Springer, whom Boston acquired from Philadelphia ahead of the 2024 trade deadline, said he appreciated Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens’ transparency during the negotiation process. He said he has no ill will toward the Celtics — with whom he won an NBA championship last season — for shipping him out.

The former Boston Celtics guard discussed the process of being traded by the franchise ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline

Springer was the subject of Celtics trade rumors dating back to training camp, largely due to his $4.02 million salary. With luxury repeater tax penalties factored in, that would