The minivans back rolling through Utah.

What does that mean for the Utah Jazz?

And why would they make the move to get George Nying back?

Find out next on Locked on Jazz.

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Hello and welcome into Lockdown Jazz.

My name's Lee Tulein.

I'm excited to be back with you filling in for David Locke.

And this is an episode I wasn't planning on as I tried to air this on the day the trade happened from Canada, ran into some tech issues.

But as many of you guys may know by now, I'm a lifelong Jazz manager's credentialed NBA draft analyst for Locked and NBA Big Board Attendee of the 2023 and 2024 NBA Combines, Jazz Broadcast Assistant and Statistician each of the last four seasons and lover of college hoops. So make sure you know what you need to know about your beloved Utah Jazz. And I'll talk to you about a former jazz man who is a beloved member of the Utah Jazz, George Nieing. Thanks for making Locked on Jazz your first list in each and every day. And remember Locked on Jazz is free and available on all platforms, including YouTube at Locked on Jazz. For the best way to help us grow, it's to comment anything below. And today's question is, what do you think of the trade? It's a simple one, but I'm going to give you the reasons why it was made from both sides and what I think of the trade. Today's episode is brought to you by Game Time. Download the GameTime app, create an account and use code locked on NBA for $20 off of your first purchase. And today on the show, I'll break down the Neing trade. I'll give you why I think the deal is

made from both sides, what I think of it. And lastly, my expectations for George Neing. So without

further ado, tech issues aside, airing it now back home after being Canada trying to air this one for

you guys. Let's dive right in. The Celtics sent two second round picks alongside George Neing and in return

from the Utah Jazz received rookie wing RJ Luis in return and that's per Shams Charania. And the Jazz can then

use the trade exception earned by St. John Collins to the clippers to absorb Nying's contract is the other

part of what Shams reported. We'll dive into the specifics and why that's important, but for those

you who are monetarily inclined and like the numbers, Nying's set to earn $8.2 million before

next season once he hits unrestricted free agency. And that is incredibly important to how this deal worked from both sides, the monetary aspect.

So the Jazz had money to pay before the season began and can use some of the money from John Collins deal.

Okay, that's important.

But what's probably more important in why this deal actually happened is shedding the final year of Neing's salary for next season means Boston will be able to save $8 million in luxury taxes and allow it to stay under the second penalty apron following the addition of Chris Boucher.

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