Dikembe Offered Contract

According to a blog from the Houston Chronicle website, the Celtics have offered Dikembe Mutombo a veterans minimum contract of $1.2M.  According to the blog, the Rockets offtered Deke the same deal.  Hopefully we’ll find out what happens in the next day or two.-

Celtics Rumors and Notes 8/2

Return of JR Bremer

JR Bremer’s agent is reporting that the Celtics are looking at brining back guard JR Bremer to a one year, non guaranteed contract.  I have no problem with it, as long as it isn’t guaranteed.  We’re bringing in a lot of guys for one year deals, maybe we’ll go above 15 players, just as long as training camp has some real competitiveness.

Troy Hudson Heading to the Celts?

A Cleveland newspaper is reporting that sources claim that once Minnesota finishes the buyout, Troy Hudson is heading to Boston.  Hudson was good a couple of years ago, so maybe he can get that swagger back.

No Sign of Dikembe

The Celtics still have yet to reach an agreement on Dikembe Mutombo.  But I expect they will within the next couple of days.  Once Deke is locked up, they should also sign Kandi Man to a one year deal.  I thought he worked hard last year, and unlike Mark Blount, he really is a good influence in the locker room.  Plus, he was productive in his extended playing time.

Celtics Sign Eddie House

The Celtics have made their first moves in filling the remaining spots on their roster.  Today, Danny Ainge announced that the Celtics have signed free agent point guard, Eddie House.  House, who averaged 8.4 ppg for the Nets last year, is more of a pure shooting guard.  He shot 42% from beyond the arc.  I think he’s a good pickup because he is a good change of pace from Rondo.  If the Celtics picked up Brevin Knight, they would have two very similar point guards.  With the addition of House, they have an experienced guard who can provide different things than Rondo.  On the addition of House, Danny Ainge said:

“Eddie is one of the best shooters in the league.  He adds firepower to our bench and depth to our backcourt.”

House is exactly the kind of role player the Celtics need to make a championship run.  In addition to House, the Celtics also signed NBDL man Jackie Manuel, the North Carolina wing man.  Manuel averaged nearly 10ppg with the LA Defenders, and according to Ainge, “He’s a great defender.”  Again, a guy with a role.  If he makes the roster, he may see a similar role that Justin Reed saw a couple of years back.

The Celtics are also actively looking at center Dikembe Mutombo.  Mutombo is the oldest player in the league, but nevertheless, he can still defend and rebound.  Having his prescence and role on the team can only help.  And he likely won’t regret one more chance at a championship.

Celtics Free Agent Targets

Steve Bulpett and Mark Murphy in the Herald:

In a rather amazing turn of events, Boston has suddenly become a desirable city for NBA free agents. Agents for legitimate veteran players were actually calling the Celtics [team stats] yesterday, looking to place their clients in Boston as news of Kevin Garnett’s arrival spilled out further.

As for big men, Doc Rivers said the Celts are “very interested” in Dikembe Mutombo as a backup center, while P.J. Brown, Michael Ruffin, Calvin Booth and Scot Pollard are also under consideration.

With money tight as the Celtics head into the market, rookies Glen Davis and Brandon Wallace may get larger roles sooner than expected. 

Presently, agents and league sources confirm that the Celts are looking at four point guards and five big men as they try to find the right players to support their talented trio.

    Eddie House, Troy Hudson, Brevin Knight and Charlie Bell are reportedly on the point guard list. Bell is a restricted free agent, which makes his situation a little different (Milwaukee can match any offer he gets). Hudson had his contract bought out by the Timberwolves yesterday, making him a free agent. And while the C’s were previously steering away from Knight because of alleged locker room issues, a source said, “Hey, just about everyone that’s out there now has (a few) spots.”

    Presently, agents and league sources confirm that the Celts are looking at four point guards and five big men as they try to find the right players to support their talented trio.

    Eddie House, Troy Hudson, Brevin Knight and Charlie Bell are reportedly on the point guard list. Bell is a restricted free agent, which makes his situation a little different (Milwaukee can match any offer he gets). Hudson had his contract bought out by the Timberwolves yesterday, making him a free agent. And while the C’s were previously steering away from Knight because of alleged locker room issues, a source said, “Hey, just about everyone that’s out there now has (a few) spots.”