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Kevin Garnett trade rumors: Boston Celtics trade with LA Clippers close?

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 25: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics reacts on the bench in the final seconds of their 123-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the second overtime at Philips Arena on January 25, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kevin Garnett trade rumors suggest a Boston Celtics trade is getting discussed with the LA Clippers. According to a report from Sunday (Feb. 3), the Clippers are making a big push to try to acquire Garnett. This could be a huge trade for both teams, especially because the Clippers could use depth and the Celtics are looking to re-tool for the future.

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 25: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics reacts on the bench in the final seconds of their 123-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the second overtime at Philips Arena on January 25, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

There have been quite a few NBA trade rumors about the Celtics since Rajon Rondo went down with an ACL injury, but a four-game winning streak seemed to indicate that the team still has enough talent to compete. That hasn’t stopped Paul Pierce, Garnett, and young players like Jared Sullinger from getting mentioned in trade rumors. Now a serious offer from the Clippers may have been made.

In the rumored proposal, the Clippers would send former Kentucky guard Eric Bledsoe and veteran small forward Caron Butler for Garnett. Bledsoe is considered one of the hot young point guards around the league and quite possibly expendable from a Clippers team that already has Chris Paul as a starter. The question quickly becomes why the Celtics would want another point guard and maybe the answer is as simple as wanting to compete in the postseason this year.

These Kevin Garnett trade rumors have not been confirmed by team sources of the Boston Celtics, so it’s hard to get a full grasp on whether this might become a reality. On paper it seems to work for both teams and nabbing Garnett could certainly give the LA Clippers a huge push on the defensive end of the court.

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