Report: Pistons Finalizing Deal To Trade Will Bynum For Joel Anthony
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
It appears the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are finalizing a deal that will send Will Bynum from the Pistons for Joel Anthony from the Boston Celtics.
According to ESPN.com:
The Celtics appear to be making the move with roster flexibility in mind. The Celtics have 16 fully guaranteed contracts on their books and must trim that down to 15 before the start of the regular season. Swapping Anthony, who is set to make $3.8 million this season, for Bynum, who will earn $2.9 million, will save the team $900,000.
It's not clear if Bynum will stick with the Celtics. It could hinge on whether the team makes any additional moves before the season tips later this month.
Filed to ESPN: Celtics are finalizing deal to send Joel Anthony to the Pistons in exchange for Will Bynum, according to league source.
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) October 17, 2014
Story coming, but the move appears to be related to roster flexibility. Team saves $900,000 in swap. Anthony was on roster fringe.
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) October 17, 2014
Story: C's eye roster flexibility as near swap to send Joel Anthony to Detroit for Will Bynum: http://t.co/WonI43wmxF
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) October 17, 2014
The Pistons roster was full of guards, including D.J. Augustin, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Brandon Jennings.
Anthony will help the Pistons front court with the recent loss of Aaron Gray.