Torrey Craig is open to returning to Boston Celtics if opportunity is there

After coming over after being waived during the season by the Chicago Bulls, veteran forward Torrey Craig is looking to return to the Boston Celtics for the 2025-26 season. Appearing in just nine games for the Chicago Bulls this past season, Craig was signed by Boston in February and while he didn't offer up a ton of production, he was a quality three-and-d contributor off the bench for head coach Joe Mazzulla.
Facing potential changes coming to the roster in wake of the Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles injury, the 34-year old Craig has expressed interest in returning to Boston for next season. Shortly after they were eliminated by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Craig spoke with CelticsBlog.com and said he'd like to be back if the interest is mutual, and feels that the team can still contend even with the Tatum injury.
May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Torrey Craig (12) and head coach Joe Mazzulla react during the fourth quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
"I love everything about Boston,' Craig said. 'If it was available, then I would see myself coming back. Just being around the guys that previously won the championship – just seeing how they operate, how together they were, just being a part of the Celtic culture. That was a cool experience for me." (H/T CelticsBlog.com)
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Although he only averaged just over 2 points and 2 rebounds per game in 17 games played with Boston, Craig is a respected veteran presence on the team and would bring more bench stability next season. If the Celtics have to change up their starting lineup in a major way, keeping as much of the bench together as possible could be another key to staying a contender.
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