigning NBA champions and still look like the team to beat. This summer, the team made very few changes. They drafted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheiba01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baylor Scheierman<\/a>, who could contribute to the team immediately. Furthermore, they added veteran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/walkelo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lonnie Walker<\/a> IV on a training camp deal. However, it remains unclear <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/02\/celtics-may-waive-player-ahead-of-2024-25-season-opener\/\" target=\"_self\">what his role on the team<\/a> will ultimately look like.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, the Celtics lost sharpshooter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mykhasv01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Svi Mykhailiuk<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/09\/utah-jazz-are-reportedly-signing-boston-celtics-champion-svi-mykhailiuk\/\" target=\"_self\">the Utah Jazz<\/a>. Furthermore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brissos01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oshae Brissett<\/a>, who <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/06\/23\/boston-celtics-free-agent-officially-decides-on-player-option-oshae-brissett\/\" target=\"_self\">declined his player option<\/a> at the start of free agency, remains unsigned. While a reunion is technically still on the table, it seems unlikely at this stage in the offseason.<\/p>\n<p>The Celtics will miss Porzingis to start the regular season due to the rare injury he suffered during the NBA Finals. However, even with his absence, the Celtics are a loaded team on paper. They will still have Finals MVP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brownja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaylen Brown<\/a> and star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tatumja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jayson Tatum<\/a> on the roster. Plus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/whitede01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Derrick White<\/a>, who signed a contract extension this summer, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/holidjr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-09-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jrue Holiday<\/a> continue to make up arguably the best defensive backcourt in the NBA.<\/p>\n<p>All eyes are on the Celtics as they aim to repeat as champions, but this is a challenge they are <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/05\/joe-mazzulla-celtics-will-embrace-defending-champs-target\/\" target=\"_self\">clearly ready to take on<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to HoopsHype&#8217;s Michael Scotto, the Boston Celtics have signed center Dmytro Skapintsev to an Exhibit 10 contract. Boston Celtics and Dmytro Skapintsev have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal, league sources told @hoopshype. The 7-foot-1 center from Ukraine was called up by the New York Knicks last season. He\u2019s two-way eligible and enters training [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4631,"featured_media":69019,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1608,5,2,62,3],"tags":[450,798,138],"class_list":["post-96284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basketball","category-celtics","category-featured","category-nba","category-news","tag-jaylen-brown","tag-jayson-tatum","tag-kristaps-porzingis"],"modified_by":"Elie Deglaoui","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96284\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}