While Sam Hauser stole the show with a career-high 33 points, including a franchise-record seven three-pointers in a quarter, Springer’s presence in Boston was another notable storyline. The 22-year-old was traded to the Houston Rockets before last month’s deadline but was later waived and signed by the rebuilding Jazz.

Springer was the subject of Celtics trade rumors dating back to training camp, largely due to his $4.02 million salary. With luxury repeater tax penalties factored in, that would

The former Boston Celtics guard discussed the process of being traded by the franchise ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline