With Thursday’s NBA trade deadline looming, we’re seeing new Celtics trade rumors popping up frequently.
The latest involves Kevin Garnett and the Clippers, who have shown interest in the 18-year veteran before. The Celtics are discussing a trade that would send Garnett to Los Angeles in a deal that involves Eric Bledsoe and DeAndre Jordan, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.
One stumbling block in negotiations could be Garnett’s no-trade clause. The 15-time All-Star has to approve any deal the Celtics would accept. Wojnarowski reports that Garnett could be “coaxed” into the trade since he has a home in Malibu, Calif., and a close relationship with Los Angeles guard Chauncey Billups.
For the Clippers, Garnett could be the difference maker for a push at an NBA championship. The Celtics have already lost Rajon Rondo and Jared Sullinger for the season, and acquiring Bledsoe, 23, Â and Jordan, 24, Â would allow them to compete now and build for the future.
