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Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / August 6

Boston Celtics Announce Trade For 22-Year-Old Guard

RJ Luis Jr. played his college basketball at Massachusetts and St John's. He finished last year with averages of 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 33.6% from the three-point range in 35 games.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

Celtics’ Derrick White jokes about why Jayson Tatum doesn’t ‘respect’ him

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has accomplished a lot in his basketball career, winning everything from a gold medal to an NBA championship. Yet, the 31-year-old has failed to do something that various players across the league have: receive a technical foul.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Celtics Free-Agent 'Finally Gives Them an Actual NBA Player' at Key Spot

The 2025-26 Celtics are not exactly shaping up to be world beaters, with forward Jayson Tatum out, likely for the year, with a torn Achilles tendon and much of the roster jettisoned elsewhere to rein in the financial impact of the NBA luxury tax's dreaded second apron.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 6

Celtics Announce Trade, Send $25.5 Million Forward West

The Boston Celtics have officially announced the massive trade from Tuesday. More news: Celtics Star Has Bold Goal for Upcoming Season Without Jayson Tatum Boston took to X to officially announce that they have traded forward Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz for RJ Luis Jr.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 6

What Did Celtics Get in the Georges Niang Trade?

The Boston Celtics had been looking for a way to unload Georges Niang since they brought him in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks.

Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 6

Celtics Star Has Bold Goal for Upcoming Season Without Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics are widely expected to fall out of title contention next season. They have already traded away both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, making it much harder to compete for a title.

Al Horford News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 6

Celtics Appear to Make Decision on Al Horford Following Latest Move

The Boston Celtics made it a priority in the offseason to try to bring back both Luke Kornet and Al Horford in free agency. Brad Stevens made that clear while he was speaking to the media.

Trae Young News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

Did Trae Young hint at possibly joining Celtics one day?

The Boston Celtics have been busy clearing their books out of the second apron this offseason, trading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday as they attempt to shed salary.

NBA News / The SportsRush / August 6

'Don’t Think I Ever Will': Derrick White Reveals His Impossible Defensive Dream Involving Kevin Durant

They say that the most difficult thing to do in sports is to hit a baseball, but that’s not right. Sure, standing in the batter’s box as Paul Skenes throws

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / August 6

Boston Celtics have just signed a player Joe Mazzulla had to be held back from confronting on the court

The Boston Celtics have made some major changes to their roster after their second round exit in the 2024-25 season. With their star player Jayson Tatum expected to be out for at least the majority of next season, the Boston Celtics knew that contending would be a tough task.

Derrick White News / The SportsRush / August 6

Derrick White Opens Up About Iconic Team USA Photo on Paris Steps, How Devin Booker Started the Trend

When the U.S. men’s basketball team won Olympic gold in Paris last year, it was a fitting answer to critics. The team celebrated, of course, but while the stories of wild parties remain confidential to those who were there, a quiet moment of celebration became viral.

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Georges Niang News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 6

Who Could Celtics Trade Next Following Georges Niang Deal?

Forward Georges Niang has been well-traveled this offseason. The 6-foot-7 vet, 32, was first shipped off to the Boston Celtics — along with a future second-round draft pick — as compensation for former starting Boston center Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team deal with the Brooklyn Nets.

Luka Doncic News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 6

Celtics Troll Lakers' Luka Doncic Following Contract Extension in Epic Social Media Post

The Boston Celtics have been one of the few teams at the forefront of the 2025 summer. More news: Celtics Make Trade, Send $25.5 Million Forward to West Squad This offseason has been challenging for the Celtics, who had no other choice but to make some tough decisions when it comes to their roster.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

The 1 thing Celtics’ Derrick White always wanted to do to ‘cold’ Kevin Durant

It’s been an offseason of change for the Boston Celtics, who traded Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, among multiple other moves, in an attempt to clear their salary cap situation.

Georges Niang News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

The Celtics’ Starting Five After Trading Niang And Adding Boucher

BOSTON – The Celtics aren’t just reloading — they’re restructuring. Following Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear, Boston had to re-evaluate its short- and long-term approach.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / August 6

'Been Dealing With This Stuff Since a Couple Years Ago' – Boston Celtics Potential Starting Center Shares Huge Injury Update

Following the departures of Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, and Al Horford, the Boston Celtics will likely have Neemias Queta as their starting center next season, barring any new moves.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 6

Celtics Notes: Boston Makes Trade, Signs Key Free Agent, More Moves Incoming?

The Boston Celtics made a surprise trade with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, acquiring a rookie guard in the process. The corresponding move resulted in a veteran forward and a pair of second-round picks shipped to the Western Conference.

NBA News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 6

Grading Boston Celtics' Signing Of New Potential Starting Center Chris Boucher

After seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors from 2018-2025, free agent forward Chris Boucher has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN's Sham Charania.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

The Boston Celtics Get a Center with Championship Experience

The Boston Celtics had to find a quality center to fill their hole this offseason. After losing Jayson Tatum to an injury during last season’s playoffs, Boston decided to pivot and essentially treat next season as a gap year.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6

Celtics' moves suggest new guard will be traded — eventually

The Celtics have lost a lot of talent this summer, but they've saved a tremendous amount of money in the process.

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Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Old video resurfaces of Joe Mazzulla threatening Celtics’ new acquisition

The Boston Celtics made a move to bolster their frontcourt on Tuesday, and it is someone coach Joe Mazzulla has some history with. The Celtics signed former Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher on Tuesday to a one-year, $3.3 million deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / August 5