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Clippers should’ve taken the low-risk Celtics did on a 2024 lottery pick

The Boston Celtics made a low-risk move on a former lottery pick, and it’s honestly something the LA Clippers should’ve done but chose not to.

By Iliyan Lakhani · Clipperholics

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Writer Iliyan Lakhani argues the LA Clippers should have signed former lottery pick Devin Carter.
Devin Carter signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Boston Celtics after being waived by Atlanta.
Carter recorded 17 points, five rebounds, and three assists in Boston's preseason win against Cleveland.

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Iliyan Lakhani of Clipperholics argues that the LA Clippers should have signed guard Devin Carter before the Boston Celtics acquired him. Carter, selected 13th overall in 2024, was traded by the Sacramento Kings to the Atlanta Hawks and subsequently waived before signing an Exhibit 10 deal with Boston.

The writer notes that Carter impressed during Boston's preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording 17 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Lakhani believes Carter's two-way abilities would have significantly boosted a depleted Clippers backcourt under head coach Tyronn Lue.

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