Celtics acquire John Tonje from Utah Jazz

BOSTON, Mass. – The Boston Celtics announced on Thursday that the team has acquired guard John Tonje from the Utah Jazz in exchange for forward Chris Boucher, a future second-round pick, and cash considerations.

Tonje (6-5, 225) has appeared in 32 NBA G League games for Salt Lake City this season, averaging 18.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.0 steals in 30.3 minutes per game. The 24-year-old was selected by the Jazz with the 53rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after five collegiate seasons at Colorado State (2019-2023), Missouri (2023-24), and Wisconsin (2024-25).

The North Omaha, Nebraska, native 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) in his final season. Tonje set a Wisconsin NCAA Tournament scoring record by dropping 37 points against BYU March 22, 2025.

Boucher appeared in nine games for Boston in 2025-26 and posted averages of 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.4 minutes per game.