The Celtics didn’t wait until trade deadline day to make their first move, reportedly shipping Jaden Springer to Houston on Wednesday.

The Celtics only had complimentary words about Jaden Springer, who was dealt before Thursday's trade deadline.

The Boston Celtics swung a trade ahead of Thursday's deadline, reportedly sending backup guard Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets in a salary dump.

Boston also confirmed the terms of the deal, which was first reported one day before the NBA’s trade deadline. The Rockets received Springer, a 2030 second-round draft pick and a conditional 2027 second-round pick, with the Celtics acquiring a conditional 2031 second-rounder in return.

The Celtics indeed made a move at the trade deadline, though it was just shipping Jaden Springer to the Rockets.

The Boston Celtics reportedly traded Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, lessening their luxury-tax bill in the process.

The Boston Celtics traded Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The impressive Western Conference team subsequently waived the defensive-minded guard. By moving on from Springer,

The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaden Springer and their 2030 second-round pick to the Houston Rockets, ESPN's Shams

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In making the trade, the Celtics opened up an additional roster spot, which they have since filled with their Feb. 6 addition of veteran wing Torrey Craig. Boston also created a $4 million traded player exception (TPE); however, as a second apron team, a TPE cannot be taken into a new season, and as such, that exception is unlikely to be utilized.