The Celtics moved Niang to Utah and swapped in an undrafted two-way wing, RJ Luis Jr., to clear cap space with the NBA’s minimum trade requirements. The deal, paired with two second-round picks, creates a two-way roster logjam and prompts Boston to trim its fringe wings, including Miles Norris, while adding Max Shulga and Amari Williams on two-way deals. A NESN Hold My Banner clip dives into the trade’s strategic calculus and its potential knock-on effects for late-season fantasy depth.

Luis Jr. arrives as a length-forward with shooting potential, offering another wing option behind Boston’s top stars. The Niang exit opens minutes for young wings and reshuffles the rotation, signaling Boston’s willingness to chase flexibility over veteran depth. For fantasy managers, Luis Jr.’s minutes and development will shape late-round upside and streaming opportunities as the season unfolds.