Well, after twenty-four hours of encouraging signs, it appears that Kevin Garnett is a Celtic. The Boston Herald is reporting that the deal is "essentially completed." From the paper's NBA blog:
One involved source said the final package will have the Celts sending Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and a No. 1 pick to Minnesota to acquire Garnett.They're also saying that there's an extension involved, which was one of last obstacles:
It appears now that the perennial All-Star is willing to forego the opt-out in his current deal for next summer and cast his lot with Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and the Celtics.Stay tuned for more coverage.
Update 1: The Boston Globe is now reporting that Jefferson is out of the deal. Supposedly, it's now for "Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff, and two first-round picks."
Update 2: SPORTS in BOSTON brings word that Garnett's likeness has been removed from the official T-Wolves site.
Update 3: Shira Springer, who posted on The Globe about the Jefferson-less trade, is now saying that Big Al is back in. However, she's also telling us that there's "not [sic] timetable on when deal [sic] would be finalized."
Update 4: Via I Heart KG: Ainge has confirmed to the Pioneer Press that the two teams are talking.
Update 5: FOX Sports reporting that McHale initially wanted Rondo, but Ainge refused.
Update 6: Celtics Blog has crashed from all the traffic.
Update 7: From the Herald: A Celtics official has told the AP that it's a wrap. Jefferson included.
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. Poor Isiah--I feel so bad for you---
Posted at 1:35PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Mike Rath
2. What Isiah has to do wif dis???
Posted at 2:18PM on Jul 30th 2007 by ...And Justice for All
3. As a Celtic Fan for the past 45 years - I can honestly say that the past 20 years have been depressing.
I am tired of the rebuilding and waiting for the kids to get better.
WelecomE KG - With you Paul and Ray we are headed to where the Celtics should be - the Finals.
I am one Celtic Fan who is tired of waiting for the Kids and their Potential
Posted at 2:41PM on Jul 30th 2007 by steve r
4. If that's the deal, the price is too high. Jefferson, Telfair, Green and Ratliffe for Garnett is a good deal for both sides. Adding Gomes AND a #1 pick is just too damn much. But nobody has ever accused Danny Ainge of being a smart GM.
Posted at 2:44PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Bob
5. I'm not saying I wouldn't love to have KG, but not at that price.
Posted at 2:45PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Bob
6. Danny Aigne is a damn fool for this trade.
Posted at 2:52PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Jay
7. All you guys who are complaining about Danny Ainge will think he is a genius in April, 2008.
Are you guys tired of waiting for the "POTENTIAL" to materialize.????
Posted at 2:54PM on Jul 30th 2007 by steve r
8. Justice--
Tuff one-- Isiah in deeper doo-doo than he was before--In the same conference, remember????
Posted at 3:05PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Mike Rath
9. Great for Celtics!!! I will consider to renew my season tickets again. It is about time to catch up the Red Sox and Patriot, Winning is the only thing, NOW.
Posted at 3:19PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Mike
10. if those three can work together it looks like instant contender just add water...
Posted at 3:25PM on Jul 30th 2007 by m
11. Seems like a lot for the Celtics to give up, but this would make the draft day trade for Ray Allen all okay. Yes, the Celts would need a legit point guard (although they already need one right now), but damn. Pierce + Allen + KG...that's pretty sick. That's a lot of scoring from anywhere on the court.
Posted at 4:04PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Woo
12. But you do not get rid of jefferson, KG is old and jefferson is young, who are they going to play. I guess ainge think he can throw on his tighty whities from yester year and be the point guard, what a damn fool
Posted at 4:11PM on Jul 30th 2007 by bean lover
13. Celtic got better and is now a playoff team, but they are missing some key pieces. Mainly a strong power forward and a decent point guard.
Look on the bright side, KG is now reunited with Michael Olowakandi, can a title be far way?
Posted at 5:47PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Barabbas
14. Sucks to loose KG as he is a stud, on and OFF the court! Pro sports desperately needs more athletes lime KG and LaDanian Tomlinson in this world. Hate to see you go, but best of luck my man!
Posted at 11:47PM on Jul 30th 2007 by eric
15. A good move for both teams. Garnett is lucky to go to the eastern conference.
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16. But what Isiah has to do wif this?
Posted at 12:17PM on Jul 31st 2007 by ...And Justice for All