Celtics Talking Trade For Battier?

[wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

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5-Player deal in the works 

Ring, ring, ring, that's all Jerry West has been hearing 
lately. Teams are apparently phoning for guard/forward Shane 
Battier. In order for Battier to leave the team, they want size 
and somewhat youth back. Danny Ainge, Celtic's new GM, has been 
eyeing Shane Battier. 
West has been entertained by offers, but seems like the 
Celtic one makes the most sense and West feels it's a good move 
for the Grizzlies franchise. The deal would package Kedrick Brown, 
who has unlimited potential, with rough Eric Williams and big man 
Tony Battie to Memphis for Shane Battier, Wesley Person and a 
future 2nd round pick. Celtic coach O'Brien loves to play the 3- 
point game and Wesley Person can compliment his style of coaching. 
Shane Battier will bring in defense and youth to the team. 
Deal has been brought to each GM's mind and are trying to 
work out a deal. 

(Doesn't solve their point guard problem, however, but does work
cap wise, and Person is on the last year of his contract.

Battier is solid, smart, and hard-working, but not great and never will be.

Battier  is averaging 7.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.25 steals in 19.8
minutes of playing time.  Person is averaging 6 points in 19 minutes
of  playing time.  

Battie's departure and no Big Man returning seems to open up a spot for Perkins
or perhaps Hunter.

And you can never have enough picks with the large amount of International 
Players in the draft.)
Ray