PJ Brown Joining The Green?

by Jeff Clark on Feb 27, 2008 1:39 PM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

The Celtics appear to be close to adding free agent forward P.J. Brown to their roster.
Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, acknowledged it is "possible" that Brown could be a Celtic soon.
The 38-year-old Brown, who has been courted to return to his home state team, the New Orleans Hornets, has been inactive this season.
The Celtics have two roster spots to fill before Friday's playoff eligible deadline. The Celtics hope to land veteran guard Sam Cassell if he is bought out by the Clippers.
Brown, who has 14 years of experience, would bring needed depth in the frontline. The 6-foot-11 forward is known for his rebounding and tough interior defense. He averages 9.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for his career. He also would brings much-needed playoff experience, with 81 games under his belt with the four franchises he has played for, most recently as a member of the Chicago Bulls.

UPDATE: "According to a league source, P.J. Brown will sign with the Celtics soon. It is uncertain when the forward will begin practice with the team or play in his first game."

This is fantastic news if true. To be honest, I had forgotten about him but the timing makes sense. I think PJ was waiting around to see if he could sign one of those Kieth Van Horn mega-deal sign-and-trade specials. The trade deadline came and went and that didn't happen so now he's looking for one go around with a quality team. Hopefully this gets done and the Cassell thing works out, which would give us excellent depth.

UPDATE #2: The Herald has the signing as official. -R.H.

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Clever title, Jeff. ;)

I really like this move for Boston if it comes to fruition. Also, I’ve got to say, I really like the job Marc Spears has done. I liked Shira, but there’s no comparison between the two in terms of having NBA connections.

by Roy_Hobbs on Feb 27, 2008 2:49 PM EST reply actions

oh please make it happen ;D

by eddietours on Feb 27, 2008 2:49 PM EST reply actions

Are you kidding me? Don’t know if can take a joke at this point. Is it April?

I hope we get him. That would be awesome!

by cocofan on Feb 27, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions

Please,please be true. I think this would make Master Po very happy.

by halfman/halfoyster on Feb 27, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions

Huzzah!

by JAM on Feb 27, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply actions

PJ could be a great pickup.
a true professional and major upgrade as a back up center. (he could start if his body lets him)

remember his play off performance for the bulls last year? what a help he could be.

by arctic 3.0 on Feb 27, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions

I guess it’s destiny to get a 38 year old. I am OK with this if it moves Scali to #12 spot and does not diminish the role Master Leon Po(we). Would this mean Pruitt goes back to D Leauge??? Please say no. BTW What would make me happy halfman/halfoyster would be the first day of spring, no more snow, and as many vacations as Jeff seems to get.

:-\ ;D

by Master Po on Feb 27, 2008 3:15 PM EST reply actions

His addition would be a true difference maker

by Who on Feb 27, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions

I had written off this possibility…. But now there is a spring in my step! What a nice surprise! ;D

by Mr October on Feb 27, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions

Boy, there’s a lot going on on this site today.
Thanks for your dedication to excellence Jeff!

by mcpu40 on Feb 27, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions

That’s the best news I’ve had all day!

by BleedinGreen417 on Feb 27, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions

He was my first choice for a vet pickup. This would be a significant move. But I’m not counting my chickens just yet …

by Eeyore III on Feb 27, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions

Awesome pick up. I was starting to think Danny should have made a play for Magloire – not because I like him, but because he appeared to be one of the only big man options. Looks like Danny had something better working.

by OKC Celtic on Feb 27, 2008 4:13 PM EST reply actions

In Ainge we trust.

by GreenBalls on Feb 27, 2008 4:20 PM EST reply actions

I love this move. Absolutely love it.

I just hope Brown stayed in good basketball shape.

by ManUp on Feb 27, 2008 4:28 PM EST reply actions

Ainge may have secured exec of the year with this one. I was worried Kupchak would get the nod.

by MBurke15 on Feb 27, 2008 4:31 PM EST reply actions

danny is the man and he has done a great job of garnering in quality personnel. doc now has to put the pieces together and make them hum. i don’t know what the brown move does for pollard but, i like him but i would not miss him.

by nazzbo on Feb 27, 2008 4:44 PM EST reply actions

Its official on wikki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pj_brown

by Mogreen17 on Feb 27, 2008 5:02 PM EST reply actions

if Ainge doesnt get exec of the year it’s a shame. The C’s went from 2 to last to 1st in the league in one offseason, i’m not sure that has ever been done before. Kupchak was given one player as a present.

by IowaGuy on Feb 27, 2008 5:14 PM EST reply actions

I like it. He’s a solid guy and is bound to be better than pollard or scal. plus he’s only here for a few months so what’s the downside. does this leave us any $ for Sam or does this mean that deal is now dead? Can you say hello Gary Payton?

by Red2 on Feb 27, 2008 5:28 PM EST reply actions