Georges Niang is back.

After a four year separation from the Utah Jazz, during which time he played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks, Niang has returned to Salt Lake City after being traded by the Boston Celtics to the Jazz (along with a pair of second round picks) in exchange for rookie RJ Luis Jr.

It is expected that Niang will remain with the Jazz next season and not be rerouted in another trade either this offseason or at the trade deadline, although he is on an expiring contract .

The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reported earlier this week that, “Sources say Utah plans to keep veteran big man Georges Niang after reacquiring Niang this week in a trade with Boston. The Jazz also acquired second-round picks from the Celtics in 2027 and 2031 in the

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