Clippers, Celtics discussing Kevin Garnett trade

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers are holding talks on a trade deal that includes forward Kevin Garnett for guard Eric Bledsoe and center DeAndre Jordan.

There are groups that are discarding the possibility of the deal, but the two teams have been in regular contact about the trade.

However, it all depends on Garnett’s willingness to waive his no-trade clause and accept a deal to the Clippers. Garnett has a close relationship with Clippers guard Chauncey Billups and has a house in Malibu. Keeping this in mind, there’s hope that Garnett, a 15-time All-Star, could be coaxed into accepting a trade if an agreement is reached.

The Clippers wanted to get rid of Bledsoe and had expressed their desire several times until they were certain that Chris Paul would re-sign this summer to a long-term deal. The organization is now confident about Paul’s stay, but every franchise decision is made within the context of how it will impact Paul, and how he feels about it.

The Clippers believe that Garnett will give them a chance to compete for a championship this season. He could spread the floor for the Clippers and open up the lane for Blake Griffin. In the short term, the re-emergence of Billups could cut into Bledsoe’s minutes the rest of this season.

Celtics, on the other hand, would acquire services of Bledsoe, 23, and Jordan, 24 which would give Boston two young players with significant upside to start a revamp of the roster. With Rajon Rondo returning next season from an ACL injury, it’s unclear how the Celtics would proceed, but it could ultimately give them a chance to use a healthy Rondo in trade scenarios.