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Everything you need to know about the Boston Celtics latest moves
Celtics for when star forward Jayson Tatum returns from injury. Boston's front office made a trade to take more salary off the cap sheet by trading Georges Niang into the Utah Jazz' cap space, taking back only undrafted two way wing RJ Luis Jr.
Celtics reportedly trade Georges Niang, 2 draft picks to Utah Jazz
The Celtics lessened their tax bill by tens of millions by moving Niang's contract off their books. The post Celtics reportedly trade Georges Niang, 2 draft picks to Utah Jazz appeared first on Boston.
Celtics deal hometown forward in trade for rookie prospect
Today, they moved a player who hadn't played a single game in a Celtics uniform. Salary cap space has been the main priority for general manager Brad Stevens and the Celtics. The team is looking to avoid the NBA's second apron and be able to continue making moves via trade and free agency.
Boston Celtics' Niang trade saved almost $40 million
Niang, 32, was projected to be the Celtics' starting power forward next season. However, his $8.8 million salary was too high, especially when factoring in the luxury tax penalties associated with his spot on Boston's roster.
Celtics trade Georges Niang to Jazz, agree to deal with ex-Raptor Chris Boucher
The Boston 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 reported on Tuesday.
Celtics Make Trade, Send $25.5 Million Forward to West Squad
The Boston Celtics are trading forward Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz for rookie RJ Luis Jr.
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Boston Celtics rookie emerges as potential loser following latest round of roster changes
On Tuesday, August 5, the Boston Celtics made back-to-back moves. First, they packaged Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz in return for undrafted rookie RJ Luis Jr., who ...
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Celtics finding it difficult to trade scoring guard acquired in Jrue Holiday trade
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Celtics’ Derrick White opens up about how to fill the void left by Jrue Holiday
Boston Celtics star Derrick White commented on how the team plans to replace Jrue Holiday heading into the upcoming NBA ...
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What Kristaps Porzingis trade means for the Celtics and their salary cap
Now, with both gone, the Celtics are below the NBA salary cap’s second apron of $207.8 million. “Trading Kristaps Porzingis now puts Boston under the second apron,” reports ESPN’s Bobby Marks.
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This is the impact of the new salary-cap rules - The Athletic
Anybody who didn't understand how punitive the NBA's salary cap and its second apron are should understand more clearly after the last 24 hours of Boston Celtics moves.Out: Jrue Holiday, ...
Boston Celtics’ perfect move in 2025 NBA offseason
How the Boston Celtics brilliantly avoided NBA tax penalties by breaking up their championship core and brilliant free-agency ...
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Celtics Salary Cap Situation After Trading Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks
At this point, the Celtics are $4.5 million below the second apron, $7.4 million over the first apron, and $15.4 million over the luxury tax. It will be difficult for the Celtics to cut more while ...
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Celtics lose Luke Kornet to cap crunch in MLB free agency
The salary cap has crunched down on the Celtics again. This time, backup center Luke Kornet is headed out of Boston, agreeing to sign with the San Antonio Spurs in NBA free agency on Monday. The ...
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Celtics’ garage sale is a reminder - the NBA salary cap stinks
The NBA salary cap stinks. This will sound provincial because it’s the Celtics who are victimized by the league’s complicated system of taxes, aprons, exceptions and repeaters. But it stinks ...