Celtics Trade Jaden Springer to Rockets in Cost-Cutting Deal

The move reduces Boston’s luxury tax bill, opens a roster spot, and sends the fourth-year guard to Houston along with a future second-round pick.

The Boston Celtics traded guard Jaden Springer and a 2030 second-round pick to the Houston Rockets in exchange for heavily protected second-round draft picks.
The trade helps Boston reduce its projected luxury tax payment from $65.6 million to approximately $50.2 million by moving off Springer’s $4.02 million expiring contract.
The deal opens a roster spot for the Celtics, who will need to add a 14th player within two weeks to comply with NBA roster minimums.
Jaden Springer, the 28th overall pick in the 2021 draft, averaged 1.7 points and 5.3 minutes per game this season and has struggled to secure consistent playing time throughout his career.
The Rockets, with salary cap flexibility and an open roster spot, acquired Springer and a future draft asset without giving up any players.