The Boston Celtics have announced they have traded for shooting guard John Tonje in the deal that sent Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz. Per a release circulated by the team, Boston has acquired Tonje from the Jazz in exchange for Boucher, a future second-round draft pick, and cash considerations.
A 6-foot-5 wing averaging 18.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.0 steals in 30.3 minutes per game and shooting 43.9% from the field overall and 35.3% from deep in the G League with the Jazz’ affiliate at that level, the Salt Lake City Stars, Tonje looks to be Boston’s next developmental project. The 24-year-old was picked up by the Jazz with the 53rd overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft out of Wisconsin with prior stops at Colorado State and Missouri.
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At Wisconsin, he was named to the 2024-25 All-American Second Team after breaking Wisconsin records for single-season free throws (231), free-throw percentage (90.9%), and single-game free throws (21).
Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard John Tonje (17) drives with the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
Tonje also set an NCAA Tournament scoring record with Wisconsin when he put up 37 points against Brigham Young University on March 22, 2025.
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