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Celtics acquire Will Solomon

Email|Link|Comments (11) Posted by Marc J. Spears, Globe Staff February 19, 2009 02:24 PM

The Celtics have dealt center Patrick O'Bryant to the Toronto Raptors for point guard Will Solomon, according to an NBA source. A second-round pick and cash considerations are expected to be involved as well. Formal details of the trade should be released soon.

Solomon, 30, is averaging 4.9 points and 3.2 rebounds in 13.9 minutes per game in 39 games during his second NBA season. The 6-foot-1-inch, 180-pound Hartford native -- who is nicknamed "The King" -- had perhaps his top performance Nov. 16 versus Miami, with 15 points and 11 assists.

Solomon declared himself eligible for the 2001 NBA Draft after his junior year at Clemson University and was selected 32d overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies. He played for the Grizzlies in the 2001–02 season and averaged 5.2 points in 62 games. He then played overseas -- including in Turkey, Israel, and Greece -- until Toronto signed him before this season.

He is making $711,517 this season, the final year of his contract.

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11 comments so far...

What a bum this guy was. Not one of Danny's finest signings.

Posted by Kenny February 19, 09 02:38 PM

This makes no sense. "trade" , means you get something in return.

Posted by Bud February 19, 09 02:40 PM

THIS IS HUGE NEWS

Posted by President POB February 19, 09 02:47 PM

Blockbuster !!!

Posted by Mark February 19, 09 03:20 PM

You mean assists, not rebounds. He's averaging 3.2 assists.

Posted by TC February 19, 09 03:21 PM

Good trade for both teams. Toronto needed a centre to come off the bench and a young one in that for the future. Boston needed a scorer/passer to fill Tony Allen's spot. Ainge is a smart cookie!

Posted by Jesse P February 19, 09 03:32 PM

Great deal for the Celtics if they got the second round pick or the cash considerations. Solomon could even mentor Rondo a little bit if the Celtics want him to.

(By the way, I hope the free agent the Celtics pursue is Joe Smith)

Nice deal, Danny!

Posted by Joshua E February 19, 09 03:39 PM

an undersized point guard who can't shoot... awesome

Posted by clientnumber6708 February 19, 09 04:16 PM

Good job Brian, finally you deside to shed some dead wood. Way to go pick up a young big body.

Posted by R February 19, 09 09:04 PM

WOW danny ainge i thought you were smart enough but WOW seriously will solomon bad decisions danny ainge should have got Aaron Brooks from the houston rockets

Posted by Celtics are the beast February 19, 09 10:24 PM

BOOOOO BOSTON WHY DID YOU GET WILL SOLOMON................ HE IS A SUCKER BOOOOOO.

Posted by CED March 15, 09 05:00 AM