Georges Niang spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, finishing the last season with averages of 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. Over the offseason, he was traded to the Boston Celtics, and subsequently, he was traded to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr. Niang's salary allows more salary relief for the Celtics amidst a significant trade exception. RJ Luis Jr. is a 22-year-old guard with career averages of 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.
The Boston Celtics are trading Georges Niang and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz for rookie RJ Luis Jr., sources tell ESPN.
Niang returns to Utah now and his salary goes into the massive John Collins trade exception along with two draft assets. The move allows the Celtics have more salary relief below the second apron.
RJ Luis Jr. is a 22-year-old guard who was on a two-way contract with the Jazz after going undrafted. His career averages are 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 44.5% from the field and 39.9% from the three-point range in 544 games.
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