Report: Celtics trading Noah Vonleh to Spurs

Photo by Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Boston Celtics are reportedly getting a jump on roster shuffling ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Boston is trading Noah Vonleh and cash to the San Antonio Spurs per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN:

The Celtics are trading Noah Vonleh and cash to the Spurs, sources tell ESPN. The Spurs are waiving Gorgui Dieng to create the roster spot.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 5, 2023 San Antonio will also waive Vonleh, per Wojnarowski:

Boston will open a roster spot and will lower their luxury tax bill by trading Vonleh. That gives Brad Stevens and the front office some necessary wiggle room ahead of the February 9 trade deadline. The Celtics are also…