In making the trade, the Celtics opened up an additional roster spot, which they have since filled with their Feb. 6 addition of veteran wing Torrey Craig. Boston also created a $4 million traded player exception (TPE); however, as a second apron team, a TPE cannot be taken into a new season, and as such, that exception is unlikely to be utilized.

The Celtics only had complimentary words about Jaden Springer, who was dealt before Thursday's trade deadline.

That rang true as the Celtics did not add a single person at the trade deadline. The Celtics just ended up watching the trade deadline go by without adding talent. They didn't sit