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Devin Carter diagnosed with mono after signing two-way deal

The Celtics officially converted Devin Carter to a two-way deal. While the team is excited that Carter is sticking around, he won’t be suiting up for a little while. Carter has mononucleosis, according to multiple reports Sunday. That explains the…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:23 PM
Devin Carter diagnosed with mono after signing two-way deal
Key Things to Know
  • Devin Carter was diagnosed with mononucleosis shortly after signing a two-way deal with the Boston Celtics.
  • Carter has been sidelined since the preseason opener and could reportedly miss several more weeks.
  • The former 2024 lottery pick scored 17 points against Cleveland in his lone preseason appearance for Boston.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Celtics officially converted guard Devin Carter to a two-way deal, but he has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. Carter has been sidelined since the preseason opener due to the illness, and reports indicate he could miss several weeks with no firm return timeline set.

Carter impressed in his preseason debut, scoring 17 points against Cleveland. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla praised Carter's ceiling and defensive potential as the Celtics added him to their final two-way roster slot alongside Dillon Mitchell and Amari Williams.

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