From CSN Washington (via CelticsBlog)
4. Brandan Wright is available. Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge has informed the 6-10 center that he’s on the block and should expect to be on another team. That’s why Wright had a head-scratching DNP this week on a team that could use his skill set. The Wizards would have to execute a trade to bring him on board and he has an expiring contract that pays $5 million. Given Boston’s point-guard situation — traded Rajon Rondo and now Marcus Smart is learning the job and Evan Turner isn’t a natural at distributing — they believe that Wright doesn’t fit despite 72.4% field-goal shooting. Wright running the floor with John Wall or in the half-court with Andre Miller? Still not likely, but it would make for a fantastic highlight reel. A big who can step out to slow down the pick-and-roll like Wright’s old teammate, Tyson Chandler of the Mavericks, and recover to shade the rim is invaluable. The Wizards would have to match salary but players of this caliber aren’t expected to be available because the demand far outweighs the supply.
For those wondering how CSN Washington would get the scoop on what’s going on with Brandan Wright… his agent, James Tanner, is Washington-based and probably has established relationships with the media there.
This falls under the umbrella of the Celtics being in a weird spot. Brandan Wright is a guy that seems like he could help. He’s got length and athleticism and he’s 27 years old. But he’s also a free agent who won’t likely choose a rebuilding situation… and the Celtics aren’t exactly a team that is ready to enter a bidding war for a guy who’ll be at least 30 when they’re ready to contend. Wright will command some decent money because that’s what bigs with his skills at his age get.
So the Celtics will look to move him, and the question just becomes how. His $5 million is one of those deals that can go on its own or be paired with Jeff Green’s $9.2 million to bring back a big expiring contract and picks/prospects.
I will say this.. If the Celtics are holding Wright out of games now, then this must be closer to happening than we think.
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