Stars Acquire Carsen Edwards
Published on November 6, 2021 under NBA G League (G League)
Salt Lake City Stars News Release
SALT LAKE CITY - The Salt Lake City Stars, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, announced today the acquisition of guard Carsen Edwards off waivers. In a related move, the team waived guard Alex Robinson.
Edwards (5-11, 200, Purdue) was drafted 33rd overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers before having his draft rights traded to the Boston Celtics. The Humble, Texas, native appeared in 37 games (one start) for the Celtics over two seasons (2019-2021) averaging 3.6 points, and 1.1 rebounds in 9.2 minutes.
Edwards also appeared in 13 games (nine starts) in the NBA G League for the Maine Red Claws during the 2019-20 season, owning averages of 22.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.8 steals in 34.3 minutes a game.
Prior to entering the NBA draft, Edwards spent three years at Purdue playing in 108 games (93 starts) with career averages of 17.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.4 minutes. Edwards earned several awards during his collegiate career including All-Big Ten First Team honors in back-to-back years (2018-19), Consensus All-American Second Team (2019) and Jerry West Award (best SG) in 2018.
Robinson appeared in one game with the Stars this season contributing five points, six rebounds and three assists.
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