The Celtics have waived RJ Luis, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The rookie was on a two-way deal.
Boston acquired Luis when they traded Georges Niang and two second-round picks to the Jazz in a salary-cutting move. Luis went undrafted this summer after averaging 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game and earning Big East Player of the Year honors for St. John’s last season.
He appeared in three preseason games for Boston, scoring six points on four shots in just under eight total minutes.
The move opens up a two-way slot for the Celtics, who currently have Max Shulga and Amari Williams signed to two-way deals. Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe speculates (via Twitter) that the Celtics may have made the move with an eye toward retaining guard Ron Harper Jr.