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Celtics, Jazz and Georges Niang

Boston Celtics trade for former UMass wing RJ Luis
RJ Luis went undrafted in this year's draft before signing a two-way contract with the Jazz, and now he's on the Celtics.
Celtics trade Georges Niang and two second-round picks to Jazz for rookie RJ Luis
By moving the final year of Niang's contract ($8.2 million), the Celtics are now firmly under the second salary-cap apron.
Boston Celtics deal Georges Niang to Utah Jazz, sign free agent forward Chris Boucher
Luis signed a two-way deal with the Jazz but now will try to carve out a role in Boston. The Celtics are also signing free agent forward Chris Boucher to a one-year, $3.3 million guaranteed contract, Charania reported Tuesday.
What Georges Niang trade, Chris Boucher signing means for Boston Celtics
The Celtics made a pair of moves Tuesday to slightly alter their roster while also saving some money in the process.
Report: Celtics deal Georges Niang to Jazz, agree to deal with Chris Boucher
The Celtics reportedly are trading recently acquired forward Georges Niang and 2 future second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr.
Celtics reportedly trade Georges Niang, 2 draft picks to Utah Jazz
The Boston Celtics traded Georges Niang and two second-round picks to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday for rookie RJ Luis Jr.
Celtics’ Brad Stevens sends bold statement after Boston trades for St. John’s RJ Luis Jr., signs Chris Boucher
Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens made it clear on Tuesday that his team will not roll over in 2025-26, landing RJ Luis Jr. and signing Chris Boucher.
Boston Celtics sign ex-Toronto Raptor Chris Boucher to one-year deal
The Boston Celtics needed to bolster their frontcourt, so they turned to Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher for some help.
Celtics Sign Ex-Warriors, Raptors Center After Georges Niang Trade
Now, the Celtics have continued to navigate the offseason, adding depth. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Boston has signed former Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher to a one-year,
Celtics deal hometown forward in trade for rookie prospect
Today, they moved a player who hadn't played a single game in a Celtics uniform. Salary cap space has been the main priority for general manager Brad Stevens and the Celtics. The team is looking to avoid the NBA's second apron and be able to continue making moves via trade and free agency.
Celtics trade Georges Niang to Jazz for draft picks, former St. John’s star RJ Luis Jr.
The Celtics traded Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz for two second-round picks and rookie RJ Luis Jr., ESPN’s Shams Charania ...
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Shams: Celtics send Georges Niang, seconds to Utah Jazz for RJ Luis Jr., cap savings
Per Gozlan, the trade shrinks the Celtics' payroll and luxury tax by a total of $50 million, with Boston having saved $286 ...
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Report: Celtics trade 9-year veteran, draft picks to Jazz for rookie RJ Luis
The Celtics have reportedly agreed to trade nine-year NBA veteran Georges Niang to the Jazz in a cost-cutting move.
Celtics make two big trade moves within minutes; spend millions on RJ Luis Jr, Chris Boucher
The Boston Celtics made two big moves to strengthen their frontcourt - adding rookie RJ Luis Jr and free agent forward Chris ...
Celtics' RJ Luis: Being shipped to Boston
Luis, who went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, offers Boston some swingman depth but likely doesn't have a clear pathway to fantasy relevance to open the 2025-26 season. The St. John's product was ...