Celtics trade Georges Niang to Utah Jazz, agree to deal with Chris Boucher
SUFFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, AUG 6 – The Celtics reduced luxury tax penalties by over $40 million by trading Niang's $8.2 million contract and signing Chris Boucher to a $3.3 million deal to bolster frontcourt depth.
- The Celtics signed Canadian forward Chris Boucher to a one-year, $3.3-million contract that is fully guaranteed.
- Boucher, 32, spent the last seven seasons with the Raptors, helping them win the 2019 NBA championship.
- In a corresponding move, the Celtics traded forward Georges Niang to the Jazz to open a roster spot for Boucher.
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Boston Celtics trade Georges Niang to Utah Jazz for 2 draft picks
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics traded recently acquired forward Georges Niang and two future second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr., both teams announced Wednesday.
The Quebecer accepted a one-year contract with the Celtics.
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The Celtics are trading recently acquired forward Georges Niang and two future second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr., ESPN reports. In a separate deal, power...
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