Plastic Man for Dee Brown?

Here is a reprint of a report in this mornings Globe for you out of town
Celtic fans:

Celtics Notebook: Augmon may
             augment ever-changing lineup

             By Michael Holley, Globe Staff, 01/03/97 

             AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - He said there would be
             changes this year. Apparently coach M.L. Carr wasn't
             just talking about lineup experiments with the players
             already on his team. Sources indicate that the Celtics are
             seriously interested in acquiring Pistons swingman Stacey
             Augmon. The deal could be done soon. 

             Before last night's game at the Palace, Carr was seen
             speaking with Rick Sund, the Pistons' vice president of
             basketball operations. Carr would not confirm his team's
             interest in Augmon. 

             If the deal happens, it will most likely be a swap of
             players who have expressed a desire to be elsewhere.
             Augmon, a 6-foot-8-inch, 205-pound forward known
             for his versatility, is having the worst season of his
             five-year career. He is averaging only 14 minutes per
             game and already has sat out nine games at coach Doug
             Collins' discretion. A career 13-point scorer, he is
             averaging 4.2 points. Things have gotten so bad for
             Augmon that he now is behind Michael Curry in the
             team's rotation. 

             Augmon logged his 10th DNP-CD of the season last
             night. He was the only healthy Piston who did not play.
             He said he was not aware of any deal in the works. 

             Dee Brown would be the new Piston. The Pistons could
             use someone who can play both guard positions. And
             although today is the one-year anniversary of Brown
             asking out of town, that sentiment has not lessened
             tremendously. 


Augmon is very athletic and a slasher. He was a terrific offensive weapon
when he was with the Hawks. My concern about this trade would be the minutes
he might take away from Minor or Williams. Though sending Dee packing is
still something the C's must do. Anyone know how many years are left on
Augmon's contract? 

JC