The Utah Jazz acquired Georges Niang in a commerce with the Boston Celtics final week. Niang’s second stint in Utah does not look like setup to be a brief one.
Niang beforehand performed for the Jazz for 4 seasons from 2017 by way of 2021. Since then, he is performed for the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks. Niang was acquired by Boston in a salary-clearing transfer that despatched Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks. The Celtics then additional shed wage by sending Niang to Utah.
The Jazz despatched two-way participant R.J. Luis within the deal. Utah additionally acquired two future second-round picks for taking up Niang’s contract.
The Jazz have acquired a number of large males this summer time to place round their younger staff. Utah additionally traded for Jusuf Nurkic, Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love this offseason. Love and the Jazz have reportedly mentioned a buyout that may permit the veteran large man to hitch a contender for subsequent season.
