Pruitt May Be Done in Boston

By: Greg Payne

The Globe reports that Gabe Pruitt's tenure as a Boston Celtic could very well be coming to a close:

Gabe Pruitt has not had many chances to perform when it counts for the Celtics. And Pruitt, who has played 461 minutes in 62 games in two seasons, might not get another opportunity with the team.

An NBA source confirmed yesterday the Celtics are attempting to trade Pruitt, whose option deadline is Friday. The Celtics are leaning toward not picking up Pruitt’s option, which would leave the guard free to sign with another team.

Pruitt is unlikely to be used as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving Indiana guard Marquis Daniels, since the Pacers have three point guards. A three-team trade involving Pruitt also is unlikely, a league source said.

That last bit is both significant and interesting. What type of player will the Celtics attempt to acquire for Pruitt? Will he be part of a deal to acquire a veteran point guard? Will the Celtics consider shipping him to a young team, laden with a wily vet who could actually help the C's? Minnesota just did that by shipping Etan Thomas to the Thunder in exchange for Chucky Atkins. Maybe the Celtics are hoping to travel down a similar path.

Personally, I'm still adamant that they need a power forward who prefers to play in the paint and maybe a team out there has such a player.

Stay Tuned.