Celtics sign Dillon Mitchell to two-way contract following college rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Dillon Mitchell, selected 40th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, will not return to college but has inked a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics. This decision follows speculation about the possibility of his return to college basketball after a court ruling allowed extra eligibility for some players. Mitchell played three Summer League games, highlighting his talents with a standout performance that included 24 points and six steals in one game. He will primarily play for the Maine Celtics in the G League, as two-way contracts limit NBA appearances to 50 games. The Celtics now have two of their three two-way contracts filled.
- •Mitchell was the 40th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •He played for Texas, Cincinnati, and St. John's before joining the Celtics.
- •Mitchell averaged 8.3 points and 7.0 rebounds last season.
- •He had a notable Summer League performance with 24 points and six steals.
- •The Celtics have now used two of three available two-way contracts.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics Rookie Makes Final Decision Amid Return-to-College Rumors
"The news comes after Dillon Mitchell appeared in three Summer League games with the Celtics.
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