Sources: Ls, Celts Hold Talks On Howard-Rondo Swap

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The Los Angeles Lakers have engaged in preliminary discussions with the Boston Celtics on a trade centering on Dwight Howard and Rajon Rondo, according to sources.

The potential deal has not gained any traction, and other significant pieces would need to be involved.

The Lakers have adamantly stated publicly and privately that they will not deal Howard before the Feb. 21 trade deadline.

Danny Ainge will not pull the trigger on a trade sending Rondo for Howard unless the Celtics receive assurance that Howard would re-sign with Boston in the offseason, according to a league source.
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In other news:

HOUSTON — The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers have been discussing a deal to trade forward Kevin Garnett for guard Eric Bledsoe and center DeAndre Jordan, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
There are differing factions within the Celtics and Clippers on the prudence of the deal, but the two teams have been in regular contact about the possibility, sources said.
Nevertheless, the biggest hurdle could ultimately center on Garnett's willingness to waive his no-trade clause and accept a deal to the Clippers.
Because of his home in Malibu, and a close relationship with Clippers guard Chauncey Billups, there's hope that Garnett, a 15-time All-Star, could be coaxed into accepting a trade if an agreement is reached, sources said.
The Clippers had expressed reluctance to several teams about parting with Bledsoe until they were certain that Chris Paul would re-sign this summer to a long-term deal, sources said. The organization has become increasingly confident that Paul will stay, but every franchise decision is made within the context of how it will impact Paul, and how he feels about.
There's strong sentiment within parts of the organization that Garnett gives the Clippers a chance to compete for a championship this season. Garnett could spread the floor for the Clippers, and open up the lane for Blake Griffin. In the short term, the re-emergence of Billups could cut into Bledsoe's minutes the rest of this season.
For the Celtics, Bledsoe, 23, and Jordan, 24 would give Boston two young players with significant upside to start a revamp of the roster. With Rajon Rondo returning next season from an ACL injury, it's unclear how the Celtics would proceed, but it could ultimately give them a chance to use a healthy Rondo in trade scenarios.

 

[Mook]

yo, if mitch does this. He needs to go into the hall of fame

 

[Arcavian]

No mi gusto :rondo:

 

[PTBG]

Do It Mitch!!!! He would be the GOAT GM if he could pull this off!!!!!! Add in KG, than we good. Nash & Dwight for Rondo & KG.

 

[Arcavian]

nikkas talk alot shyt about Rondo, look at yall now

 

[Morethan1]

@red222 Do you think Dwight would sign with Boston?

 

[MikeBrownsJob]

Lol Lakers are D-O-N-E. They just need to get used to fighting for a playoff spot the next 10 years.

 

[FaTaL]

@red222 Do you think Dwoight would sign with Boston?

he'll go from one old azz team to another

he aint signing shyt

 

[Rev]

Nash?

 

[GreatestLaker]

Trading for another player with injuries? These nikkas don't ever learn.

 

[red222]

@red222 Do you think Dwoight would sign with Boston?

nope but having Doc there helps but where are the shooters for him to succeed but they definitely would fill a big need

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Beat cancer, get struck by a car.

 

[He Who Posts Well]

 

[kingofnyc]

howard resign with boston

 

[Fckumeen]

This will happen when pigs fly.