Jaden Springer had been in the middle of his second season playing for the Boston. Earlier this week, the Celtics traded the 22-year-old to the Houston Rockets

The Boston Celtics are dealing backup guard Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets. Springer, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2030 second-round pick were traded to the Rockets for a 2031 second-round pick.

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