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Celtics reportedly sign long-time veteran Joe Johnson

The Boston Celtics are signing veteran Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract via the hardship exception, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Free agent guard Joe Johnson is signing a 10-day deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN. Johnson is returning to the franchise that drafted him 20 years ago and is expected to play tonight vs. Cleveland.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 22, 2021

This is the team’s third replacement player, as required by the NBA in accordance with the new rules put into place.