Welcome to Boston, Jordan Walsh!

[Curmudgeon]

Isn't Jordan Walsh still 19??

He's the Benjamin Button of the NBA. Next year he'll be 18.

[Hal14]

I think that Walsh gets Waived, before Opening Night.

I don't think so. He is a high energy player, plays hard, has a long wingspan, is a good rebounder, and a good defender. We didn't see him in two of the preseason games due an adductor strain. When he did get on the court, in SL, and the preseason, he showed well IMO. From what I can see, Coach Mazzulla values his contributions. While he likely will not be part of the regular rotation, he can provide an injection of energy, and can certainly fill a role as a reserve. There have been more than a few posters here who are down on Walsh, but I hope their are others who see what I see, and share my view.

I tink you keep Walsh and Baylor around this season. But I think they are on a pretty similar boat..where it's like, if they don't perform at a certain level this season, it'll likely be their last in Boston..

It is what it is..it's a business and it's really hard to make it in the league..I think they both are aware of all this too.

I also think they both really want to make it so we will see both of them try really hard this season. It'll be interesting to see what happens..minutes (hopefully) won't be just handed to them..they must be earned, especially since there's a lot of other guys who are fighting for those mins..

[keevsnick1]

I think that Walsh gets Waived, before Opening Night.

I don't think so. He is a high energy player, plays hard, has a long wingspan, is a good rebounder, and a good defender. We didn't see him in two of the preseason games due an adductor strain. When he did get on the court, in SL, and the preseason, he showed well IMO. From what I can see, Coach Mazzulla values his contributions. While he likely will not be part of the regular rotation, he can provide an injection of energy, and can certainly fill a role as a reserve. There have been more than a few posters here who are down on Walsh, but I hope their are others who see what I see, and share my view.

I tink you keep Walsh and Baylor around this season. But I think they are on a pretty similar boat..where it's like, if they don't perform at a certain level this season, it'll likely be their last in Boston..

It is what it is..it's a business and it's really hard to make it in the league..I think they both are aware of all this too.

I also think they both really want to make it so we will see both of them try really hard this season. It'll be interesting to see what happens..minutes (hopefully) won't be just handed to them..they must be earned, especially since there's a lot of other guys who are fighting for those mins..

To me its pretty likely Walsh is here all year, there's no real reason to cut a young guy who's shown some flashes in a year before you might actually have playing time for him. Its not like there's some huge pressure to squeeze every drop of performance out of every roster spot this year. Even if he has only a 5% chance of working out its not bad bet to take that shot on a young guy with some interesting physical tools who you've had in your system. And there's no real financial reason to swap him out for someone else, he's making just about as little as a team can spend on a full time NBA roster spot.

Celtics hitting on one of Maylor/Walsh/Hugo would be HUGE for them moving forward. Figuring out if you have something there has got to be a developmental priority this year because the answer to that question has substantial effects on how you build going forward. A cheap wing contributo goes a long way towards building a viable roster under the 2nd apron.

[Celts17Pride]

Celtics hitting on one of Maylor/Walsh/Hugo would be HUGE for them moving forward.

Baylor Scheierman doesn't realize he is in the NBA and playing for the Boston Celtics, he still thinks he is playing a pickup game at the YMCA.

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To me its pretty likely Walsh is here all year, there's no real reason to cut a young guy who's shown some flashes in a year before you might actually have playing time for him. Its not like there's some huge pressure to squeeze every drop of performance out of every roster spot this year. Even if he has only a 5% chance of working out its not bad bet to take that shot on a young guy with some interesting physical tools who you've had in your system. And there's no real financial reason to swap him out for someone else, he's making just about as little as a team can spend on a full time NBA roster spot.

Celtics hitting on one of Maylor/Walsh/Hugo would be HUGE for them moving forward.

Celtics still haven't announced if they are picking up Scheierman's option for next season. If they decide to decline that option, I could see them trading him in the next 10 days to another team that does want to gaurantee his 3rd year and will send back a second or two seconds

It'd be great if Baylor and Walsh could be fused into one player, lol. You'd get Walsh's length and athleticism plus Baylor's passing, and you'd free up a roster spot to pick up another lottery ticket off the waiver wire, lol.

Part of our problem is we have several roster spots held by guys who maybe/maybe not are gonna be a part of the next championship core. Scheierman and Walsh as much as anybody fitting into this category. But also, even you could combine the best of Walsh and the best of Scheierman into one theoretical player, that guy could also just be a guy who shoots 31% on 3's and belongs in Tel Aviv or Turkey or someplace

[brackdan70]

To me its pretty likely Walsh is here all year, there's no real reason to cut a young guy who's shown some flashes in a year before you might actually have playing time for him. Its not like there's some huge pressure to squeeze every drop of performance out of every roster spot this year. Even if he has only a 5% chance of working out its not bad bet to take that shot on a young guy with some interesting physical tools who you've had in your system. And there's no real financial reason to swap him out for someone else, he's making just about as little as a team can spend on a full time NBA roster spot.

Celtics hitting on one of Maylor/Walsh/Hugo would be HUGE for them moving forward.

Celtics still haven't announced if they are picking up Scheierman's option for next season. If they decide to decline that option, I could see them trading him in the next 10 days to another team that does want to gaurantee his 3rd year and will send back a second or two seconds

It'd be great if Baylor and Walsh could be fused into one player, lol. You'd get Walsh's length and athleticism plus Baylor's passing, and you'd free up a roster spot to pick up another lottery ticket off the waiver wire, lol.

Part of our problem is we have several roster spots held by guys who maybe/maybe not are gonna be a part of the next championship core. Scheierman and Walsh as much as anybody fitting into this category. But also, even you could combine the best of Walsh and the best of Scheierman into one theoretical player, that guy could also just be a guy who shoots 31% on 3's and belongs in Tel Aviv or Turkey or someplace

Joylor Schalsh. Hell of role player.

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It'd be great if Baylor and Walsh could be fused into one player, lol. You'd get Walsh's length and athleticism plus Baylor's passing, and you'd free up a roster spot to pick up another lottery ticket off the waiver wire, lol.

But also, even if you could combine the best of Walsh and the best of Scheierman into one theoretical player, that guy could also just be a guy who shoots 31% on 3's and belongs in Tel Aviv or Turkey or someplace

Joylor Schalsh. Hell of role player.

Joylor Schalsh, for sure. But pretty much everything Schalsh can do, Josh Minott is doing better right now ... lol

[Parliament10]

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https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/_/id/84467/jordan-walsh

Contract Notes
2025-26: $200,000 guaranteed, 50% guaranteed Opening Night, fully guaranteed 1/10/26
2026-27: Club Option/non-guaranteed, fully guaranteed 7/20/26 (deadline 6/29/26)

That 50% Guarantee was just added.
It read Fully Guaranteed, before.

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https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/_/id/84467/jordan-walsh

Contract Notes
2025-26: $200,000 guaranteed, 50% guaranteed Opening Night, fully guaranteed 1/10/26
2026-27: Club Option/non-guaranteed, fully guaranteed 7/20/26 (deadline 6/29/26)

That 50% Guarantee was just added.
It read Fully Guaranteed, before.

Oh, good find! So Walsh contract is $200k right now, increases to $1.1 million if he's still on the roster at the end of today, and increases to $2.2 if he's on the roster after Jan 10

Good info, first I'm hearing about these details, thanks!

[darrendaye]

Good time as any to blow on the embers.

[playa-hater]

Good time as any to blow on the embers.

The thing is, he is playing to what his strengths were when we drafted him. length and energy. He really isn't shooting and scoring better. But he has finally gotten his chance, and isn't over complicating his offense and just ballin-out. Amazing what real opportunity can do, mixed in with some desperation.

[Dave_From_NB]

Personally I think the additions of Minott and Gonzales made him appreciate he needed to up his hustle level to stay alive in the roster.

Really like what the three are doing - I can cheer for a team where guys are working their asses off, even if the results aren't out of this world.

[ThePigeon]

He reminds me of Dyson Daniels with less offense right now
Very good defense and active hands, lots of deflections without committing silly fouls and good rebounder

More opportunities will get the offense going. I like it when he is playing with Hugo and Minott. It forces all 3 to play offense while being really good and active on defense

[darrendaye]

He's taking contact to the chest on defense. He didn't look like he added much muscle in SL, he looks more filled out now as I'm watching the post-game interview. I love what they're doing with him on offense. If he keeps it up defensively and on the glass, Boucher will indeed get buried for a while still.

I've frequently lauded his passing. He does it willingly and he typically does it with great intention. He puts snap on it and it is generally well placed. Same things I loved about Rob Williams. I'd love to see his shooting hold.

[Fierce1]

Walsh being able to defend PFs like Banchero is Walsh's greatest asset.

That alone will make Walsh a rotation player for the Cs.

[jfs1000d]

He can defend, has some size and length, and hits corner 3s. Play him.


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[brackdan70]

Such a joy to watch him this year.
Great Defense and court awareness

[bisme37]

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[redslastlaugh]

Only nine players from the 2023 draft have a cumulative, positive plus/minus (min. 100 minutes) 12 games into the season

Jaime Jaquez (+127)
Cason Wallace (+108)
Wemby (+88)
Amen Thompson (+79)
Gradey Dick (+74)
Mo Gueye (+47)
Ausar Thompson (+44)
Jordan Walsh (+43)
Bradin Podziesmki (+24)

Walshie super impactful start to his 3rd season!

[brackdan70]

They had him guarding point of attack
Guarding Maxey in crunch time. All of a sudden that’s a lot of trust. And Walsh didn’t disappoint.