The Boston Celtics swung a trade ahead of Thursday's deadline, reportedly sending backup guard Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets in a salary dump.

On Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Springer has been traded to the Houston Rockets. Via Charania: "The Boston Celtics are trading Jaden Springer and their 2030 second-round pick to the Houston Rockets,

Dealing Springer reportedly frees up nearly $15 million off of Boston's hefty luxury-tax bill. The post Celtics reportedly trade Jaden Springer to Rockets for luxury-tax relief appeared first on Boston.

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It’s Thursday, February 6, and the Houston Rockets (32-18) and Minnesota Timberwolves (28-23) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis. Houston gave away their game in Brooklyn Tuesday night losing 99-97 to the Nets giving up two 3-pointers sandwiched around a turnover with under 10 seconds to play.

The Houston Rockets reportedly could be key players leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline even if they don't land a big-name player. According to

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The Houston Rockets (32-18) continue their road trip with a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-23) on Thursday at Target Center. The Rockets are on a four-game losing streak, their longest of the season.

Keon Johnson and D’Angelo Russell made 3-pointers in the final 10 seconds, and the Brooklyn Nets stunned the Houston Rockets 99-97 on Tuesday night for their first home victory in two months. Brooklyn trailed 97-93 when Tosan Evbuomwan inbounded the ball to Johnson,