The Houston Rockets are finalizing a buyout for veteran forward Danny Green according to new reporting from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Boston Celtics “have emerged as frontrunners to sign him as a free agent” according to Woj along with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but those two ball clubs are not alone in their pursuit of the 35-year-old forward.
According to the ESPN analyst, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns “are involved too.” It remains unclear what the deciding factors might be, but with the $3.2 million disabled player exception created after the loss of Danilo Gallinari in the 2022 offseason, Boston can offer a free agent more than their competitors.
If it is role that Green is after, he would likely see more floor time with the Cavs, a team somewhat thin on the wing.
Now that the dust has settled and it’s clear the Celtics are looking to add wing depth via a buyout signing, here are our favorite targets. https://t.co/UiBNp22lqG
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 12, 2023
The Celtics have until Mar. 10 to add a player in free agency for them to be able to play with the club in the postseason.
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