Celtics Notes: More Details on Latest Trade, Forward Linked to Lakers, Jayson Tatum Return This Season?

May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to pass in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics made a trade in late August, shedding additional salary from the team's growing payroll.

Forward Georges Niang was sent to the Utah Jazz in return for a player on a two-way contract. He was owed more than $8 million this season on his current deal, but now Boston is off the hook for that money.

The Celtics had to attach two second-round picks to get off Niang's deal. Details regarding both picks have been revealed in the aftermath of the trade.

In other news, the franchise gave an update on the condition of superstar Jayson Tatum, who is currently nursing a torn Achilles tendon.

The injury typically requires a full calendar year, and considering it happened during the playoffs this season, many expect him not to return this season.

Finally, rumors indicate that the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in forward Sam Houser, another player who could get moved for additional salary shedding.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):

Celtics Tweets of the Day:

Happy birthday Cooz 🎂🎉☘️ pic.twitter.com/DEuvHNeTci

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 9, 2025

The draft workout that got Jayson Tatum stamped as a top 3 pick in 2017 pic.twitter.com/nfg6TaLJJs

— Riley ❄️ (@rileysbetter) August 9, 2025

Boston Celtics and NBA legend Bob Cousy is turning 9️⃣7️⃣ today.

• 13-time NBA All-Star
• 6-time NBA Champion
• 8-time assist leader
• Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971
• 13 seasons with Boston Celtics (1950–1963).pic.twitter.com/dr6OcD6NbK

— Boston Radio Watch®️ (@bostonradio) August 9, 2025

Celtics legend Bob Cousy on Jaylen Brown with Jayson Tatum out:

“In my judgment, Jaylen is not quite at the superstar level Tatum is. Can he carry the load by himself? I see a major rebuilding effort coming.”

(via @BostonGlobe) pic.twitter.com/rvrtKLwa90

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 9, 2025

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