kevin garnett to boston celtics.

[capodetutticapi]

Sources: Celtics close to deal for Garnett 
 Jeff Goodman
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It's looking more and more as though Kevin Garnett is heading to Boston.

According to multiple sources close to the situation, Danny Ainge and the Celtics have agreed in principal to a deal that would bring the 10-time NBA All-Star from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff and his expiring contract, Gerald Green and Sebastian Telfair.
FOXSports.com was unable to confirm whether Celtics forward Ryan Gomes and a future first-round pick was involved.

One source said that there could be an official announcement as early as Monday. However, Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said that nothing had been scheduled as of 12 p.m. ET, but that Ainge told him "discussions are still ongoing and it hasn't quite gotten to that point."

According to one source, T-Wolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale wanted Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo. However, Celtics boss Danny Ainge held out from trading Rondo -- who will likely be the team's starting floor leader this season.

Ainge tried unsuccessfully to acquire the 31-year-old Garnett prior to the NBA Draft, but was able to land Ray Allen from Seattle for the No. 5 overall pick, Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak on the night of the draft.

That may have changed things dramatically for Garnett, who had no interest in coming to Boston a month or so ago. Now with Paul Pierce and Allen in the fold, Garnett has had a change of heart.

Garnett, the league's MVP in 2004, has the option to opt out of his contract -- which pays $22 million next season -- after the 2008 campaign and become a free agent. He averaged 22.4 points and 12.8 rebounds per game last season -- his 12th in the NBA.

The primary factor with the deal -- according to one source -- is Garnett agreeing to a multi-year deal to remain in Boston. Garnett's agent, Andy Miller, declined to comment when reached by FOXSports.com on Monday morning.

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The trade would give Ainge a team that could compete with anyone in the Eastern Conference with the trio of Pierce, Garnett and Allen. The Celtics would also have nearly $60 million in salaries between the three players for next season alone.

"There's no question that the Celtics could win the East," said one high-ranking NBA executive. "But they've got a lot of money tied up in those three players going forward."

The T-Wolves will get one of the league's top young players in the 22-year-old Jefferson, who averaged 16 points and 11 boards in 69 games a year ago. They would also get Ratliff's $11.7 million salary, which will come off the books after this season, and a big-time athlete who has shown glimpses of potential in Green.

this trio is deadly.plus is ah far more talented 3 than de nets trio.doh be surprised celtics knock on de conference finals door in de upcomin season.

[real madness]

i am surprised garnett not ending up in LA...poor Kobe.  If this trade happens celtics is an instant contender in the east if that means anything.

[Quags]

Yeah if that happens they will ,be better than NJ .But they ein t going from bottom dwellers to first ,and they ein t taking the Raptors first place divsion banner from we . Garnett only aver 10 points last year ,might expect 12 more wins .

Eastern Conference
Atlantic                 W L PCT     GB CONF   DIV HOME ROAD L 10 STREAK
Toronto3a            47 35 0.573 0.0 33-19 11-5  30-11 17-24 7-3  L 2
New Jersey6x        41 41 0.500 6.0 31-21 10-6  24-17 17-24 8-2  W 4
Philadelphia o         35 47 0.427 12.0 24-28 9-7  21-20 14-27 6-4  W 1
New York o           33 49 0.402 14.0 22-30 3-13  19-22 14-27 2-8  W 1
Boston o               24 58 0.293 23.0 16-36 7-9  12-29 12-29 2-8  L 1

[palos]

Dem givin up 2 many players to get KG

A 30 year ole Paul Pierce, a 32 year ole Ray Allen and a 31 year ole KG?

And no young talent to go thru de grind of a 82 game NBA schedule?

Dem might end up in de basement

[Dutty]

Dem givin up 2 many players to get KG

A 30 year ole Paul Pierce, a 32 year ole Ray Allen and a 31 year ole KG?

And no young talent to go thru de grind of a 82 game NBA schedule?

Dem might end up in de basement

well after last seasons win record,Boston is presently under de basement...so de basement is ah move up

[palos]

Dem givin up 2 many players to get KG

A 30 year ole Paul Pierce, a 32 year ole Ray Allen and a 31 year ole KG?

And no young talent to go thru de grind of a 82 game NBA schedule?

Dem might end up in de basement

well after last seasons win record,Boston is presently under de basement...so de basement is ah move up

Dem will score points.....but boy...will they ever concede points.  Because sure as hell Paul Pierce and Ray Allen eh defennin a soul.  And I eh know if dem will have de consistent firepower to outscore teams on a regular basis.

[capodetutticapi]

Celtics complete deal for Garnett 
 Jeff Goodman
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BOSTON - Kevin Garnett is coming to Boston — and he's going to stay for a while.

According to Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss, the 10-time NBA All-Star will likely be introduced at a news conference at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
According to multiple sources close to situation, Minnesota will send Garnett to Boston for five players and a pair of first-round draft picks. Al Jefferson is the centerpiece of the deal for Timberwolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale, who will also get Theo Ratliff and his expiring contract, Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair and a pair of 2009 first-round picks.

The Celtics' draft pick will be top-three protected and the other pick will be the one Minnesota originally dealt to Boston in the trade that sent Ricky Davis to the T'Wolves for Wally Szczerbiak.

According to sources, Garnett will also sign a three-year extension with the Celtics. He has two years left on his current deal.

Garnett, the league's MVP in 2004, had the option to opt out of his contract — which pays $22 million next season — after the 2008 campaign and become a free agent.

McHale tried feverishly to obtain Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo in the deal. However, Celtics boss Danny Ainge held out from trading Rondo — who will likely be the team's starting floor leader this season.

Ainge tried unsuccessfully to acquire the 31-year-old Garnett prior to the NBA Draft, but was able to land Ray Allen from Seattle for the No. 5 overall pick, Delonte West and Szczerbiak on the night of the draft.

Garnett didn't have any interest in heading to Boston prior to the draft, but now with Pierce and Allen in the fold, he had a change of heart. Garnett averaged 22.4 points and 12.8 rebounds per game last season -- his 12th in the NBA.

The primary factor with the deal was Garnett agreeing to the multi-year deal to remain in Boston -- and figuring out the specifics regarding the 15 percent or $6.75 million trade kicker in Garnett's contract.

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The trade gives Ainge and the Celtics, who finished 24-58 last season, a team that could compete with anyone in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Pierce missed 35 games a year ago due to injuries. With the trio of Pierce, Garnett and Allen, Boston would also have nearly $55 million in salaries between the three players for next season alone.

"There's no question that the Celtics could win the East," said one high-ranking NBA executive. "But they've got a lot of money tied up in those three players going forward."

The T'Wolves will get one of the league's top young players in the 22-year-old Jefferson, who averaged 16 points and 11 boards in 69 games a year ago. They would also get Ratliff's $11.7 million salary, which will come off the books after this season, and a big-time athlete in Green who has shown glimpses of potential.

[Quags]

Don t know if the east teams getting really good or going crazy . A lot of teams going way over the Cap ,or will be very soon .Boston here ,I don t tink Ainge is a very good GM ,Orlando sign Rashad Lewis ,plus Dwight Howard .We will still fight Jersey for the atlantic doh .

[real madness]

Dem givin up 2 many players to get KG

A 30 year ole Paul Pierce, a 32 year ole Ray Allen and a 31 year ole KG?

And no young talent to go thru de grind of a 82 game NBA schedule?

Dem might end up in de basement

i agree that they giving up too many players..celtics have no bench after that trade

but the east is very open so the celtics is definitely capable (on paper) to reach the east semis and just like the nets this past payoffs..with some luck can go further than expected..i.e. conference finals

i still think detroit and miami are the 2 top teams in the east...then the next tier is cavs, bulls and celtics....then raptors, nets and knicks.

lebron is the best player in east and the east is weak so the cavs could actually be the #1 team instead of miami or detroit

[Quags]

How the east weak ,the east have better players than the west . Shaq,Wade ,Le bron ,Gannet ,Allen,Bosh ,Wallace s , look all then bad teams u just call they ,how can the east be weak 

[weary1969]

I surprise wit that move but say what.

[real madness]

How the east weak ,the east have better players than the west . Shaq,Wade ,Le bron ,Gannet ,Allen,Bosh ,Wallace s , look all then bad teams u just call they ,how can the east be weak 

yeah the east real strong..after the cavs win the east they get sweep.

if u want to rephrase my statement...overall, the west is a lot stronger than the east..

consider phoenix, san antonio, dallas, houston and even utah...do you think the top 5 in east could win a series  3 out of 5 times versus the top 5 in the west.

just because the east have good players that dont mean the teams are evry good..

just like back in jordan days,,the east was stronger but the west still had good players..i.e. payton, kemp, barkely,malone, stockton, etc.

dont let the fact that you are a raptors fan and they are in the east cloud your judgment..i am a bulls fan but the west is simple btter than the east right now...that is liable to change soon but right now..not tomorrow, or next season but right now.

[Quags]

yeah the east real strong..after the cavs win the east they get sweep.

Sarcasm will get you nowhere .Granted the Spaurs are the best in the league .

if u want to rephrase my statement...overall, the west is a lot stronger than the east..

That is same ting you saying .

consider phoenix, san antonio, dallas, houston and even utah...do you think the top 5 in east could win a series  3 out of 5 times versus the top 5 in the west.

Daiz only 4 teams  anyway the Spurs are the best ,but no other team on that list could sweep bron bron ,doh fool yaself . To answer your yes that could more than happen ,easy dallas ,houston and even utar safttf.

just because the east have good players that dont mean the teams are evry good..

The trend change already the west was the best ,now they living on pass glories .

ust like back in jordan days,,the east was stronger but the west still had good players..i.e. payton, kemp, barkely,malone, stockton, etc.

The west have that facade ,a mystery cause nobody see s them play ,but they ein t all that .

dont let the fact that you are a raptors fan and they are in the east cloud your judgment..i am a bulls fan but the west is simple btter than the east right now...that is liable to change soon but right now..not tomorrow, or next season but right now.

Me being a raps fan has nothing to do with it ,just calling a spade a spade . But ,infact after the draft with portland and settle getting them kids ,the west might take back over ,with the east only being dominant foronly a little while .