According to the Associated Press, the Boston Celtics have agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves which will bring 10-time All-Star and future Hall-of-Famer Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics. In exchange the Celtics will send Al Jefferson whom Minnesota demanded to receive and Theo Ratliff for contractual reasons; Sebastian Telfair and Gerald Green are also reportedly going to Minnesota. The Celtics will send at least one 1st round draft pick. Some reports have indicated that Ryan Gomes would also be involved in the deal, but the latest update does not include his name...
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Via Simon On Sports
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July 30, 2007
Maybe I'm in the minority but I think this trade is a horrible idea for the Celtics and leaves them in terrible shape as a franchise. And I'm pissed.
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.
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July 30, 2007
Here are some thoughts on both sides of the KG to Boston trade. We post the latest news on trade talks and pros and cons of the trade.
Via Sports In Boston
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July 30, 2007
Earlier today the first picture one would see on the Timberwolves homepage header was one of Kevin Garnett. Now on their "True Blue" leaderboard part of the page, Garnett is no where to be found; This is after having reloaded the page about 50 times. Now one finds players such as Randy Foye and Craig Smith being headlined. It's just another simple indication that Garnett...
Via Sports In Boston
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July 30, 2007
This article provides sources and detailed information about the imminent Garnett trade. The article also discusses what situation the Celtics will be in once this deal is completed.
Via sports.aol.com
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August 01, 2007
Kevin Garnett will have to get used to a new team, new city, and a new number. The forward couldn't wear his typical #21 because it belongs to the retired Bill Sharman, his second choice of #1 because it is retired to founder Walter Brown, nor could he wear #2 because it is retired to Red Auerbach. So, Garnett was forced to settle for #5, which represents his draft number in...
Via Sports In Boston
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July 30, 2007
Shira Springer of the Boston Globe reports: "As the trade currently stands, the Celtics would send Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and two first-round picks to the Timberwolves for Garnett. Al Jefferson is not included in the deal at the moment."
Could this be true?...
Via Sports In Boston
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July 31, 2007
The Minneapolis Star Tribune, preparing for life after Garnett, writes an Ode to KG article highlighting KG's successes in Minnesota. The article has a time-line of Garnett's career with the T-Wolves and states...
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.
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July 31, 2007
Kevin Garnett is in Boston for his phyical and will be introduced at a press conference this afternoon. Pierce is also on his way to Boston. Here are the details.
August 01, 2007
As a Timberwolves fan, the last two days have been a hard pill to swallow. It's been hard to listen to the rumors resurface, and then seeing KG at the press conference holding up Boston green. It will be harder to see him take the court wearing his new #5 Boston Celtic jersey.
But, with the trade of Garnett, the Timberwolves now have some young assets to work with. It'...
Via Epic Carnival
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July 31, 2007
Despite having not been to Boston after a blockbuster trade that sent him from the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett has already found himself at the mercy of the Boston Police Department, having been arrested early Tuesday afternoon. (satire)
Via Epic Carnival
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July 30, 2007
The deal that seemed like it would never get done may finally be completed.
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.
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July 31, 2007
The Herald is reporting that the deal is final and an extension is in place. Here are the details as we have them now.
Via pipelineblog.wordpress.com
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August 01, 2007
A little diddy from a tried-and-true KG fan
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.
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July 29, 2007
I have come to the conclusion that Celtics Nation has a split personality. No matter what the subject, you will find some fans fervently for it and an equal number just as fervently against it. Here are some examples of what I mean.
Via The Parlayer
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July 31, 2007
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Troy Hudson has more pressing issues to deal with in his life than the seemingly inevitable loss of franchise player and teammate Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics. Hudson released his first, hard-hitting rap album last week, titled "Undrafted". The album surged up the charts, selling a punishing 78 copies in its first week of release.
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