Celtics trade Jaden Springer to Rockets
Shams Charania: The Boston Celtics are trading Jaden Springer and their 2030 second-round pick to the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Both teams are also exchanging heavily protected second-rounders.
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The first subs of the night for Boston: Jaden Springer and Al Horford. - 6:23 PM
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A league source said that Springer’s uptick in playing time recently — he played 20 minutes apiece against the Clippers and Bulls in the last two weeks — was not a front office directive to essentially audition him for prospective suitors. The source said that Mazzulla has simply been using Springer in spots that he believes will give the Celtics a chance to win. -via Boston Globe / February 5, 2025
Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor discussed the Celtics showcasing their backup guard, Springer, in an attempt to strike a deal before next month’s deadline, per The Kevin O’Connor Show. “I’ve heard that they’re open to trading [Celtics] Jaden Springer. He’s been playing lately. I’d imagine that they’re trying to feature him to increase his value,” O’Connor said. “He’s a very good defender, hitting some 3’s for Boston, some clutch 3’s. I’d look to flip Jaden Springer for a Big. I think Day’ron Sharpe is interesting. If they package 2 1sts with Springer to the Jazz for Walker Kessler, I’d be interested in that type of trade package as well.” -via Clutch Points / January 29, 2025
Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer also received several mentions as a clear way for the extremely expensive defending champions to save money ahead of the stretch run. In a similar vein, several scouts and execs mentioned the Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans -- all nearly $2.5 million over the luxury tax line -- as teams that should be expected to make similar moves to get under the threshold. -via ESPN / January 17, 2025
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