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Celtics trade Georges Niang to Utah Jazz, agree to deal with Chris Boucher

SUFFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, AUG 6 – By trading Niang and signing Boucher, the Celtics cut luxury tax penalties by $34 million and created roster flexibility during a season without injured star Jayson Tatum.

  • 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.

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The Quebecer accepted a one-year contract with the Celtics.

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