Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge reportedly told center Brandan Wright to expect to be traded before the deadline. Another Celtic, Jameer Nelson, could also end up on the Washington Wizards' roster in the near future, according to CSN Washington's J. Michael.
With the trade deadline looming, Boston is likely active on the phones. One player likely to be gone is Wright, whom Ainge reportedly told to expect to be on another team before the Feb. 19 deadline passes.
"Brandan Wright is available," Michael wrote on Friday. "Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge has informed the 6-10 center that he's on the block and should expect to be on another team. That's why Wright had a head-scratching DNP this week on a team that could use his skill set."
Michael said there'd be a market for Wright, who shoots 72.4 percent from the field and is agile enough to step out to slow down the pick-and-roll and still make it back to protect the rim.
Michael also reported Nelson is likely to ask for - and receive - a buyout from the Celtics. If he were to be granted the buyout, Michael believes he could very likely ended up on the Wizards' roster before the March 1 deadline for players to be on a team and playoff-eligible.
Boston trading Rondo in December indicated Ainge was now willing to undergo a complete rebuild. The Celtics have a number of players - namely as Jeff Green, Brandon Bass and Wright - who could net Boston assets to build with, and they're expected to be shopped heavily up until the trade deadline.
