“Anything can change,” but Cavs, Celtics still “far apart” on Anthony Parker
2:25 P.M. – Update, via Ken Berger: “With the Celtics and Bulls still in the hunt for Anthony Parker, source says two Western Conf. dark horses have emerged.”
2:15 P.M. – Update, via Adrian Wojnarowski: “Cavaliers are down to wire taking bids on Anthony Parker, with Boston still in the mix.”
2:00 P.M. – Update, via Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio: “Lots of chatter that Cavs guard Anthony Parker could be on way to Celtics. Not sure just yet how authentic it is.”
11:50 A.M. – Update, via Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal: “One offer on table: AP to Celts for Marquis Daniels. Cavs would buy him out, send him back to Bos. But Cavs want Bos #1 [draft pick] next yr for helping.”
The Boston Celtics could be looking to send Marquis Daniels to Cleveland in exchange for Anthony Parker. (Ken Berger, CBS Sports)
Not having much luck dangling Nate Robinson and pick for wing upgrade, Celtics now trying to use Marquis Daniels’ contract, sources say.
Daniels, out with a neck injury, could be bought out by Cavs with cash from Celtcs in a deal for Anthony Parker, sources say.
Do you know how I know I’m not sold on Anthony Parker? When I think about the Celtics trading for him, I inevitably find myself back at, “Maybe the C’s are better off just sticking with Von Wafer.”
Parker’s okay, though. And he’s got more size than Wafer. And he’s a good three-point shooter. And he’s smart. And he knows his role. And I’m trying to talk myself into Parker — I mean, I’m REALLY trying here — but it’s just not working. Anthony Parker does nothing to whet my interest, even if he’s really not bad, pretty intelligent and might even provide (probably even provides?) an upgrade.
I’m still praying for Battier or Dudley, or a similar difference-maker, but when your best trade pieces are A) a mostly-awful, 5’9″ point guard who isn’t really a point guard, B) an injured player with a $2.5 million expiring contract and a pre-existing spinal cord condition, C) a terrible first-round pick in an awfully thin draft, and D) a 24-year old Turkish rookie with an 11.19 PER, finding a truly quality piece takes a miracle.
Say your prayers with me, folks. Danny Ainge could use them.
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Celtics Blog | Jay King | February 24, 2011
Maybe playing so many years in the euro leuges have preserved his legs because of the less griping schedule. Or maybe I am just talking myself into a player. We need Shane!
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This is what happens when the Celtics don’t develop or keep their young tallent. How would Bill Walker look right about now??? Go Cs…forget Parker play LH!
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James, Bill Walker has (STILL) done nothing in the NBA. I used to love his potential, too. But he wouldn’t help more than Wafer does.
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I’m more interested in seeng the players we have step up.
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You missed my point. The Celtics keep giving away their young talent instead of developing it. Who knows how good Walker could be now in the Celtics system playing against HOFs in practice vs playing for the Knicks? They also tossed Leon out the door and he was a proven player. So let LH and Bradley get some minutes. Lastly, VW cannot guard Kobe, LBJ or even Wade. Go CS…
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If there going to bring another really old man like Parker I’d just as soon see someone like Posey or Sheed that at least know the drill and know our players. Danny said no desperation moves but this clearly is. With Parker at 6’6″ we are getting no length. Even Rip Hamilton is taller than Parker.
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