Daniels deal hits a snag

The Celtics are trying to bring Marquis Daniels in by working out a sign-and-trade with Indiana.  That's not going so well.The Pacers are reportedly dissatisfied with what the Celtics are offering - with the primary bait said to be guard Tony Allen and possibly Gabe Pruitt. As a result, according to a source close to negotiations, the Celtics and Indiana are now searching for a third team to make the trade work. The Pacers, beset by past citizenship issues, are reportedly relctant to bring in Allen. The guard’s off-court issues, including death threats in Chicago that required extra bench security during last spring’s playoffs, cut agaiinst the grain of Pacers president Larry Bird’s attempt to move away from the legacy of players like Ron Artest and Jamaal Tinsley. “They need a third team, and that’s complicated,” said the source. “No other teams have jumped at it so far.”While I don't like the way this ...