Georges Niang, a Massachusetts native, was on the Celtics’ roster for a little more than a month.
Boston acquired him in the Kristaps Porzinigs trade in July. By mid-august, the Celtics traded Niang and a pair of second-round picks to Utah for RJ Luis Jr.
On Monday, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens explained why Niang’s stay in Boston was so short.
Ultimately, it came down to the money. With the Celtics looking to cut back on spending after years being deep in the luxury tax, the Celtics opted to move Niang’s salary and bring in forward Chris Boucher on a more affordable deal.