Boston Celtics’ pursuit of Ray Allen on hold while he takes other visits
Ray Allen is being wined and dined by several teams over the next few days. Doc Rivers has been optimistic that the Boston Celtics will re-sign the most prolific three-point shooter ever, but — as expected — he is giving other teams a chance to woo him. (NBA.com)
The Boston Celtics’ hopes of keeping Ray Allen will have to wait a few days.
The 36-year-old free-agent guard will visit the Miami Heat on Thursday and the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, according to a source, and listen to their pitches.
Allen is also being pursued by the Memphis Grizzlies, who are seeking a replacement for free agent guard O.J. Mayo. The Grizzlies didn’t tender Mayo a qualifying offer last week, making him an unrestricted free agent. Memphis will offer Allen its $5 million exception.
Allen had conference calls on Monday with the Grizzlies, as well as the Heat, Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to the source. But Allen is not currently scheduled to make visits to Memphis or Minnesota.
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Celtics Blog | Jay King | July 3, 2012
Ray will be back. Boston is where he belongs…
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I don’t think Ray would be dating around like this if he wanted to stay. Some Celtics fans are like the spouse who won’t recognize that the marriage is over.
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If the marriage is “over” then why doesn’t he just say so??? The Cs can give more $$$ and are going to be title contenders. What else does he want? He’s not starting anywhere else, at least for any legitimate contender, so signing with the Cs seems to be his best opportunity. Go Cs…
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Let him go. Its time for the C’s to move on. Honestly, besides perimeter scoring what will be lost in his absence? If he does come back @1
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Will that same Celtics mentally follow?
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