Boston Celtics reportedly add Jalen Bridges to Las Vegas Summer League roster
There, in a two way role, Bridges put up just 1.1 points per game at the NBA level in the eight contests he played with Phoenix in 2024-25, but at the G League level, he logged 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 42.5% from the floor overall, 38.6% from beyond the arc, and 79.4% from the free throw line.
The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk over what Bridges might bring to the Summer Celtics. Check it out below!
If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: https://ytubl.ink/3Ffk
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