Aron Baynes has agreed to re-sign with the Celtics

Free agent center Aron Baynes has agreed to a two-year, $11M deal to return to the Boston Celtics, league sources tell Yahoo.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2018

According to a league source, the Celtics and center Aron Baynes are finalizing his return to Boston on a two-year deal.

— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) July 1, 2018

Brad Stevens calls Baynes an elite defender and he showed it by owning the best individual defensive rating in the league last season.

Celtics strike early with their free-agent big man. https://t.co/BDEkudlMge

— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) July 1, 2018

Asked Brad Stevens earlier this week why the Celtics wanted Aron Baynes back:

"Just his contagiousness. He has, in a lot of ways, just a spirit about him that you want your team to embrace. His work ethic, his every day mentality. He brings just a juice every single day.” pic.twitter.com/K85o7S4FRD

— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) July 1, 2018

Great news. And the Celtics didn't have to break the bank either. Baynes was a solid fit with the Celtics this past season and his playoff 3-pt shooting bodes well for an even stronger 2nd season in Boston. Now let's re-sign Smart!


Update: Baynes gets a player option for the 2nd season, so the Celtics really only lock him in for one season. Still I'll take it.

Sources: Aron Baynes also receives a player option on the second season in new contract to return to Boston. https://t.co/aIeg1m9Ghx

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2018

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