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Via Marc Stein of ESPN.com:Boston has emerged as the hot new entrant in the race for 'Sheed, with my colleague Ric Bucher from ESPN The Magazine crediting Kevin Garnett for not only convincing Celtics personnel chief Danny Ainge to enter the bidding but leading the Celtics' lobbying efforts.Orlando, San Antonio and Dallas all have strong 'Sheed interest as well...From Ric Bucher's Twitter page:KG pleas have worked - Bos is on Sheed's list w/Dal, Orl, SA. Don't count out Lakers, either.From Ken Berger of CBS Sports:He also is said to be wary of the strong egos in the Boston locker room, not to mention the fact that the Rajon Rondo situation needs to be resolved. I just can't picture Wallace in a Celtics uniform. Does he fit a need? Absolutely. Other contenders will offer more money than the Celtics and for a guy who already has tasted a championship, I think Wallace will follow the cash.Marc Spears and Frank Dell'Apa throw out some other names:Possible...
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