Jan 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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

Originally posted on Boston Celtics on SI
By Gabe Smallson | Last updated Aug 6, 2025 8:59 AM ET

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.

Additionally, the moves didn't stop there as a new forward was inked to a one-year, $3.3 million deal. The former champion averaged 10 points per game, on 49.2 percent from the field last season, and 36.3 percent from 3.

Amid the Tuesday moves, Boston is just $1.7 million over the first luxury tax apron. An insider believes that two players on the current roster are likely to be traded this offseason before it's all said and done.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):

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Celtics Tweets of the Day:

The Boston Celtics are trading Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz for rookie RJ Luis Jr., sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/l7h0cGobfU
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 5, 2025

Derrick White loved what he saw from Matt Reynolds as Summer League head coach:

“He did a great job. Had the boys playing hard. It was fun to watch. Defensively, they were everywhere.”

(Via White Noise Podcast) https://t.co/tjPYof6qos pic.twitter.com/UUOYZHRBol
— Noa Dalzell (@NoaDalzell) August 5, 2025

Free agent forward Chris Boucher has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Boston Celtics, agent Sam Permut of Roc Nation tells ESPN. Boucher lands a guaranteed deal with the Celtics and is expected to have a significant role in the frontcourt. pic.twitter.com/H13dHVyuu8
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 5, 2025

Denied ‍♂️#NBADefenseWeek https://t.co/Q5PwJFQRKG pic.twitter.com/gAS2fWhIvt
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 5, 2025

RJ Luis Jr. is a 22-year-old guard who was on a two-way contract with the Jazz after going undrafted.

He played at UMass Amherst and then at St. John's, and averaged 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds last season. pic.twitter.com/blAGBSI0Nb
— Noa Dalzell (@NoaDalzell) August 5, 2025

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