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NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 15
Celtics Almost Signed Guard Before Jazz Trade
Earlier this month, the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics agreed to a trade that sent over undrafted free agent guard RJ Luis Jr. in exchange for Georges Niang and two future second-round picks in 2027 and 2031.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 15
Celtics’ Latest Addition Could Be Bad News For Young Forward: Report
The Boston Celtics have acquired RJ Luis Jr. from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Georges Niang and a couple of second-round picks. It was a trade that the Celtics wanted to do to shed more salary.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 15
Celtics Tried to Sign Rookie Before Trading Multiple Draft Picks For Him
The Boston Celtics were looking to add some rookies after the draft, who they believe could have added some value to the roster. With next year likely going to be a gap year, they are looking to develop some players.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 10
Celtics announce roster cut in wake of new acquisiton 
The Celtics announced they waived two-way player Miles Norris on Sunday. Norris, a 25-year-old forward they signed in March, was entering his second season with the team.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / August 10
Who are going to be the Celtics two-way players?
When the Celtics traded Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz, the acquired undrafted rookie RJ Luis Jr. Luis, who was the lone early college entrant to go undrafted, had signed a two-way contract with Utah.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 5
How a bust-up with Rick Pitino ended up leading RJ Luis Jr to the Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have traded for an undrafted prospect, making a cost-cutting move. Trading away Kristaps Porzingis for Georges Niang was a deal the Boston Celtics viewed as necessary to save money.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Celtics trade recent acquisition, picks to Jazz for rookie
Utah is utilizing part of the $26.6M trade exception created in last month’s three-team trade in which Utah dealt John Collins to the Clippers, Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 26
Utah Jazz Sign St. John's Guard Following NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz have made an intriguing signing following the two rounds of action in the 2025 NBA Draft, finishing up on Thursday night. According to a report from ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Jazz have agreed to a two-way deal with St.
RJ Luis News / Hoops Rumors / June 27
Jazz sign reigning Big East Player of the Year to a two-way deal
He reportedly turned down lucrative NIL offers to return to college, but didn’t hear his name called in the second round, making him an unrestricted free agent.
St. John's Red Storm News / Rumble in the Garden / June 7
RJ Luis Jr. says goodbye to St. John’s in social media post after staying in NBA draft
After formally deciding to go pro, the 2025 Big East Player of the Year addressed Red Storm fans this week with a heartfelt message One week after formally committing to remain in the NBA draft, RJ Luis Jr.
All-American Guard Gets Honest About Pre-Draft Workout With Kings
On Friday, the Sacramento Kings hosted another round of pre-draft workouts with some highly-touted prospects. Headlining the group of prospects was St.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 5
RJ Luis Sends Strong Message on St. John’s After Leaving Rick Pitino
Under second-year head coach Rick Pitino, the 2024-25 St. John’s Red Storm enjoyed a breakout season, compiling a 31-5 overall record and an 18-2 mark
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / May 29
Former St. John's Star RJ Luis Headlines Handful of Late NBA Draft Decisions
With the NBA Draft creeping closer, scouts are finally starting to get a complete idea of what this year's class will look like. Wednesday night marked the deadline for collegiate prospects who have declared for the NBA Draft to make their final decisions to remain in the class or return to school.
RJ Luis News / Hoops Rumors / May 28
Big East Player of the Year to remain in NBA Draft
The 6-foot-7 guard is coming off an outstanding season with the Red Storm, being named Big East Player of the Year and earning second-team All-America honors. He was also voted the Most Outstanding Player in this year’s Big East Tournament.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 28
RJ Luis’ Dad Sends Strong Message to Rick Pitino After Son’s Career Decision
Under Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino, St. John’s posted a stellar 31-5 overall record and finished 18-2 in Big East play, surging to a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and capturing both the Big East regular-season and tournament titles.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 14
RJ Luis Reveals Major Update On NBA Draft Status After Combine
RJ Luis is sticking to his plan—for now. The former St. John’s star and reigning Big East Player of the Year told ESPN’s Jeff Borzello on Wednesday that he remains “all-in” on staying in the NBA Draft, despite entering the transfer portal following his breakout junior season.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 24
St. John's Reacts to RJ Luis News After Unexpected Transfer Portal Decision
This past season for the St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team will forever be remembered in the program's history. Under the leadership of head coach Rick Pitino, St.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 23
St. John's Reacts to RJ Luis Announcement After College Basketball Season
Rick Pitino led the St. John's men's basketball team back to college basketball prominence this past season. The Red Storm won the Big East Tournament title and entered the NCAA Tournament as a No.
College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / March 31
Would St. John's transfer RJ Luis Jr. be a good fit at Gonzaga?
St. John's Red Storm star RJ Luis Jr., the reigning Big East Player of the Year, can also be referred to as the most accomplished player to ever hit the college basketball transfer portal.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 29
St. John's RJ Luis Jr. enters NBA draft, transfer portal
St. John's star forward RJ Luis Jr. is declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft and entering the transfer portal, multiple media outlets reported Saturday. Luis has one season of college eligibility remaining.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22
St. John's poor shooting caught up to them at worst time
Their magical season ended on Saturday in the Round of 32 when they were on the losing end of a 75-66 decision against No. 10 seed Arkansas.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 23
Men's NCAA Tournament Round of 32 winners, losers: Big 12 owns the day
Half of this year's Sweet 16 is set. Saturday was another day of mostly chalk in the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament, with one notable exception.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 21
RJ Luis Jr., No. 2 St. John's heat up, take down Omaha
RJ Luis Jr. made a career-high five 3-pointers and second-seeded St. John's found its shooting stroke en route to an 83-53 victory over No. 15 seed Omaha in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in Providence, R.I.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 16
A villain to 'granny-style' free-throw shooter: 10 players to know in men's NCAA Tournament
The men's NCAA Tournament bracket is set. Now college basketball fans can finally start filling out their own brackets. Here are 10 players to know as March Madness begins in the men's tournament.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 8
No. 12 St. John's capitalizes on turnovers to extend winning streak
Rick Pitino and his St. John's Red Storm team just keep on rolling, picking up their 10th straight win on Friday, knocking off No. 19 UConn, 68-62.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 14
RJ Luis Jr. scores 19 as St. John's overtakes Georgetown
RJ Luis Jr. withstood shooting struggles and scored 19 points, including the tiebreaking free throws with 6:16 remaining as St. John's rallied from a 15-point deficit and earned a 63-58 victory over Georgetown on Tuesday in New York.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 13
RJ Luis Jr., St. John's set sights on Georgetown
St. John's coach Rick Pitino only saw glimpses of RJ Luis Jr.'s capabilities last year because of a shin injury that cost him 10 games and persisted through the season.
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