The Houston Rockets are acquiring backup guard Jaden Springer and a 2030 second-round draft pick from the Boston Celtics, ESPN reported Wednesday. Both teams will exchange protected second-round picks as well.

The Celtics got involved in the NBA trade deadline on Wednesday, agreeing to deal Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets with a 2030 second-round pick in exchange for a 2031 future second-round pick that’s unlikely to convey per sources.

Springer first joined the Celtics ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline by way of the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old saw little playing time with Boston, but has flashed momen