Sources: Celtics, T-Wolves resume KG trade talks

[wayne1218]

The Red Sox are still working on getting Jermaine Dye from the White Sox for Wily Mo Pena and a pitching prospect.
The prospect wouldn't by Clay Buchholz or Jon Lester, leaving Michael Bowden and Justin Masterson as the top possibilities, unless the White Sox really like Craig Hansen. A source told the Boston Globe that the chances of a deal happening were "pretty good."

I still have no idea where he would play? I find it hard to believe Drew gets benched with that new contract.

[molta02]

That is alot to give up but you have to do it to get a guy like KG. Garnett probably told KG about the history of "Big Men" in Boston. Gomes and a no. 1 pick are even more than i thought but keeping Rondo in the end is the key.

HOLY FUCK, PLEASE BE TRUE!

in a way its a lot to give up, but at the same time, i think people around here value the 'young guys' more than the rest of the league. in reality, what is gerald green or ryan gomes going to be- probably servicable players on the right team. KG is KG, and i like the pierce, allen, kg combo alot.

i also agree about keeping rondo, very good move. imagine how much more effective his speed and quickness will be with these guys around.

good deal all the way, hopefully it gets done.

[wayne1218]

in a way its a lot to give up, but at the same time, i think people around here value the 'young guys' more than the rest of the league. in reality, what is gerald green or ryan gomes going to be- probably servicable players on the right team. KG is KG, and i like the pierce, allen, kg combo alot.

i also agree about keeping rondo, very good move. imagine how much more effective his speed and quickness will be with these guys around.

good deal all the way, hopefully it gets done.

They still have a bunch of young guys who excite me in Rondo, Tony Allen, Perkins, Big Baby & Pruitt!

[kbsooner21]

What do you like about Big Baby so much? I'm not that impressed with the guy.

[wayne1218]

Telfair, Jefferson, Green & Ratliff all only have 1 year left on their contract too. The C's won't have to worry about signing any of them and it will open a TON of Cap room for Minny in '08

[wayne1218]

What do you like about Big Baby so much? I'm not that impressed with the guy.

I think he will be a big body just to come in and relieve others for a few minutes. Bang on them, wear 'em down, and grab a few rebounds.

[wayne1218]

According to ESPN, Boston would be a favorite in the East if they landed KG. That has to get KG excited because he will never hear that in Minny!

[BigWeiner]

A new report from Shira Springer of the Boston Globe says that Al Jefferson is not currently included in a potential trade for Kevin Garnett and that the deal is not imminent.
According to Springer, the current trade stands with the Celtics sending Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and two first-round picks to the Timberwolves for Garnett. Al Jefferson is not included in the deal at the moment, which raises many questions, including how the teams would deal with Garnett's trade clause that calls for a 15 percent salary increase. Depending on which source you read, this trade is not a sure thing and there are still more questions than answers. In any case, it appears that Garnett is close to being traded to the Celtics.

[molta02]

A new report from Shira Springer of the Boston Globe says that Al Jefferson is not currently included in a potential trade for Kevin Garnett and that the deal is not imminent.
According to Springer, the current trade stands with the Celtics sending Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and two first-round picks to the Timberwolves for Garnett. Al Jefferson is not included in the deal at the moment, which raises many questions, including how the teams would deal with Garnett's trade clause that calls for a 15 percent salary increase. Depending on which source you read, this trade is not a sure thing and there are still more questions than answers. In any case, it appears that Garnett is close to being traded to the Celtics.

Just heard the same. If they can pull this off w/out giving up Al Jefferson.........

[BigWeiner]

Al Jefferson is back in the trade talks between the Celtics and Timberwolves.
According to the Boston Globe, the trade currently stands as the Celtics sending Jefferson, Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff, and two first-round picks to the Timberwolves for Kevin Garnett. It is uncertain how the teams would deal with Garnett's trade clause that calls for a 15 percent salary increase and there is no timetable on when the deal would be finalized. The Celtics appear to be ready to mortgage the future in order to put Garnett on the floor with Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. Meanwhile, the addition of a second first-round pick would give the Wolves a very bright future when combined with Jefferson, Gomes and Green.

[wayne1218]

Wow it is even steeper now with 2 1st rounders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!























I'D STILL DO IT!

[BigWeiner]

Wow it is even steeper now with 2 1st rounders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

























I'D STILL DO IT!

I have a feeling that the T'Wolves either get Jefferson and 1 first rounder, or not Jefferson and 2 first rounders, but yea I'd still do it too, those first rounders will be late first rounders with KG

[Three Jack]

Garnett and Pierce together would be huge...I like Jefferson, and Perk has his moments but I am far from sold on Allen.

















BUT YOU STILL HAVE DOC RIVERS COACHING!

[DobinskiFormula]

They still have a bunch of young guys who excite me in Rondo, Tony Allen, Perkins, Big Baby & Pruitt!

Tony Allen was phenomenal last year before he got hurt.

[wayne1218]

Garnett and Pierce together would be huge...I like Jefferson, and Perk has his moments but I am far from sold on Allen.

















BUT YOU STILL HAVE DOC RIVERS COACHING!

And you still have Isiah Thomas

'NUFF SAID!