Coming into Boston's 2022 free agency, there were plenty of rumors of the Celtics landing a big-time signing such as Bradley Beal. Ideally, this would keep their stars happy and help the C's reach the Finals again, yet this time with enough scoring prowess to win it all.

So far though, Boston has not signed the flashy name this offseason. Instead, the Celtics made their mark via a massive trade with the Indiana Pacers that got them borderline all-star and former Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon.

Yet, even though this trade has been more impactful than their free agency moves, that does not mean the Celtics' free agency signings have been a failure.

Let's grade every signing the Celtics made in 2022 NBA free agency during their offseason push to improve an NBA Finals-caliber roster.

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Celtics 2022 NBA Free Agency Grades

Danilo Gallinari signs for two years, $13.3 million

Definitively Boston's most significant signing this free agency, Gallinari joined the C's after agreeing to a fully-guaranteed two-year, $13.3 million deal. The new contract includes a player option in its second year as well.

While the soon-to-be 34-year-old is by no means a star, he is a shooter through and through who can give Boston scoring depth. In the 2022 NBA Finals, the Celtics were in desperate need of scoring help when Jayson Tatum struggled, and when players like Payton Pritchard and Grant Williams couldn't provide it, they suffered. At the very least, Gallinari can come off the bench and splash threes when necessary.

Furthermore, with Tatum and Jaylen Brown consistently running into added defensive pressure–particularly in the 2022 playoffs when Tatum was routinely double-teamed–Gallinari is a valuable asset. He'll be a good corner-three option who should see a lot of open looks with Boston's dynamic duo being the focus for most opposing defenses.

While Gallinari comes with offensive upside, his defense has never been great, so he isn't a true two-way player signing for the Celtics. Nevertheless, he can serve as a solid role player and if things don't work out it's only a two-year deal that can be opted out of after one season.

Overall, this contract wasn't a total steal by the Celtics, who already find themselves over the luxury tax. Yet, if this team wants to raise Banner 18, management cannot be afraid to spend on support, especially with this young core's potential to win now.

Grade: A-

Sam Hauser inks a three-year, $5.7 million deal

After going undrafted, the 24-year-old earned some stability through a solid deal with Boston worth almost $2 million per year. The first two years of that three-year contract will come fully guaranteed.

Hauser hasn't put in many minutes for the C's, but like Gallinari, he can be a threat from beyond the arc. If he camps out there while Tatum and Brown attract attention, he should be able to hit threes off the bench in a smaller role.

Essentially, this isn't a massive signing for Boston and it most likely won't turn into one. For now though, it supplements the team with shooting depth for a low price.

Grade: B+

Luke Kornet gets a two-year, $4.5 million deal

The 7-foot-2 center is returning to Boston on a smaller deal with partially guaranteed money. Similarly to Hauser, he has yet to play notable NBA minutes and has shown an ability to function as a big man who can occasionally hit from three.

He's not a crucial part of the team, however, he should provide depth at the center position with Daniel Theis dealt in the Brogdon exchange. Ultimately, it's a safe move that saves money and rounds out the bench.

Grade: B+