More Talk of Marion (3 Way Deal)

by Jeff Clark on Jun 27, 2007 5:31 AM EDT in Boston Celtics Rumors

ESPN is reporting more talks about a 3 way with Garnett going to the Suns and Marion coming to the Celts. Of course, before such a deal could happen, there are a lot of things to work out.

The key stumbling block for Boston would be Marion's reluctance to play for the Celtics, which sources say was conveyed to both teams last week when the idea of a three-team trade involving these clubs was first made public. With Marion possessing the right to opt out of his contract after next season and become a free agent in July 2008, Boston would undoubtedly be seeking assurances from Marion's camp that he's interested in signing an extension with the Celtics, even though league rules technically would preclude such negotiations until after July 1 (and after the trade).
Another possible stumbling block: Minnesota, sources say, has been adamant that any trade with Boston would include Al Jefferson. The Celtics, in turn, are willing to part with Jefferson only if they're the team that gets Garnett. It remains to be seen if either side softens its stance in the final hours before the draft.

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OK, i’ve officially reached my saturation point with these trade rumors

by dr_awesome on Jun 27, 2007 7:39 AM EDT reply actions

Jefferson and the fifth pick for Marion? Are you kidding? I wouldn’t trade Jefferson straight up for Marion.

Even Danny Ainge can’t be thinking that trade would make PP happy … can he?

by TedL on Jun 27, 2007 7:40 AM EDT reply actions

This is all over the internet now.

Everything I have seen is saying Danny will not trade AJ for Marion. I can see the #5 and players not to include AJ.

by boscel33 on Jun 27, 2007 7:47 AM EDT reply actions

I hope that somehow, the C’s land a pick back as well.

by boscel33 on Jun 27, 2007 7:48 AM EDT reply actions

I bet anything we end up trading with Charlotte…Out of left field I know, but I’ve just got a hunvh. All this smoke and mirrors stuff is enough to make you dizzy.

My guess is we package our pick,wally/Theo, maybe telfair? for both the Charlotte picks and Gerald Wallace (sign/trade).

by JoeKleine on Jun 27, 2007 8:15 AM EDT reply actions

As I keep saying, Marion with a max extension doesn’t work financially if they plan to extend Jefferson.

Why pay luxury tax for a 40-win team? Only James Dolan is stupid enough to do that.

by Brickowski on Jun 27, 2007 8:18 AM EDT reply actions

Minny does NOT get Jefferson unless we are the team that gets Garnett. I’m glad Ainge sees it this way and this shouldn’t be a position he can be “budged” from, we’d be getting screwed (especially losing the #5 as well). It’s too rich for an aging Marion who doesn’t even want to be here and we’d be better off keeping the pick and looking somewhere else for a trade.

by NYDan on Jun 27, 2007 8:30 AM EDT reply actions

I wouldn’t trade Jefrferson even if we are the team that gets Garnett.

by Brickowski on Jun 27, 2007 8:32 AM EDT reply actions

But Danny would, as the media has led us to believe.

by NYDan on Jun 27, 2007 8:51 AM EDT reply actions

I just read in Sacramento Bee, that Petrie was in Phoenix yesterday to watch the workouts of Noah, Brewer, and Green. According to the article the Kings have been active in trade talks. With who? Kings, Celtics, Suns maybe there another trade in the works? I realize I’m probably reading to much into this but, Petrie has always keep things quiet until there’s something imminent.

by blah blah on Jun 27, 2007 9:07 AM EDT reply actions

Traade Pierce. Now.

by halfman/halfoyster on Jun 27, 2007 9:48 AM EDT reply actions

I could live with getting Marion for only the 5th pick, but I doubt WYC will cough up the money to extend Marion’s contract to his (Marions) liking. I would be happy standing firm and drafting Brewer with the 5th pick.

by scndtony on Jun 27, 2007 10:07 AM EDT reply actions

The stink of desperation is on Danny. Hopefully he doesn’t crack beneath its weight, especially for a 29 year old win who will want 17-20 million a year, albeit a talented one.

by jarobiso on Jun 27, 2007 10:59 AM EDT reply actions

Marion doesn’t want to be a Celtic. Thts a fact. So with the new garnett to suns rumor tht would send amare stoudemire to atlanta. why cant the celtics be the hawks and give jefferson #5 and theo for amare. every 1s happy thts if amare would stay with the c’s and be happy goin there.

by pp34isthe1 on Jun 27, 2007 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

Whether or not Marion would sign an extension doesn’t matter. He’s not worth the #5 pick, whcih should be a young, cheap stud. Don’t answer the phone, Danny.

by lemonadesky on Jun 27, 2007 4:16 PM EDT reply actions