Could Corey Maggette Be In A Celtics Uniform Next Season?

The “Boston Globe” has reported that free agent small forward Corey Maggette has spoken with Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers about him becoming a member of the NBA Champions. Maggette opted out of the final year of his contract last week with the Los Angeles Clippers making him an unrestricted free agent. The Celtics as well as last year’s Association Champions the San Antonio Spurs are know to have contacted Maggette since July 1.

There are other teams such as Philadelphia, and possibly Golden State who have more money to pay Maggette to play next season. The most that Boston or San Antonio would be able to pay the small forward who just completed his ninth season in the NBA would be the mid-level exception. But unlike teams where he could earn more money, Maggette would have a far better shot at getting a ring with the Spurs or the Celtics. Maggette was excited by being contacted by Boston, he told reporters. He said that he would let the Celtics know his intentions as soon as possible. Maggette said “I don’t want to hold the Celtics up or Danny Ainge. I’m not going to hold them up. I know they are still looking at James Posey. But I’m still weighing my options.” If the Celtics sign Maggette James Posey who is also a free agent would not be retained.