According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Boston Celtics traded Chris Boucher, cash, and a future second-round pick to the Utah Jazz for two-way guard John Tonje.

Boston made this deal to clear up cap space and open up a roster spot. Boucher was on a $2.3 million expiring contract.

In nine games this season, the 33-year-old is averaging 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.4 minutes. He has spent majority of his career with the Toronto Raptors.

According to Marc Stein, despite the rumors of a potential buyout, Kevin Love is set to participate in training camp. Camp is slated to begin next week.

A potential buyout isn’t expected to happen until a legitimate playoff contender shows interest in the veteran forward.

Since the 37-year-old is below the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, any team can sign him following his future buyout. He makes $4.15 million exactly for the upcoming season.

Last season, fans saw Love only appear in 23 games for the Miami Heat. Following the 2021-22 season, his production and game appearances dramatically dipped off.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, confirmed by the Utah Jazz, head coach Will Hardy will remain with the organization for the foreseeable future after signing a new contract.

Hardy’s extension will last for six years, which is a positive sign for the direction of the team. In his first three years as the Jazz’s coach, he has made a positive impact on the team, including putting them in a position to fight for the postseason in his first two seasons.

However, Utah has decided to go down the rebuilding route, and force the team to tank for better draft positioning. With Utah doing that, there is no blame put on Hardy for their lackluster seasons.

“I’m humbled and honored,” Hardy said. “This is an incredible franchise. To be able to be committed to the next phase of our process is hard to explain. Moments like this are very surreal. I’m so excited.”