RE: BskBall reporting possible Celtics Deal with Magic

["John Lyell" <Jlyell@concentric.net>]

I would prefer Outlaw of Ben Wallace, but I would take strong for Pervis,
although Pervis can play the 5 and strong is a 4.  With Fortson returning
will we see Fortson or Battie moving on or will TB be our backup 5 ?


John


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-celtics@igtc.com [mailto:owner-celtics@igtc.com]On Behalf Of
Josh Farber
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 3:32 PM
To: Celtics@igtc.com
Subject: BskBall reporting possible Celtics Deal with Magic


Doesn't this sound familiar.  I believe Warwick posted this sometime
this past summer.  Tell me what you think about it!

Josh

12/07- MAGIC AND PERVIS- I am hearing from a lot of people the idea that
the Celtics are close to a deal with Orlando in which Pervis Ellison
would be sent to the Magic for Derek Strong and a 2nd round draft
choice. The Magic are one of the teams exploring ways to open up as much
cap space as possible, and Derek Strong has spent a large portion of the
season on the IR. I could not confirm any contact concerning this with
either team, but I have heard this from more than a few people,. I will
continue to work on it... so at this point consider it an UNCONFIRMED
RUMOR.