Boston, which will be without star Jayson Tatum for most of the year after he suffered a torn Achilles, is clearly looking to save money this season. After trading Niang and signing Boucher, the Celtics are now $6.9 million below the second apron and $5 million over the first apron.

The Celtics made a pair of moves Tuesday to slightly alter their roster while also saving some money in the process.

The Celtics have made some moves, trading Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz and signing former Toronto Raptors backup big man Chris Boucher.