The Boston Celtics have made two moves to bolster their frontcourt with size and experience.
The team traded Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr.
Additionally, the Celtics signed veteran big man Chris Boucher to a fully guaranteed one-year deal worth $3.3 million.
According to Shams Charania, the former Raptors forward is expected to play a meaningful role in Boston’s frontcourt rotation. Boucher, who became a free agent after seven seasons in Canada, averaged 10 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17 minutes per game last season.
RJ Luis Jr., a 22-year-old guard/forward out of St. John’s, had recently signed a Two-Way Contract with the Jazz.
With the Niang trade, the Celtics also significantly reduced their projected luxury tax bill—by over $42 million. Back on June 15, even before the NBA Draft, projections had Boston’s total spending (salaries + tax) approaching $540 million. Today, that number has dropped to around $239 million—down by an astonishing $300 million.
Utah is acquiring Georges Niang with part of the $26.6M John Collins Trade Exception.
Niang is on an expiring $8.2M contract.
Celtics tax bill drops from $73.1M to $30.4M.
They are now $10.2M below the 2nd apron and $1.7M over the 1st.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) August 5, 2025
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