Georges Niang Traded by Celtics in Salary-Shedding Move

Georges Niang's brief tenure with the Boston Celtics concluded after approximately one month as he was traded to Utah. This transaction, which also involved rookie RJ Luis Jr. coming to Boston, served as a salary-shedding move for the Celtics, allowing them to create financial breathing room and save over $40 million in salary and luxury tax penalties. Niang, who returns to the Jazz where he previously played for four seasons, is on an expiring $8.2 million contract and is expected to fill a reserve role.