We start today with a new column from yours truly about the how the KG thing went down… here’s the preview:
This one was a slap in the face.
Kevin Garnett had to rip our hearts out, even though we didn’t really want him anyway.
His agent Andy Miller said “If a trade [to Boston] were to happen, that’s not a destination that we’re interested in pursuing.”
But what he really said was “Kevin Garnett only has a few years left in his career… he’s not going to waste them in a hopeless situation in Boston.”
Ouch. Why don’t you come over and kick my dog while you’re at it.
You know, once upon a time a player would demand to be traded to Boston. Now an agent practically risks getting fired for even suggesting it (…..continue reading this column)
Meanwhile, Mark Murphy talked to KG’s agent… who didn’t exactly use definitive statements like “there’s no way”. He kind of left it open ended… which makes me think maybe even KG realized the C’s are giving up way too much and a trade here would be career suicide. I’d post the Globe’s take on this, but it sucks and tells me nothing new. Hey Globe… you’re supposed to cover the Celtics, not imitate their tanking.
Back to Mark Murphy, who talked to other teams who think adding KG would make the C’s an instant contender. And how crazy is this story? I’m agreeing with Gerry Callahan who says Danny is in a dangerous rush to make the team relevant. That means he’s not making decisions based on winning… and I think this trade offer made that obvious.
So now the KG to Phoenix rumors are starting. We know a 3 way deal that would have gotten us Shawn Marion has already been discussed… but Marion can opt out after next year too… so that’s no good for the C’s if he doesn’t want to be here.
I’m not posting a gazillion links to the KG stuff because we’ll all go cross-eyed. What’s up already represents every other column out there. We’ll update things if anything new comes up.
Other Stuff:
Jim O’Brien thinks Jermaine O’Neal is staying in Indy | Jazz might part with Kirilenko | Greg Ostertag (yes, Greg Ostertag) contemplating a comeback | Bibby on the block? | Bucks extend Bogut, Villanueva | Atlanta and Portland in talks?
