Celtics Waive Forwards Akingbala and Pittsnogle

BOSTON – The Boston Celtics announced today that they have requested waivers on forwards Akin Akingbala and Kevin Pittsnogle.

Akingbala appeared in two preseason games (October 10 vs. Cleveland, October 17 vs. New York) averaging 1.5 points in 2.5 minutes per contest. Akingbala signed as an undrafted free agent on September 11, 2006.

Pittsnogle appeared in three preseason games (October 10 vs. Cleveland, October 13 vs. Cleveland, and October 17 vs. New York) and averaged 1.0 point in 3.7 minutes per game. Pittsnogle signed as an undrafted free agent on July 26, 2006.

The Celtics roster currently stands at 16 players.