Perhaps the more notable move was the Celtics’ decision to trade Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz. Following the deal, Sports Illustrated’s Alex Kirschenbaum believes that a 6-foot-7 NBA champion forward could be the next contributor to leave the franchise.

The Boston Celtics are signing the free agent forward to a one-year, $3.3 million deal following the Georges Niang trade.

The Jazz absorb Niang's salary into the John Collins trade exception. We can expect Niang to log consistent minutes off the bench, at least early in the season. Luis joins the Celtics on a two-way contract months after signing with Utah.

Still, Boston’s run as one of the NBA’s top teams has been impressive to watch, and Brad Stevens’ ability to put together a near-perfect roster was incredible. While he gets most of the credit for acquiring Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in the same offseason, his deal a couple of years earlier set the plan in motion.

The Boston Celtics currently look very different than they did in 2024, when the team claimed an NBA champiosnhip. Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis have been

Jayson Tatum was seen at practice — just not on a basketball court. The Celtics star made an appearance at the New England Patriots' joint training camp practice with the Washington Commanders.