Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard shares reaction to Jaden Springer trade
The Boston Celtics traded Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The impressive Western Conference team subsequently waived the defensive-minded guard. By moving on from Springer, the Celtics reportedly saved approximately $15 million in tax payments, such is the severity of their current payroll.
Since waiving Springer, Brad Stevens has moved to acquire Torrey Craig on what is likely a prorated veteran minimum deal. Nevertheless, the decision to part with Springer, who had been impressive in recent weeks, was certainly a shock to some members of the rotation.
During a recent postgame news conference after the Celtics fell to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Feb. 6, Payton Pritchard shared his immediate reaction to the news the Celtics had traded Springer. Pritchard praised Springer's professionalism and defensive impact.
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