Celtics trade Sam Cassell to Kings

[puttincomputers]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)—The Sacramento Kings have acquired veteran guard Sam Cassell from the Boston Celtics for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2015.

The 39-year-old Cassell hasn’t played this season for the Celtics, who acquired him in early March before their run to the NBA title. He essentially served as another assistant coach this season with Boston, which also sent cash considerations to Sacramento in the trade.

The deal on Tuesday also decreases Boston’s luxury tax obligations for the season.

The Kings, who have the NBA’s worst record at 11-43, didn’t immediately announce whether Cassell would join the team or be released. Sacramento hosts the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Cassell has won three NBA championships during his 16 seasons in the league.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-celtics-kingstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns

my only thought on this is "why?"

[Doobie]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)—The Sacramento Kings have acquired veteran guard Sam Cassell from the Boston Celtics for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2015.

The 39-year-old Cassell hasn’t played this season for the Celtics, who acquired him in early March before their run to the NBA title. He essentially served as another assistant coach this season with Boston, which also sent cash considerations to Sacramento in the trade.

The deal on Tuesday also decreases Boston’s luxury tax obligations for the season.

The Kings, who have the NBA’s worst record at 11-43, didn’t immediately announce whether Cassell would join the team or be released. Sacramento hosts the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Cassell has won three NBA championships during his 16 seasons in the league.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-celtics-kingstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns

my only thought on this is "why?"

"The deal on Tuesday also decreases Boston’s luxury tax obligations for the season."

[Andrew]

Purely a financial deal. It wouldn't surprise me too much if Cassell retired and officially joined the ranks of assistants alongside Rivers in Boston.

[Jackal]

I absolutely love it when players become assistant coaches. Being a fan of the players for so long, it's quite fun seeing them along the sidelines.

It's fun seeing Magic in the stands, Kareem behind the bench, Brian Shaw in his suit & boot. Does MJ attend Bobcat games? What's Scottie Pippen doing?

[Sauru]

lol draft pick in 2015, i understand it but it still is funny to me

[Andrew]

You'll laugh even harder if the pick turns out to be the second round steal of the 2015 Draft for the Celtics.

[shadowgrin]

Does MJ attend Bobcat games?

He does, when they aren't in a losing streak.