Boston Herald: Garnett Deal Just Finalized

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KG Gets to Have Fun Again
Published 7/31/2007 by Jack Cobra at Cobra Brigade
... every Friday, there will be times when I write about the NBA and specifically, the Bulls, here. Since it's only Tuesday, and I'm tired of trying to figure out where Eric Gagne is going to end up, I figured I had better take some time to write about the Kevin Garnett to the Celtics trade. ...

Boston Celtics Preview - Green Bandwagon
Published 10/1/2007 at CelticsBlog - NBA Section
... Last Years Record: 24-58 Losses: Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Michael Olowokandi, Theo Ratliff, Wally Szczerbiak, Sebastian Telfair, Delonte West Additions: Ray Allen, Esteban Batista, Glen Davis, Kevin Garnett, Eddie House, Dahntay Jones, Jackie Manual, Scot Pollard, James Posey, Gabe Pruitt, Brandon Wallace. 1. What significant moves were made during the offseason? It started on draft night when Danny Ainge traded the 5th pick (Jeff Green), Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West and a future second rounder for Ray Allen and the 35th pick (Glen Davis). Don ' t get me wrong I am a big Ray Allen fan. But I did not think this made the C ' s realistic players in the East and worried that Donny Marshall ' s UConn reference would rise significantly from an already obnoxious level. Furthermore, Allen was on the wrong side of 30, had some ankle issues and was not exactly a lock down defender. And then ...

Boston Celtics Preview
Published 10/1/2007 by Jim at Green Bandwagon: Front Page Posts
... It started on draft night when Danny Ainge traded the 5th pick (Jeff Green), Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West and a future second rounder for Ray Allen and the 35th pick (Glen Davis). Don't get me wrong I am a big Ray Allen fan. But I did not think this made the C's realistic players in the East and worried that Donny Marshall's UConn reference would rise significantly from an already obnoxious level. Furthermore, Allen was on the wrong side of 30, had some ankle issues and was not exactly a lock down defender. And then this happened. That's right, Kevin Garnett. The deal changed everything. At the very least the C's were relevant once again and instant playoff contenders. Following the trade Eddie House, Scot Pollard and James Posey joined the squad. ...

Looking Back On "The Trade"
Published 7/31/2008 at 17Banners.com
... thought it'd be fun and interesting to go back and read some of the breakdown/spin/analysis/opinion on the trade. Here are a few for you to enjoy: Boston Herald Boston Globe Scottie Pippen via NBA.com Frank Isola via NBA.com Overall Reaction via NBA.com Hoopsvibe USA Today ESPN.com Bill Simmons via ESPN TrueHoop ...