Celtics sign Dillon Mitchell to two-way contract after draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Boston Celtics signed second-round draft pick Dillon Mitchell to a two-way contract on August 5. This follows speculation he might return to college for a fifth year. Mitchell, who played at St. John's, Texas, and Cincinnati, is considered a development project. The Celtics also drafted center Chris Cenac Jr. at pick No. 27 in the first round. Training camp for the Celtics begins in September, with the preseason starting in early October.
- •Dillon Mitchell signs a two-way contract with the Celtics.
- •Mitchell played at St. John's, Texas, and Cincinnati.
- •Celtics also drafted Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 27.
- •Training camp opens in September, preseason starts in October.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics Come to Terms with Second Round Draft Pick
"It looks like the speculation around Dillon Mitchell has come to an end.
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