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The Boston Celtics have had a whirlwind of an offseason. More news: Celtics Champ on 'Bubble' to Become Hall of Famer, Insider Claims The Celtics made a multitude of moves this offseason that will undoubtedly alter the way they play this season.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 25

Utah Jazz's Georges Niang Came Close to Playing Overseas

It looks like the newest Utah Jazz trade addition, Georges Niang, almost had the opportunity to suit up overseas this summer as a part of this year's EuroBasket tournament.

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.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 13

Jazz's Georges Niang Gets New Jersey Number After Celtics Trade

The newest addition to the Utah Jazz now has his official jersey number heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. According to a post on X from Etienne Catalan, Georges Niang will be wearing the number 31 for the Jazz next season, the same digits he wore during his first stint in Utah from 2017 to 2021.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 11

NBA Insider Shares New Details on Utah Jazz’s Georges Niang Trade

The Utah Jazz made a late offseason move earlier last week in the form of their move to acquire Georges Niang from the Boston Celtics. In exchange for undrafted St.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / August 10

Rumor: Jazz Plan To Keep Georges Niang

The Utah Jazz plan to keep Georges Niang, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Jazz acquired Niang from the Boston Celtics, who acquired the forward from the Atlanta Hawks in the Kristaps Porziņģis trade.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10

Jazz rumors: Utah’s plans for veteran acquired in Celtics trade

The Utah Jazz are entering another year of their rebuild after selecting Rutgers star Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. But even with a youth movement, teams still need veteran players to help keep the locker room in sync.

Boston Celtics News / BasketballNews.com / August 9

Celtics reshape roster with Niang trade, Boucher signing

The Boston Celtics have executed two pivotal roster moves aimed at managing payroll and adding depth ahead of the 2025-26 season. Boston traded forward

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 7

Georges Niang once said it was an honor to be compared to Utah Jazz star, playing together is not certain

Two high profile NBA players ended up on the Utah Jazz this summer, although it is unclear if they will ever play together. The Utah Jazz were the team with the worst record in the NBA last season, and their offseason moves make it uncertain whether they will improve.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 7

The real reason Celtics traded Georges Niang to Jazz

Brad Stevens has been a busy man this offseason for the Boston Celtics. Aside from meeting with and charting a path for the future with new ownership taking over in Boston, Stevens has also been tasked with significantly cutting the Celtics’ overall payroll and tax bill.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 7

Celtics Appear to Be Out of Running for All-Star Free Agent: Report

The Boston Celtics have been one of the more active teams this offseason, but it is not for the reason one thinks. The Celtics have trimmed a lot of money from their roster as they looked to get under the second luxury tax.

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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.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / August 6

Utah Jazz trade for Georges Niang and two second round picks

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Boston Celtics 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.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

Celtics’ Georges Niang Trade Wasn’t Just About Salary Dump

The Boston Celtics have made yet another curious offseason move, trading 32-year-old 3-point specialist Georges Niang and two second-round picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for RJ Luis Jr., an undrafted rookie on a two-way contract.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / August 5

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6

Celtics' moves suggest new guard will be traded — eventually

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Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / August 5

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 / August 5

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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5

Celtics trade recent acquisition, picks to Jazz for rookie

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 5