REPORT: CELTICS INQUIRED ABOUT HAWKS’ AL HORFORD, JEFF TEAGUE

REPORT: CELTICS INQUIRED ABOUT HAWKS’ AL HORFORD, JEFF TEAGUE

By WEEI

According to Chris Mannix, the Celtics have shown in interest in some very interesting players.
Reporting on Friday night’s Celtics broadcast, Mannix said that Danny Ainge has shown some interest in Atlanta’s players, including Jeff Teague and Al Horford.

“Atlanta, I’ve been told, is ready to turn the page, to give the team to Dennis Schroeder, their young point guard, who is ready to step up and be a starter,” Mannix said. “Teague is available because Teague has some value. He has another year left on his contract, about $8 million per year, and teams across the league are looking to get him.”

Mannix continued, “I’ve heard that Boston’s inquired about several players with Atlanta, Teague and Al Horford. Teague might seem like a weird fit with this team because they already have point guards, but he is an asset, He’s someone the Celtics could be interested in.

“Horford, a little more difficult. It would be a gamble going after Al Horford because Al Horford is in the last year of his deal and he’s going to command a salary north of $20 million next year. But as we know and as I just said, (president of basketball operations) Danny Ainge is a gambling GM. He could make a move like that, too.”

Atlanta is currently tied for the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference at 27-21, with the 29 year old Horford averaging 15.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Teague, 27, 14.5 points and 5.5 assists per contest.

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