Hugo González Powers Celtics to 82-76 Summer League Win with 24 Points

Q: Did John Tonje's play earn him a Celtics two-way deal, or is his future still in doubt?

John Tonje’s future still appears unsettled, even if his Summer League play has strengthened his case. The reporting around him is mixed. The clearest thread in the Celtics coverage is that Tonje, who averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds and 1.7 steals in Las Vegas, was “making a strong case” for a new two-way deal rather than being confirmed for one. Additional reporting says his previous two-way expired, that Boston has only one two-way spot already committed to Amari Williams, and that another is expected to go to Dillon Mitchell, leaving Tonje competing with players such as Milos Uzan and Tucker DeVries for what may be one remaining opening. There is conflicting outside information suggesting Tonje is already listed on Boston’s 2026-27 cap table as a two-way player. But that is contradicted by other contemporaneous reporting saying he is not officially under contract and is using Summer League to earn another deal. In a case like this, the safer reading is that no clearly verified team announcement has settled the matter. What is clear is that Tonje helped himself. His scoring, defensive activity and all-around production have kept him firmly in the conversation for a two-way slot. But based on the available reporting tied to this game, his play alone cannot yet be treated as definitive proof that he has secured one.

3 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Jul 16

Hugo González posted 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as Boston beat Sacramento 82-76, bouncing back after two uneven outings and a day off.
Boston seized control with a 13-2 start and improved to 3-1, but Alex Karaban's 21 points fueled a late Kings rally that cut the lead to 77-75 before Milos Uzan answered with a layup.
Uzan added 13 points and seven rebounds while John Tonje scored 18; González and two-way center Amari Williams returned after sitting out Monday's loss, with Dillon Mitchell resting.
The win was not enough to keep Boston in the Summer League title chase: the Celtics needed roughly a 20-point margin for a shot at the finals and finished with the fourth-best record.