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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 18
Celtics Sign Guard Days After Cutting Him
Just days after cutting former two-way rookie swingman RJ Luis Jr., the Boston Celtics have opted to re-sign him on an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, reports Noa Dalzell of CLNS.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 16
Celtics converting Ron Harper Jr. to two-way deal
After waiving RJ Luis on Wednesday, the Celtics are poised to convert Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way contract.
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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 16
Celtics Cut Ties With Offseason Trade Addition Ahead of Season
The Boston Celtics have made a massive roster move ahead of the 2025-26 season. More news: Clear Favorite Has Emerged in Celtics' Starting Big Man Competition According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Celtics have waived undrafted rookie forward RJ Luis.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 12
Jazz forward to be re-evaluated in two to three weeks
Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks as he works to come back from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, the team announced in a press release.
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.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 15
Celtics’ Latest Addition Could Be Bad News For Young Forward: Report
The Boston Celtics have acquired RJ Luis Jr. from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Georges Niang and a couple of second-round picks. It was a trade that the Celtics wanted to do to shed more salary.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 15
Celtics Tried to Sign Rookie Before Trading Multiple Draft Picks For Him
The Boston Celtics were looking to add some rookies after the draft, who they believe could have added some value to the roster. With next year likely going to be a gap year, they are looking to develop some players.
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.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / August 6
Undrafted Rookie Included in Recent Trade Between Celtics, Jazz
Despite going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, it hasn't taken RJ Luis Jr. very long to draw interest from teams around the league. The former St. John's star was signed by Utah shortly after the draft, and a few months later, Luis was included in a recent trade between the Jazz and Celtics.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 5
How a bust-up with Rick Pitino ended up leading RJ Luis Jr to the Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have traded for an undrafted prospect, making a cost-cutting move. Trading away Kristaps Porzingis for Georges Niang was a deal the Boston Celtics viewed as necessary to save money.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 5
Celtics Make Surprise Trade With Jazz: What Does It Mean For Boston?
The Boston Celtics made a trade, dealing forward Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz for rookie RJ Luis Jr. out of St John's. The Celtics also sent two second-round picks in the trade, attaching the assets along with Niang.
St. John's Red Storm News / Hoops Rumors / May 28
Big East Player of the Year to remain in NBA Draft
The 6-foot-7 guard is coming off an outstanding season with the Red Storm, being named Big East Player of the Year and earning second-team All-America honors. He was also voted the Most Outstanding Player in this year’s Big East Tournament.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 14
RJ Luis Reveals Major Update On NBA Draft Status After Combine
RJ Luis is sticking to his plan—for now. The former St. John’s star and reigning Big East Player of the Year told ESPN’s Jeff Borzello on Wednesday that he remains “all-in” on staying in the NBA Draft, despite entering the transfer portal following his breakout junior season.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 24
St. John's Reacts to RJ Luis News After Unexpected Transfer Portal Decision
This past season for the St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team will forever be remembered in the program's history. Under the leadership of head coach Rick Pitino, St.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 23
St. John's Reacts to RJ Luis Announcement After College Basketball Season
Rick Pitino led the St. John's men's basketball team back to college basketball prominence this past season. The Red Storm won the Big East Tournament title and entered the NCAA Tournament as a No.
College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / March 31
Would St. John's transfer RJ Luis Jr. be a good fit at Gonzaga?
St. John's Red Storm star RJ Luis Jr., the reigning Big East Player of the Year, can also be referred to as the most accomplished player to ever hit the college basketball transfer portal.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 29
St. John’s star makes decision on his future after NCAA Tournament benching
St. John’s star RJ Luis has made a significant decision about his future after his controversial benching during the team’s NCAA Tournament loss to Arkansas.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 29
St. John's RJ Luis Jr. enters NBA draft, transfer portal
St. John's star forward RJ Luis Jr. is declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft and entering the transfer portal, multiple media outlets reported Saturday. Luis has one season of college eligibility remaining.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22
St. John's poor shooting caught up to them at worst time
Their magical season ended on Saturday in the Round of 32 when they were on the losing end of a 75-66 decision against No. 10 seed Arkansas.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 23
Men's NCAA Tournament Round of 32 winners, losers: Big 12 owns the day
Half of this year's Sweet 16 is set. Saturday was another day of mostly chalk in the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament, with one notable exception.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 21
RJ Luis Jr., No. 2 St. John's heat up, take down Omaha
RJ Luis Jr. made a career-high five 3-pointers and second-seeded St. John's found its shooting stroke en route to an 83-53 victory over No. 15 seed Omaha in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in Providence, R.I.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 16
A villain to 'granny-style' free-throw shooter: 10 players to know in men's NCAA Tournament
The men's NCAA Tournament bracket is set. Now college basketball fans can finally start filling out their own brackets. Here are 10 players to know as March Madness begins in the men's tournament.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 8
No. 12 St. John's capitalizes on turnovers to extend winning streak
Rick Pitino and his St. John's Red Storm team just keep on rolling, picking up their 10th straight win on Friday, knocking off No. 19 UConn, 68-62.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 14
RJ Luis Jr. scores 19 as St. John's overtakes Georgetown
RJ Luis Jr. withstood shooting struggles and scored 19 points, including the tiebreaking free throws with 6:16 remaining as St. John's rallied from a 15-point deficit and earned a 63-58 victory over Georgetown on Tuesday in New York.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 13
RJ Luis Jr., St. John's set sights on Georgetown
St. John's coach Rick Pitino only saw glimpses of RJ Luis Jr.'s capabilities last year because of a shin injury that cost him 10 games and persisted through the season.
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