Celtics free agent OPTIONS Center

Of course the NBA is on the precipice of a blockade of the first July, but we can still consider the options available for the Celtics in any position, when the landscape of the salary cap is determined (God knows when). Centers: To start with the greatest need for Cs.

The Celtics started the 2010-11 season with four centers in the list (Kendrick Perkins, Shaquille O'Neal, Jermaine O'Neal and Semih Erden) in collaboration with the Centre once Glen Davis. Now, one year later, only OJ. this list. While Big Baby is always an option depending on their value on the open market, the SC must have at least one if not two more guys who can play every five years.

The Celtics had six players under contract in 2011-12 to a total of $ 64.3 million (Kevin Garnett, 21.2 billion, Paul Pierce, $ 15.33, Ray Allen, $ 10, Rajon Rondo, $ 10; Jermaine O'Neal , $ 6.23; Avery Bradley, $ 1.53) and Jeff Green is at least an additional $ 5,910,000 in the off season. This leaves little room for Celtics president Danny Ainge, basketball operations, no matter how shaken agreement.

Consequently, we expect that comply with all free agents. Let us at the corner (early termination option), Nene, Marc Gasol start ($ 4.5 million qualifying offer) and Tyson Chandler (without limitation) the list of potential targets. While none of these three would be very fit in 2011, Celtics 12 (provided, of course, Teresa 2011-12 NBA season), they are all out of your league.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the options available should the Celtics in the middle and separates the flow of free agency for players in four categories