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.

The Celtics continued their busy day after trading away Georges Niang. The C’s signed forward Chris Boucher to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, as they shore up their front-court depth.