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

The former Boston Celtics guard discussed the process of being traded by the franchise ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline

While Sam Hauser stole the show with a career-high 33 points, including a franchise-record seven three-pointers in a quarter, Springer’s presence in Boston was another notable storyline. The 22-year-old was traded to the Houston Rockets before last month’s deadline but was later waived and signed by the rebuilding Jazz.