The Celtics added some bulk to their frontcourt for the second straight day of free agency. The team came to terms with 25-year-old center Vincent Poirier on Tuesday, agreeing to a two-year contract for the veteran's minimum according to a league source.
BSJ Analysis
The 25-year-old Poirier is a mobile 7-footer who provides a far superior defensive presence to Enes Kanter in the frontcourt. The Celtics were rumored to have interest in Poirer, who just finished a standout season with Baskonia during which he led the league in rebounds (8.6 per game). He’s a rim-running big with good mobility for his size. Fouls a lot but he sticks with guards pretty well for his size. No real jump shot to speak of. He will compete with Kanter and Robert Williams for a starting job right out of the gate.
Much more analysis on the way but here's a first look at some of his European highlights

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Vincent Poirier agrees to two-year contract with Celtics
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