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Pacers, Celtics Need Another Team For Deal

Most people, at one time or another, try to turn a two-way into the mythical and magical three-way, but it can be a difficult, arduous process that involves plenty of debate, give-and-take and contractual obligations. Well, the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers are exploring that wonderful journey at this very moment.

According to the Boston Herald, along with Indianapolis Star reporter Mike Wells, the possible Celts-Pacers sign-and-trade deal involving Marquis Daniels has hit a snag. Inside sources report that the Pacers are dissatisfied with who the Celtics are offering in the deal -- reportedly Tony Allen or Gabe Pruitt. Now the two teams are looking for a third organization to get involved, and no one is biting.

A source told the Herald: "They need a third team, and that's complicated. No other teams have jumped at it so far."

What seemed like a quick, easy deal just one week ago is turning into a lengthy ordeal between the two teams. Things have been complicated by the additions of Earl Watson and Solomon Jones, leaving only two spots available on the Pacers roster.

Speaking of Watson, Wells tweeted this afternoon that the press conference announcing the deal will be held Tuesday afternoon. No official word yet on the time.

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I wouldn’t be happy with Allen or Pruitt either.

Sounds like Daniels is just going to sign his measly $1.9 million for one year. Better hope Boston wins or Daniels will probably go elsewhere. The Celtics aren’t getting any younger.

Not sure why Boston won’t deal Walker/Giddens? If you want to keep them, play them then and don’t sign Daniels. It’s that f*cking simple. How can you expect to keep both of these guys riding the bench?

by Sparhawk on Jul 27, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Win win either way

Either we get nothing for Daniels and pick up Head (Luther), or get a promising unknown talent and cash. Good for Larry holding out.

by jantz101 on Jul 27, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

lmfao

“Most people, at one time or another, try to turn a two-way into the mythical and magical three-way, but it can be a difficult, arduous process that involves plenty of debate, give-and-take and contractual obligations.”

Classic material.

"You're hitting the wrong person. Don't you know you're hitting Ron Artest?"

by LukeNukem on Jul 27, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Man, I read right over that! Well played!

by jantz101 on Jul 28, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah it was well done for sure

"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."

by psvirsky on Jul 28, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good little hold out here, Larry

We can do better than Pruitt and Allen. Don’t be a talker unless you get Walker. Don’t say you’ll do it if you’re getting a Pruitt.

Just keep reminding Ainge who he’s dealing with. I’d rather have nothing at all than Pruitt/Allen.

by Nathan S. on Jul 27, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

haha

I agree with your sentiment and enjoy the prose

"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."

by psvirsky on Jul 28, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm reading the Boston side of this

And I’m glad there are some Boston fans that are able to see this the way we’re seeing it. For me, whatever happens with Daniels had no affect on us the second we didn’t pick up his option, because I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who figured he was not coming back.

Getting something for him of value is way more than I would’ve thought, but it’s not worth taking on players just to take on players. Pruitt and Allen wouldn’t be contributors for us and there’s nothing to gain for us by taking them on when we’d be better off taking no one at all.

The way I see it, we’re not the ones who have to make this deal. We win if we don’t take on anyone if Ainge isn’t willing to throw in Giddens and/or Walker, and we obviously win if we get Giddens and/or Walker (preferably Walker) for a player that wasn’t ours anymore. Just letting the deal come to us is what’s important. This is the Celtics problem, not ours.

by Nathan S. on Jul 28, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions  

well put

we’re in a good position b/c we don’t need anything in particular from them.

however, i’m not totally sure why the C’s wouldn’t just sign him and be over with it. Do they need to free up a roster spot or clear some cap space? I imagine by this point they would just say screw it and sign him to the $1.9 million contract

"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."

by psvirsky on Jul 28, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

what about...

some type of 3-way deal with NJ that would involve T-Williams? I doubt they would do anything that would involve Lee or Harris, although, if a larger deal did develope involving those guys, i would grin pretty large.

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by SHaFF87 on Jul 28, 2009 12:30 AM EDT reply actions  

yup

not gonna happen

"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."

by psvirsky on Jul 28, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

u dont?

u cant see someone like a terrance williams being involved?

yes i realize harris or lee wouldn’t at least at this level, but if you read my post carefully i state just that.

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by SHaFF87 on Jul 28, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Why would they?

Why would New Jersey.

A rebuilding team no-less. Trade us their just drafted 1st rounder, to help their division rival with a sign and trade?

Terrence Williams has more trade value than Marquis Daniels straight up RIGHT NOW. Unless Boston is sending Rajon Rondo to NJ. It ain’t gonna happen.

" Tell me something Steve, How does a guy from Puerto Rico loose a ball in the Sun? "

by aaronb on Jul 28, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Watson?

I don’t like Watson style.
In fact I would prefeer to bring Tony Allen (who’s bigger than Jarret Jack was, and could play on the wings and as a backup to Ford) in a sign and trade with Boston.

Than with the Solomon Jones acquisition the Pacers would still have a spot on the roster for an eventual mid season negociation.

Pacers Forever

by Hansel on Jul 28, 2009 10:49 AM EDT reply actions  

well pruitt was let go tonight

so he is out…at this point i have no issues sending tony allen and bill walker to indy to get this done. this has taken way too long and needs to get done.

by celticinorlando on Jul 31, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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