The Celtics moved off Georges Niang's salary in a deal with the Jazz before signing free agent forward Chris Boucher to a one-year deal.

Boucher will add some much-needed length to the roster, too, which should help if Boston looks to play a high-pressure defensive style. Shortly after the free agency signing was announced, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance of the "How 'Bout Them Celtics?

The Celtics reportedly are trading recently acquired forward Georges Niang and 2 future second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr.