Mutual Interest Between Doc Rivers, Clippers

The ESPN.com report also includes a number of other juicy Clippers and Celtics tidbits, so we'll round them up here: Trade discussions between the two teams prior to February's deadline included expanded deals which would have sent both Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to the Clippers, with Eric Bledsoe and DeAndre Jordan among the pieces going to Boston.

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Two execs suggested Ainge would ask for Eric Bledsoe, DeAndre Jordan, and Caron Butler's expiring contract, along with two first-round picks, in exchange for Kevin Garnett, Courtney Lee, Jason Terry, and Rivers.

Celts, Clips Build Momentum For Rivers, KG Deal

Several in the Clippers front office were wary of a trade-deadline proposal that would have sent Kevin Garnett to the Clips in exchange for Eric Bledsoe and DeAndre Jordan.

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3:34pm: The Celtics and Clippers are discussing a deal that would send DeAndre Jordan and two first-round picks to Boston for Kevin Garnett and the right to hire Rivers as coach, writes Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. … 4:40pm: The Clippers initially offered Bledsoe and Caron Butler to the Celtics, but the Celtics want Jordan and Bledsoe, tweets Shelburne, who adds that L.A.

Clippers Drop Trade Offer For Rivers

Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com adds that the Clippers were very resistant to parting with DeAndre Jordan and Eric Bledsoe in the effort to acquire Rivers and Garnett since Garnett is only under contract for two more years and the younger Bledsoe is more valuable (Twitter). … Wojnarowski continues to reiterate the primary obstacle standing in the way of the deal: the Clippers are unwilling to part with Jordan and Bledsoe, and sources tell Yahoo Sports that Celtics GM Danny Ainge wants Bledsoe.

Odds & Ends: Clippers, Afflalo, Karl

Shelburne goes on to cite an objective league source who proposed the Clippers keep DeAndre Jordan and Bledsoe, sign Pierce after he's waived, and trade Caron Butler and a pick for Garnett (Twitter).

Clippers/Celtics Updates: Sunday

Based on their reports, here's what we know right now: The Celtics are seeking Eric Bledsoe, DeAndre Jordan and at least one future first-round pick in return for Garnett and Rivers.

Clippers/Celtics Updates: Monday

 After pushing for the Clippers to take back long-term contracts, the C's relented and have shown willingness to complete the deal for DeAndre Jordan and two first-round picks. … The Clippers are willing to give the Celtics Jordan and one draft pick, but are resisting a second future pick.

Clippers/Celtics Updates: Tuesday

Even with Game Six of the NBA Finals less than 12 hours away, the hottest topic around the Association remains the trade talks between the Clippers and Celtics involving Kevin Garnett, DeAndre Jordan, and Doc Rivers. … In that scenario, Boston would be seeking Jordan and two first-round picks.

Negotiations End, No Deal For Celtics, Clippers

However, according to Turner (via Twitter), the Clippers were unwilling to part with multiple first-rounders in addition to DeAndre Jordan. … Even if Terry and Lee weren't involved, the Clips would have been paying Jordan's trade kicker and committing a $6-7MM annual salary to Rivers.

Clippers/Celtics Updates: Thursday

Western Links: Clippers, Kirilenko, Spurs, Nuggets

DeAndre Jordan told Yahoo! Sports Radio (link via WEEI.com) today that he'd be happy playing for either the Clippers or Celtics next season, and Eric Pincus of HoopsWorld took a detailed look at what L.A.'s cap situation would look like if the team were to acquire Kevin Garnett in exchange for Jordan.

Clippers Targeting Rivers First; KG, Pierce Later

If the two sides eventually returned to talks involving Garnett, the Celtics would want another first-rounder along with Jordan, says Wojnarowski.

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Instead, they'd have to release Rivers from his contract, allowing him to sign with the Clippers, making a potential KG/DeAndre Jordan swap an entirely separate transaction.

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Discussion about a Kevin Garnett-for-DeAndre Jordan trade is probably dead as well, Murphy writes…

Kyler On Paul, Pierce, Garnett, Bledsoe, Jordan

Sources tell Kyler that the team isn't worried about bringing back DeAndre Jordan after he was at the center of trade rumors, feeling that Rivers will be able to mend that fence. … However, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLosAngeles.com (via Twitter), there's still a belief that Jordan will be moved.

Pacific Notes: Lakers, Suns, Jordan

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan was rumored to be headed to the Celtics in exchange for Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett last week. … Now that the NBA has made such a deal impossible, Jordan says he hopes Rivers accepts him as his center instead of Garnett, tweets Los Angeles Times scribe Brad Turner.

Clippers, Blazers Discussed DeAndre Jordan

Before Doc Rivers was hired by the Clippers, the team discussed a possible DeAndre Jordan deal with the Trail Blazers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter). … With Rivers now involved in the Clippers' basketball decision-making, it's not clear what Jordan's value is or whether Portland still has interest, says Wojnarowski.

Western Links: Brown, Mavericks, Clippers

Shelburne also says the Clippers are taking their time before making any moves after bringing on Doc Rivers (Twitter), so…

Western Notes: Camby, O’Neal, Jordan, Pekovic

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan found himself in a major trade rumor earlier this summer, with constant speculation of him being…… Today, Jordan says he looks at those rumors as a sign of respect, according to RealGM's Shams Charania.