Boston Celtics acquiring Courtney Lee via sign-and-trade, according to report
Boston’s second unit now consists of Jason Terry, Courtney Lee, Jeff Green, Jared Sullinger and Chris Wilcox, which represents approximately 7.5 billion times the talent of last year’s bench. The young core now includes Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Brandon Bass, Lee, Green, Sullinger and Fab Melo, all of whom are 27 or younger. Danny Ainge has successfully made serious steps toward a rebuild while maintaining the Celtics’ short-term competitiveness. And yes, I’m currently doing cartwheels outside while wearing nothing but my birthday suit.
The sign-and-trade can’t be Johnson for Lee straight up unless Lee wants to be one of the most severely underpaid players in the NBA, which he probably doesn’t. The Celtics will likely have to include E’Twaun Moore, Sean Williams, Mickael Pietrus and/or Keyon Dooling in the deal, and probably a future first-round pick. I’d hate to lose Moore, who has become a favorite during summer league. But for Lee, Moore would be a small price to pay.
Hallelujah, folks. Danny Ainge for Executive of the Year, indeed.
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Celtics Blog | Jay King | July 19, 2012
does your new employer know that you are going to move to texas and start mowing lawns and making donuts ?
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Such a great comment.
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Thanks Jay – great last name – my last name – also King -” Hail to the King baby ” -
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Great name for Jay’s new donut shop in Houston, ‘Hail to the King’ Donuts! Go Cs…
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2013 champs. BOOK IT.
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Sad to lose Moore but well worth it. I think we should hang on to Christmas now as a multi use backup and who else thinks blatche is worth a look. The way i see it all the vet bigs available have baggage.
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