Way back in May we started our Green Target series with a look at Brandon Roy as a possible Celtics target. Since then we've highlighted several more options and other sites have followed our lead speculating on who the Celtics might go after. Most notably Chris Forsberg was pumping out a bunch of nice possibilities on ESPN Boston. One player not yet mentioned is Emeka Okafor.
How the Celtics could get him:
Just like with Roy, Okafor has the potential to become a free agent via the Amnesty Clause that is now almost a definite to be in the new CBA. While there will be some very solid players available after teams rid themselves of large contracts via this clause, unfortunately the picking at center will be slim. Later this week we'll project who each team might let loose, but the only centers I'm seeing are Andris Biedrins, maybe Okafor, and possibly Chris Kaman. So the first hurdle will be getting the Hornets to release him to save on his very hefty contract.
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