The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets are about to trade Jameer Nelson and Nate Robinson, respectively. Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the move late Tuesday afternoon.
Boston is sending Jameer Nelson to Denver for Nate Robinson, source tells Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) January 13, 2015
Robinson’s contract will expire after this season while Nelson’s had a player option for after this season. The Woj is also reporting that the Clippers might be an option for Robinson under the assumption that the Celtics will buy him out.
Clippers had discussed deal for Nate Robinson with Denver in recent weeks, could be candidate to sign assuming he’s bought out in Boston.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) January 13, 2015
Robinson would give the Clippers another legitimate point guard off the bench should he land there. Boston is also trying to buyout Tayshaun Prince who was acquired in the Memphis and OKC trade.