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Jazz Retain Georges Niang After Trade With Celtics

Keeping Niang alongside rookie Ace Bailey with two future second-round picks gives Utah veteran stability as coach Will Hardy enters his fourth season.

Apr 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Jazz traded two-way guard RJ Luis Jr. to the Celtics to reacquire veteran forward Georges Niang and secured second-round picks in 2027 and 2031.
  • Utah plans to keep Niang as a key veteran presence to mentor its developing roster.
  • Earlier this summer the team selected Rutgers guard Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick as part of a youth-driven rebuild.
  • Head coach Will Hardy, entering his fourth season, aims to balance the franchise’s high-upside young core with experienced leadership.
  • Niang provided efficient offense off the bench last season with the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 12.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and shooting 41.3 percent from three.