Garnett headed for Celtics?
Kevin Garnett might be headed for Boston after all.
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Last update: July 30, 2007 – 12:10 PM
Kevin Garnett might be headed for Boston after all.
Both major Boston newspapers are reporting that a deal between the Celtics and the Timberwolves is near completion.
The Boston Herald reports the final package will likely have the Celtics sending Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and a No. 1 pick to Minnesota to acquire Garnett.
The Herald also reported the Celtics and Garnett have reached an agreement in principle on a contract extension. It appears Garnett 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.
The Boston Globe said Boston's executive director of basketball operations/GM Danny Ainge would send Jefferson, Green, Ratliff and Telfair to Minnesota in exchange for Garnett, 31.
Garnett's agent, Andy Miller, told the Globe that "there are serious discussions in place."
Before the NBA draft, Miller said Garnett would not be willing to accept a trade to Boston. The Celtics picked up Ray Allen from the Sonics in a draft-day deal, however.
When asked about the option as well as Garnett's willingness to play in Boston, Miller added: "Part of the discussion that is taking place is addressing those issues as well as others to see if the destination makes sense for all parties. Everything is part of the overall picture as to how to bring this to a conclusion or go in a different direction."
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