reporter Shams reported that the Celtics sent Nian (8.2 million annual salary) and the next two second round picks to the Jazz for rookie RJ Louis, to save another money.

On June 15, US time, the Celtics' covered salary plus luxury tax reached $540 million.

After 51 days of operation, the team's salary + luxury tax has now been reduced to US$239 million, saving US$301 million.