Report: Celtics' deal for Garnett done

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Jul 30, 2007, 22:25 GMT

Boston, MA - The Boston Celtics have reportedly acquired center Kevin Garnett from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a multi-player deal.The Boston Herald reported Monday, citing unidentified sources, that the deal is done and that finances between Garnett and the Celtics are being worked out. According to the report, a trade kicker and an extension to avoid the luxury tax are being ironed out.Boston sent forwards Al Jefferson and Ryan Gomes; guards Gerald Green and Sebastian Telfair; center Theo Ratliff and two draft picks to Minnesota for Garnett. One pick is Boston's 2009 first-round selection and the second would be the pick Boston acquired from Minnesota in the Wally Szczerbiak-Ricky Davis trade.Garnett, 31, averaged 22.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 blocks last season for Minnesota, which finished a disappointing 32-49 a year ago. The 6-11, 12-year veteran has career averages of 20.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.7 blocks.Boston also had a sub-par 2006-07 campaign, ending an Eastern Conference worst 24-58. The acquisition of Garnett is just one of many moves in a busy offseason for general manager Danny Ainge. On draft night, the club traded for guard Ray Allen.© 2007 The Sports Network

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