Have The Celtics Discussed An Anderson For Tinsley/Croshere Deal?

[Way Of The Ray <wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Can Indiana be this stupid? According to Chad Ford, perhaps so......

. Kenny Anderson to the Pacers for Austin Croshere and Jamaal Tinsley

Analysis: This isn't a blockbuster trade for either team, but they've
talked about it and it does make some sense. The Pacers like Tinsley,
but are concerned about his outside shooting and immaturity. Anderson
gives them a veteran backcourt leader and allows them to get Croshere
off the books. With only one year remaining on his contract, he isn't a
big risk. In the long run, the Pacers think they may have a keeper at
point guard in last year's second-round pick, Jamison Brewer. For the
Celtics, they knew that they were going to have to start their point
guard search sooner or later and Tinsley has tremendous upside. Adding
Croshere would allow them to let Rodney Rogers slip away and keep them
out of the luxury tax. To make this deal work financially, the trade
couldn't happen until August 1st, when Croshere loses his base-year
status.

Pacers projected starting lineup: Anderson, Reggie Miller, Al
Harrington, Jermaine O'neal, Brad Miller
Celtics projected starting lineup: Tinsley, Paul Pierce, Antoine Walker,
Croshere, Tony Battie