Report: Rockets obtain G Jaden Springer from Celtics

Field Level Media|published: Wed 5th February, 15:42 2025

Jan 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer (44) and Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) reach for a loose ball during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets are acquiring backup guard Jaden Springer and a 2030 second-round draft pick from the Boston Celtics, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Both teams will exchange protected second-round picks as well.

Springer is averaging 1.7 points and 5.4 minutes in 26 games off the bench for Boston this season. He also was a member of the Celtics' NBA title team last season.

Springer, 22, has a 2.7 scoring average in 93 NBA games (four starts) in parts of four seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers and Celtics.

--Field Level Media

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