In a move to strengthen themselves for a push into the Western Conference playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies are nearing agreement on a deal to acquire Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Memphis will send Tayshaun Prince and a first-round draft pick to the Celtics, league sources said. The protected pick likely won't be available until 2018 or '19, sources said.
The Celtics and Grizzlies are awaiting final authorization from a third team involved in the deal to complete the trade, league sources said.
Green gives the Grizzlies a versatile veteran who can score and defend both forward positions. He is averaging 17.6 points and 4.2 rebounds this season. Green makes $9.2 million this season, and holds a player option of $9.2 million in 2015-16 – the final year of his contract.
The Celtics are unloading assets – they traded forward Brandan Wright to the Phoenix Suns for a future first-round draft pick earlier Friday – and gathering assets for a rebuild. Boston has accumulated 11 first-round picks over the next four drafts.
Prince's contract expires at the end of this season, freeing additional salary-cap room for the Celtics. He is averaging 7.4 points and 3.2 rebounds in 25 games this season.
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