Celtics Trade Jaden Springer to Rockets in Cost-Saving Move

Boston clears cap space with the trade while maintaining focus on their championship aspirations.

The Boston Celtics traded guard Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets, receiving a conditional 2031 second-round pick in return.
Boston also sent two second-round picks in 2027 (protected) and 2030 (unprotected) to Houston as part of the deal.
The move saves the Celtics over $15 million in luxury tax penalties, reducing their tax burden from $65.6 million to $50.2 million.
Springer, a 22-year-old guard, played sparingly for Boston this season and was waived by the Rockets after the trade.
Celtics President Brad Stevens emphasized the team's focus on maximizing its current roster's championship potential while maintaining roster flexibility for future moves.