August 7, 2025

The Boston Celtics just stirred the NBA pot with an exciting trade! They sent veteran forward Georges Niang and two second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz. In return, Boston grabbed rookie swingman RJ Luis Jr., fresh off college fame. This clever deal, revealed by ESPN on Tuesday, helps Celtics save on luxury taxes and opens a new spot on their roster because Luis is on a two-way contract. But wait, there’s more! To fill the open spot, the Celtics signed free agent forward Chris Boucher for a one-year contract worth $3.3 million, according to Boucher’s agent. This adds a fresh spark to the squad. Let’s talk about Georges Niang, 32. He just joined the Celtics last month via a three-team trade but left without wearing a Celtics jersey in a game! Last season, Niang scored a career-best 9.9 points and grabbed 3.4 rebounds over 79 games split between the Cavaliers and Hawks. Over 544 games, he averaged 7.4 points and 2.5 rebounds, shooting around 40% from three-point range. Fun fact: Niang spent four seasons earlier with the Utah Jazz from 2017 to 2021. Now, meet the new kid, RJ Luis Jr., 22. He wasn’t picked in the NBA draft last June and missed Summer League due to a knee injury. Luis played one year at UMass before transferring to St. John’s, where he earned the Big East Player of the Year award. The Celtics see big potential in this young star. Last but not least, Chris Boucher is no stranger to the NBA spotlight. At 32, he played 50 games off the bench for the Toronto Raptors last season, averaging 10 points and 4.5 rebounds in just over 17 minutes per game. His career average is 8.9 points and 5.1 rebounds across 407 games, nearly all with Toronto. This triple shake-up promises fresh excitement for the Celtics. Will RJ Luis Jr. rise to glory? Can Chris Boucher bring his Raptors magic to Boston? Celtics fans, get ready for a thrilling season ahead!

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