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Report: Pistons Finalizing Deal To Trade Will Bynum For Joel Anthony

By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc

It appears the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are finalizing a deal that will send Will Bynum from the Pistons for Joel Anthony from the Boston Celtics.

According to ESPN.com:

The Celtics appear to be making the move with roster flexibility in mind. The Celtics have 16 fully guaranteed contracts on their books and must trim that down to 15 before the start of the regular season. Swapping Anthony, who is set to make $3.8 million this season, for Bynum, who will earn $2.9 million, will save the team $900,000.

It's not clear if Bynum will stick with the Celtics. It could hinge on whether the team makes any additional moves before the season tips later this month.

The Pistons roster was full of guards, including D.J. Augustin, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Brandon Jennings.

Anthony will help the Pistons front court with the recent loss of Aaron Gray.

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