Springer was the subject of Celtics trade rumors dating back to training camp, largely due to his $4.02 million salary. With luxury repeater tax penalties factored in, that would

NBA trade deadline season was a whirlwind for Jaden Springer. Springer, a 22-year-old reserve guard, was dealt from Boston to Houston on Feb. 6, with the Celtics attaching a second-round draft pick to offload his salary.

The Boston Celtics traded Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets on Feb. 6. Ime Udoka’s surging team quickly waived the defensive-minded guard before signing with the Utah Jazz.On Monday, March 10, Springer made his return to the TD Garden as part of Will Hardy’s team.