The Celtics' proposed sign-and-trade to land free agent Marquis Daniels from the Pacers has run into complications and could lead to the need of a three-team deal. Enter the Nets, with their legitimate interest in Davis, who averaged 15.8 points and 6.0 rebounds during the playoffs last season. The Celtics have indicated they will match any reasonable offer for Davis.
"We have not made any offers to anybody," Nets team president Rod Thorn said.
The Nets have made their inquiries and repeatedly have said they need to create a roster space before making a move. A report that surfaced yesterday about a sign-and-trade involving Davis and Nets forward Yi Jianlian was shot down by both sides about 30 seconds after it sought traction.
Maybe an inventive deal could be devised involving three teams. The Nets have a couple of trade exceptions from the Vince Carter deal that could come into play. The Celtics likely want a big man in return, the Pacers want a wing.
I want Big Baby Davis and Marquis Daniels. If I am Danny Ainge, I'm only entertaining moving BBD if puts the Daniels signing at risk, which I doubt because the guy has already committed to the Celtics.
For fun, let's play along with the trade rumor. So who is NJ shipping out to make this happen? Here's their roster with salaries.
Who is excited about Najera or Jianlian? Not me. The only big I want on their roster is Brook Lopez and NJ isn't moving him.
