[Updated] Celtics are looking to get Jordan Crawford for Fab Melo
It's quite clear the Celtics aren't pursuing any major moves, yet that doesn't mean there aren't going to be complementary ones. From what Chris Broussard has heard, it looks like Ainge is still trying to get a fine microwave oven:
Jordan Crawford is known for one thing and one thing only: His offense. He attacks the basket, and he's athletic. His per 36 minutes stats are as follows: 18.4 pts, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.2 steals. Let's compare it with Barbosa's statistics: 15.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.2 steals. Sound similar? Oh, but Crawford is worse than Barbosa from behind the 3-point line, so there's that.
Is the deal possible? Well, yes. A Washington Post article explains why he's available. When Bradley Beal was injured, for example, Garrett Temple got the starting nod over him, so that says something. Let's see how it will fold out.
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Update: The most trusted reporter ever aka Woj has just confirmed these discussions:
This will probably be the only deal to go through today.
With Fab Melo as the bait, Celtics looking to add perimeter scoring. Wizards' Jordan Crawford available @ on their radar
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) February 21, 2013
Jordan Crawford is known for one thing and one thing only: His offense. He attacks the basket, and he's athletic. His per 36 minutes stats are as follows: 18.4 pts, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.2 steals. Let's compare it with Barbosa's statistics: 15.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.2 steals. Sound similar? Oh, but Crawford is worse than Barbosa from behind the 3-point line, so there's that.Is the deal possible? Well, yes. A Washington Post article explains why he's available. When Bradley Beal was injured, for example, Garrett Temple got the starting nod over him, so that says something. Let's see how it will fold out.
Wizards are "waiting this one out" on a possible deal for Jordan Crawford. Talks with Celtics and Mavs but no deal yet.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 21, 2013
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Update: The most trusted reporter ever aka Woj has just confirmed these discussions:
Celtics, Wizards discussing Fab Melo for Jordan Crawford, league sources tell Y! Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) February 21, 2013
This will probably be the only deal to go through today.
