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Report: Rockets obtain G Jaden Springer from Celtics
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The Houston Rockets are acquiring backup guard Jaden Springer and a 2030 second-round draft pick from the Boston Celtics, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Both teams will exchange protected second-round picks as well.

Springer is averaging 1.7 points and 5.4 minutes in 26 games off the bench for Boston this season. He also was a member of the Celtics' NBA title team last season.

Springer, 22, has a 2.7 scoring average in 93 NBA games (four starts) in parts of four seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers and Celtics.

This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.

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