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RJ Luis Jr, Boston Celtics

Get to know RJ Luis Jr., the former Big East Player of the Year acquired by the Celtics
Meet RJ Luis Jr., whom the Celtics acquired from the Jazz for forward Georges Niang and a pair of second-round picks.
Celtics Acquire RJ Luis Jr. from Utah Jazz
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Celtics announced today that the team has acquired guard RJ Luis Jr. from the Utah Jazz in exchange for forward Georges Niang and two future second-round picks.
What do the additions of Chris Boucher and RJ Luis Jr. mean to the Boston Celtics?
In the deal, which also sent the Jazz a pair of second round draft picks, Boston also got back two way player Luis Jr., whose salary as a two way prospect does not count against the team's cap hits. But what can Boucher and Luis Jr.
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