Tyler Zeller is one of the few restricted free agents left on the market who could make an actual impact next season, and on Saturday morning, he’s come off the board. Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald reports that the fourth-year big man has agreed to a deal to stay with the Celtics. It’s for two years and $16 million, with the second season being a team option.
Celtics bringing back Tyler Zeller on a 2-year deal, with the second season at team option.
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) July 23, 2016
Tyler Zeller's deal is two years, $16 million. Second year non-guaranteed.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) July 23, 2016
Zeller isn’t a starter, but he’s a nice rotation big man, especially at that price. He can play minutes off the bench for Boston, and his contract is also very movable with the second season being unguaranteed. He played just 11.8 minutes per game last season, but averaged 18.5 points and 9 rebounds per 36 minutes.
