Boston Celtics Release Rookie Forward, Open up Roster Spot

Boston Celtics release rookie forward, open up roster spot

The Celtics are waiving rookie forward RJ Luis Jr., league sources tell MassLive. The two-way forward was previously acquired by Boston in a trade with Utah back in August that sent Georges Niang and two second-round picks to the Jazz in exchange for the undrafted rookie. Michael Scotto of Hoopshype was first to report on the release.

Boston Celtics stun fans by waiving RJ Luis before season even begins!

Celtics Surprise Fans by Waiving RJ Luis Before Season Starts The Boston Celtics have made headlines by parting ways with RJ Luis, a decision that has left many in the basketball community questioning their offseason strategy. Luis was acquired in the deal that sent Georges Niang and a couple of second-round picks to the Utah Jazz. However, on Wednesday, news broke that the Celtics chose to waive the promising player, as reported by Michael Scot…

Celtics Waive Ex-St. John's Star Who Thrived Under Rick Pitino

The Boston Celtics are waiving rookie wing RJ Luis Jr. ahead of the new season. This decision comes just a little more than two months after Boston acquired the talented Luis. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto broke the news: “The Boston Celtics are waiving two-way player RJ Luis, league sources told @hoopshype,” Scotto wrote on Wednesday. “Boston acquired Luis from the Utah Jazz in exchange for two second-round picks and Georges Niang. Luis was recent…

Celtics Waive RJ Luis

The Celtics have waived RJ Luis, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The rookie was on a two-way deal. Boston acquired Luis when they traded Georges Niang and two second-round picks to the Jazz in a salary-cutting move. Luis went undrafted this summer after averaging 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game and earning Big East Player of the Year honors for St. John’s last season. He appeared in three preseason games for Boston, scor…