Who is RJ Luis Jr., and why did the Boston Celtics trade for him?

Celtics Make Minimum Trade, Add Two-Way Player RJ Luis Jr.

The Boston Celtics swung a surprising deal last week, acquiring undrafted two-way wing RJ Luis Jr. from the Utah Jazz in exchange for veteran reserve forward Georges Niang and a pair of second-round draft picks. To make the trade work, the Celtics had to adhere to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement minimum trade requirements.

Logjam on the Two-Way Roster

The move created a logjam among Boston's own two-way players. As a result, the team parted ways with veteran two-way forward Miles Norris. No. 57 pick in the 2025 draft Max Shulga also signed to a two-way deal, while No. 46 pick in the 2025 draft Amari Williams remains unsigned.

Analysts Offer Insight

The "NESN" YouTube channel recently released a clip from their "Hold My Banner" podcast examining the Luis Jr. trade in detail. You can check it out below!

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