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Boston Celtics Sign R.J. Hunter to Two-Way Contract

January 10, 2019 - NBA G League (G League) - Maine Red Claws News Release

PORTLAND, Maine - The Boston Celtics announced today that the team has signed guard R.J. Hunter to a two-way contract.

Hunter, a product of Georgia State, was a 1st round selection (28th overall) by Boston in the 2015 NBA Draft. During his rookie season, Hunter played 8 games on assignment with the Red Claws in 2015-16, averaging 13.8 points per game.

In 22 games this season with the Erie Bayhawks, Hunter averaged 22.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game.

Players under two-way contracts can play up to 45 days with the NBA parent team, and the rest of the season in the NBA G League. Hunter is expected to join the Red Claws tomorrow.

The Red Claws face Long Island tonight at the Expo, and take on Northern Arizona Saturday at home as well.

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