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Celtics Trade Georges Niang for Rookie RJ Luis Jr. and Sign Chris Boucher

The moves trim payroll beneath the NBA’s second luxury tax apron, allowing continued cap flexibility for reinforcements.

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Overview

  • Boston sent veteran forward Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie swingman RJ Luis Jr.
  • The Celtics added former Raptors role player Chris Boucher on a one-year, $3.3 million deal to bolster their frontcourt.
  • Combined with earlier salary-dump trades of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, Tuesday’s deals reduce Boston’s luxury tax payroll to roughly $239 million.
  • After these moves, the Celtics sit about $7.8 million below the NBA’s second luxury tax apron, translating to roughly $34 million in saved repeater-tax penalties.
  • With Jayson Tatum sidelined for the 2025-26 season and veteran bigs departed, Boston is exploring further frontcourt depth by courting Summer League standout Charles Bassey.