Devin Carter's Wild Week in Boston
The best and worst of professional sports happened to Devin Carter in the span of 24 hours.
On October 17, the Boston Celtics converted Carter's Exhibit 10 deal into a two-way contract — a meaningful validation for the former lottery pick who was selected by the Sacramento Kings just two years ago. Head coach Joe Mazzulla publicly explained the investment, signaling genuine organizational belief in the Providence College product. Carter will split time between Boston and the Maine Celtics, but the upgrade from Exhibit 10 to two-way is no small distinction: it means a guaranteed roster spot and real NBA minutes on the table.
Then came the gut punch. One day after securing the deal, Carter was diagnosed with mononucleosis. He appeared on the Celtics' Opening Day injury report ahead of their season opener against the Detroit Pistons — the only player ruled out — and missed Boston's first game of the 2026–27 season. A contract earned in preseason, sidelined before the real work could begin.
The silver lining, if there is one: the Celtics made the roster decision after Carter played in just one preseason game. Boston liked what it saw quickly, and that organizational confidence doesn't evaporate over a medical absence.
Kris Dunn Doing Kris Dunn Things in L.A.
While Carter navigates his recovery, fellow Friar Kris Dunn has been making an early-season case for himself with the Los Angeles Clippers.
In a blowout win over the Kings on Thursday (121–96), Dunn delivered a quietly complete line: 7 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in 26 minutes — a +12 on the night. Two days later in a tighter loss to the Lakers (117–125), he posted 7 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals in 33 minutes — a -4 on the night. The counting stats won't make headlines, but Dunn's defensive fingerprints are all over both games. At 32, he remains exactly the kind of connective-tissue guard that contending rosters covet.
Jaylin Sellers Gets His Minutes in Chicago
Jaylin Sellers, the Bulls guard listed without a position in the league's system, has logged two appearances in the young season. He had a rough outing Wednesday in a lopsided 92–135 loss to the Raptors — 3 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, and a -6 in 14 minutes. He suited up again Friday as Chicago beat Milwaukee 132–125, though no individual stat line was available from that game. The Bulls' up-tempo offense could create opportunity for Sellers, but his role remains a work in progress.
The week's Providence story, though, belongs entirely to Carter. A two-way deal for a former lottery pick is the kind of second-act arc the NBA occasionally rewards — if he can get healthy and stay healthy. The Celtics' faith is on the record. The rest is up to him.
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