Full recap of Celtics' moves at busy NBA trade deadline

Danny Ainge's streak of NBA trade deadline inactivity has come to an end.

The Boston Celtics made a pair of moves prior to Thursday's 3 p.m. ET deadline, notably acquiring guard Evan Fournier in a trade with the Orlando Magic and big man Mo Wagner in a deal with the Chicago Bulls.

These aren't groundbreaking deals, and the Celtics missed out on reported top target Aaron Gordon, who is joining the Denver Nuggets.

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But the C's still shook up their roster Thursday by trading away multiple players. Here's a quick breakdown of Boston's two deals, followed by a recap of who's coming and going:

1. Evan Fournier trade with Orlando

Celtics receiveEvan Fournier

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Magic receive: Jeff Teague, two second-round picks

Other details: The Magic are expected to waive Teague, while Orlando generates a $17 million traded player exception with Boston absorbing Fournier's contract into its $28.5 million traded player exception.

2. Mo Wagner-Daniel Theis trade with Chicago

Celtics receiveMo Wagner, Luke Kornet

Bulls receive: Daniel Theis, Javonte Green, $1.3 million (from Boston)

Other details: The Washington Wizards also are involved in the deal and receive Chandler Hutchison and Daniel Gafford from the Bulls while sending $250,000 to Chicago.

Full recap of Celtics' trades

Coming to Boston: Evan Fournier, Mo Wagner, Luke Kornet

Leaving Boston: Daniel Theis, Jeff Teague, Javonte Green, two second-round picks, $1.3 million

While the trade deadline has passed, the Celtics may not be done. Kornet is making $2.5 million on an expiring contract, so Boston could waive him to free up a roster spot and pursue a target on the buyout market, which should include prominent names like LaMarcus Aldridge and Andre Drummond.

Will these moves be enough to snap the 21-23 Celtics out of their current funk? With 28 games remaining in the regular season, the C's had better hope their retooled roster finds its groove quickly.

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