Celtics Trade Georges Niang to Jazz for RJ Luis Jr: Breaking Down the Surprise Move"
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| RJ Luis Jr driving to the basket during 2025 Summer League with Utah Jazz |
Boston flips newly-acquired Georges Niang to Utah for rookie RJ Luis Jr. What this means for both teams' rosters and future draft capital. #Celtics #NBA
*Celtics-Jazz Trade Shocker: Niang Out, RJ Luis Jr In*
*Why Boston Bet on a Rookie Over Veteran Depth*
In a surprising roster shuffle, the Boston Celtics have traded recently-acquired forward Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz for rookie wing RJ Luis Jr and a 2026 second-round pick, per Yahoo Sports. The move comes just 17 days after Boston acquired Niang from Philadelphia
Trade Details (Bullet List for Featured Snippets)
➡️ To Jazz: Georges Niang (8.4 PPG, 39% 3PT last season)
⬅️ To Celtics: RJ Luis Jr (2025 2nd-round pick) + 2026 DEN 2nd-rounder
💰 Cap Impact: Celtics save $8.2M in luxury tax
📅 Timeline: Deal finalized after July moratorium
#Celtics trade news, #Georges Niang #Jazz, #RJ Luis Jr #NBA
Why This Makes Sense
| Team | Win | Lose |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics | Develop young wing | Lose vet shooter |
| Jazz | Add floor-spacer | Give up draft asset |
"Boston’s betting on Luis’ 7’1″ wingspan over Niang’s limited playoff upside."
— Bobby Marks, ESPN Front Office Insider.
Scouting RJ Luis Jr
Age: 22 | Position: 6’7″ SG/SF
College: St. John’s (14.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG)
Strengths: Perimeter defense, transition scoring
Weaknesses: Streaky shooter (31% 3PT)
RJ Luis Jr driving to the basket during 2025 Summer League with Utah Jazz
Shareable Quote
🏙️ "Danny Ainge just got his guy—again. Niang returns to Utah while Boston gambles on upside. The NBA’s chess match continues."
— Kishwar Khan, NBA Analyst
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