Celtics trade Noah Vonleh, cash to Spurs to open up roster spot, per report
The Boston Celtics have made a move, albeit a minor one. The team is trading reserve center Noah Vonleh and cash considerations to the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Spurs plan to waive Vonleh as well as veteran Gorgui Dieng, per the report . The move is simply a cost-cutting one for the Celtics, as they're not receiving any players in return. By trading Vonleh they open up a roster spot ahead of the trade deadline, and it will also save them on their luxury-tax bill. Vonleh's contract was set to become fully guaranteed on Saturday, Jan. 7, so the Celtics had to act before that date. Vonleh wasn't a major part of Boston's rotation this season. He appeared in 23 games for Boston, but averaged just 1.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in 7.4 minutes of action per performance. Once he ultimately clears waivers perhaps another team will give him a look. Like Vonleh in Bos...