The Boston Celtics are dealing backup guard Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets. Springer, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2030 second-round pick were traded to the Rockets for a 2031 second-round pick.

The Boston Celtics traded Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The impressive Western Conference team subsequently waived the defensive-minded guard. By moving on from Springer,

In making the trade, the Celtics opened up an additional roster spot, which they have since filled with their Feb. 6 addition of veteran wing Torrey Craig. Boston also created a $4 million traded player exception (TPE); however, as a second apron team, a TPE cannot be taken into a new season, and as such, that exception is unlikely to be utilized.

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The Celtics got involved in the NBA trade deadline on Wednesday, agreeing to deal Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets with a 2030 second-round pick in exchange for a 2031 future second-round pick that’s unlikely to convey per sources.

The NBA trade deadline has passed and it was an active one to say the least, filled with high-impact, high profile moves. The activity started in earnest on Saturday when the Dallas Mavericks sent their superstar and heart of their team,

The Boston Celtics are expected to try to make a small roster tweak ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Jaden Springer has often been discussed as the most likely trade candidate due to his expiring $4 million contract.

Jaden Springer had been in the middle of his second season playing for the Boston. Earlier this week, the Celtics traded the 22-year-old to the Houston Rockets