Celtics Re-sign Charles Bassey for Playoff Push

0:00It's March 25th. This is Boston Celtics News today, AI-powered stories from inside your team. The Boston Celtics are locked in a tight race with the New York Knicks for the number two seed in the Eastern Conference as the playoffs near. They're focused on staying healthy and securing their spot, and to bolster their front court, they brought back Senator Charles Bassie on a second. 10-Day Contract Bassie first joined the Celtics on a short-term deal recently, and after it ended, the team quickly resigned him this week. He impressed in last summer's league with Boston, but wasn't kept on the main roster then. Since that time, he's bounced around with the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Philadelphia 76ers. In his limited action this season over five games, Bassie has put up about 2.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. He's not expected to see heavy minutes, but his familiarity with the Celtic system gives Coach Joe Mazula a reliable option for emergencies up, front. This move comes right before the Celtics host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight, where

1:00Bassie will suit up from the bench. It's all part of their push to build depth without risking their stars as the postseason looms.