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Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / 1 hour ago

Basketball World Reacts To Boston Celtics Signing Former NBA Champion

On Tuesday afternoon, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that the Boston Celtics were signing Chris Boucher. The two-time NBA Champion had spent the last seven years playing for the Toronto Raptors.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

NBA Trade Grades: Celtics Get More Cap Relief While Jazz Keep Adding More Assets & What’s Next For Each Squad

The Boston Celtics have been rumored to be looking to pull the trigger on another trade to get them some “salary cap” breathing room. Well, mission accomplished as the Celtics cleared more salary from the 2025-26 ledger earlier tonight by sending Georges Niang to Utah.

Georges Niang News / Celtics Life / 3 hours ago

Celtics sign veteran Raptor Chris Boucher

The Boston Celtics followed up their salary dumping trade of Georges Niang by replacing him with another veteran forward, long time Toronto Raptor Chris Boucher.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / 6 hours ago

$300 Million Report Surfaces Immediately After Celtics-Jazz Trade

The Boston Celtics have only continued to cut costs this offseason. They saved tens of millions off their cap sheet when they traded Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons and then traded Kristaps Porzingis for Georges Niang.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 33 minutes ago

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.

Concerning update emerges about Celtics' new starting center

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / 7 hours ago

What Does Celtics Rotation Look Like Following Chris Boucher Signing?

The Boston Celtics have struck again! On Tuesday, team general manager and president Brad Stevens opted to continue cutting costs and lean into what will be a "gap year" sans injured six-time All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum in 2025-26.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

Report: Celtics swap Georges Niang to Jazz; sign Chris Boucher

The Boston Celtics traded forward Georges Niang and two second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz to acquire rookie forward RJ Luis Jr., ESPN reported Tuesday.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / 7 hours ago

Why The Celtics Traded Away 39.9% Flamethrower Georges Niang

BOSTON – The Boston Celtics continue to reshape their roster in a calculated attempt to dodge harsh luxury tax penalties. They’ve already shipped out Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis in cost-cutting deals.

Chris Boucher News / Hoops Wire / 7 hours ago

Celtics Adding Chris Boucher to Frontcourt on One-Year Deal

The Boston Celtics are signing NBA veteran big man Chris Boucher to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal follows Boston’s trade of Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz, which trimmed $50 million off their payroll and tax bill, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron.

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / 8 hours ago

NBA World Reacts To Celtics-Jazz Trade

On Tuesday afternoon, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz had made a trade. Most notably, Georges Niang is headed to Utah.

Chris Boucher News / Hoops Rumors / 7 hours ago

Celtics to sign championship-winning forward

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Celtics salary dump Kristaps Porzingis trade piece to Jazz

The Boston Celtics had one goal this offseason: shed as much money as possible. Without Jayson Tatum on the court, the Celtics’ roster was far too expensive to keep together.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / 8 hours ago

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.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / 8 hours ago

Jazz Acquiring Georges Niang In Trade With Celtics

The NBA minivan is on the move once again. More specifically, for the second time this offseason, Georges Niang is being traded. This time, it’s from the Boston Celtics back to the Utah Jazz, where Niang played from 2017-21.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 9 hours ago

Celtics star Jayson Tatum shares eye-opening IG post amid recovery

The Boston Celtics have had quite an offseason, and not in a positive direction. In an effort to avoid the dreaded second apron, the Celtics parted ways with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday in a trade firesale that likely took them out of contention for next year.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / 10 hours ago

Celtics Star Gets Honest About Offseason Changes: 'It Definitely Sucks'

The Boston Celtics have been making a lot of changes this offseason, including trading two starters this offseason. They have been trying to shed salary to get under the second apron of the luxury tax.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Concerning update emerges about Celtics' new starting center

He spent last season as Boston's fourth-string center and will now jump into the starting lineup.

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Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / 11 hours ago

Dwight Howard Sends Message To Celtics Legend Paul Pierce

Dwight Howard is one of the best players in NBA history. The former All-Star center last played in the league during the 2021-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Payton Pritchard News / NBA Analysis Network / 12 hours ago

Payton Pritchard names the departed Boston Celtics teammate he will miss most, ‘it definitely sucks’

The Boston Celtics had to break up their core ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. The decision came in light of the front office wanting to avoid getting slammed with huge luxury taxes under the second apron.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

Potential starting Celtics center underwent offseason knee surgery

Last season, the Boston Celtics suffered their earliest playoff exit since 2021, giving them more time than usual to rest and recover. And while the C’s would’ve loved to go deeper into the postseason, they’ve made the most of the extra days off, with multiple players undergoing summer surgery.

Al Horford News / Boston Celtics on SI / 16 hours ago

Celtics Notes: Unfortunate Al Horford Update, $100 Million Trade Update, More Moves Incoming?

The Boston Celtics have an unfortunate update regarding Al Horford's free agency, as the big man still has yet to make a decision on his future. A key NBA insider reported that there is another player that Horford is waiting on before he signs a deal, but a Celtics reunion looks to be unlikely.