ESPN’s Chris Forsberg has the scoop:
The Boston Celtics are working to finalize a trade that will send center Joel Anthony to the Detroit Pistons for Will Bynum, according to a league source.
The Celtics appear to be making the move with roster flexibility in mind. The Celtics have 16 fully guaranteed contracts on their books and must trim that down to 15 before the start of the regular season. Swapping Anthony, who is set to make $3.8 million this season, for Bynum, who will earn $2.9 million, will save the team $900,000.
It’s not clear if Bynum will stick with the Celtics. It could hinge on whether the team makes any additional moves before the season tips later this month.
Anthony, 32, had played sparingly, including this preseason, since being acquired from the Miami Heat in January.
If the Celtics ultimately elect to waive Bynum, the $900,000 savings from the trade would give them additional flexibility with the goal of staying under the tax line this season.
My exact words from Wednesday’s Dump…
Powell and Faverani could both stay on this roster if Danny can make Joel Anthony disappear. Question is… who the hell is going to take on his $3.8 million?
Who knew Stan Van Gundy is such a generous guy?
As for Bynum, he could stick on the roster if the Celtics decided he’s a better option than Phil Pressey.
