The Celtics are waiving 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 for St. John’s last season. He was named Big East Player of the Year.
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 move may have been done with an eye on retaining guard Ron Harper Jr.