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Celtics Edge Raptors 83-80 OT; Gonzalez Near Triple-Double

7/11/2026

Summary

Celtics Overtime Win

The Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 83-80 in overtime on July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Hugo Gonzalez posted 17 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists on 3-for-16 shooting, prompting Brad Stevens to praise his strength and rookie performance in May 2026.
Assistant coach Amile Jefferson oversaw a Summer League roster that included recent draft picks Amari Williams, Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell.

Summary

Williams Signs Deal

Amari Williams declined his Celtics option and signed a two-year, $2.7 million NBA contract.
In the 2025-26 G-League season, he averaged 15.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.7 blocks while shooting 59.6 %.
He ranked 16th in rebounds, 20th in blocks and second-most in assists among league centers.
Maine coach Phil Pressey called Williams a “monster” and “beast” with high upside.

Summary

Raptors Draft Graves

Raptors general manager Bobby Webster drafted 19-year-old forward Allen Graves with the No. 19 overall pick.
Graves, a 6-foot-9 player from Ponchatoula, Louisiana, posted a 22-point, 13-rebound double-double in his Summer League debut.
Front-office analysts describe Graves as a defensive savant and offensive Swiss-army-knife, echoing last season’s success with Collin Murray-Boyles.
With Kawhi Leonard’s future uncertain, Toronto leans on its deep youth core, including Barnes and several rookies, for immediate impact.

History

Historical Context

Since the NBA reached 30 teams in 2004, the Las Vegas Summer League has grown, and by 2016 featured 23 franchises playing 67 games from July 8-18 at the Thomas & Mack Center. That format now lets teams such as the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors evaluate rookies like Hugo Gonzalez and Allen Graves.

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Celtics Overtime Win

The Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 83-80 in overtime on July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Hugo Gonzalez posted 17 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists on 3-for-16 shooting, prompting Brad Stevens to praise his strength and rookie performance in May 2026.
Assistant coach Amile Jefferson oversaw a Summer League roster that included recent draft picks Amari Williams, Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell.

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