2019 Trade Deadline Diary

Sources: Celtics Actively Trying to Trade Jabari Bird, Open Roster Spot for Buyout Candidate

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Sources: the Boston Celtics are actively trying to move Jabari Bird and have made some headway in getting a deal done. Boston wants to free up a roster spot for buyout season post-trade deadline.

Sources: the Boston Celtics are actively trying to move Jabari Bird and have made some headway in getting a deal done. Boston wants to free up a roster spot for buyout season post-trade deadline.

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 7, 2019

League sources: If the Boston Celtics are unable to deal Jabari Bird by the deadline, they will push the NBA to make a decision on Bird’s situation ASAP. Boston wants the open roster to add a player in buyout season.

League sources: If the Boston Celtics are unable to deal Jabari Bird by the deadline, they will push the NBA to make a decision on Bird’s situation ASAP. Boston wants the open roster to add a player in buyout season.

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 7, 2019