Discussions over a blockbuster deal reached an impasse on Saturday when Boston general manager Danny Ainge held firm that Bledsoe had to be a part of package that included DeAndre Jordan and a first-round pick, but sources say that Boston has shown a willingness to find another asset to supplant Bledsoe and complete the complicated deal, sources said. Yahoo! Sports
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers are discussing possible compromises to including guard Eric Bledsoe into the Kevin Garnett-Doc Rivers deal with hopes of completing an agreement on Monday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports
Chris Mannix: Sentiment around the league is that Doc Rivers/Boston has reached point of no return, regardless of the outcome of Clippers talks. Twitter @ChrisMannixSI
Mark Heisler: Insider says #Celtics, #Clippers closing in on Doc-KG deal. Celts are fine w/Doc going since owners don't want to pay him $7 mill to rebuild Twitter @MarkHeisler
Baxter Holmes: League source estimates there's a 60% chance Doc coaches Clips, 30% he returns to broadcasting, 10% he returns to C's. Twitter @BaxterHolmes