Ainge Should Pull Trigger If Deal Is Right

The hot rumor concerning the Celtics right now is Antoine Walker (in a sign & trade) being shipped to the Sacramento Kings, possibly along with either Mark Blount or Raef LaFrentz, for a package of players (choose three) including Corliss Williamson, Greg Ostertag, Bobby Jackson or Brian Skinner. Please, join me in hoping that this trade is consumated. Imagine, Walker and LaFrentz for Bobby Jackson (a veteran guard), Corliss Williamson (a tough forward who can score) and Ostertag (who the Celtics could release or trade). By doing this deal the Celtics can get back some value on Walker. There is the added bonus of clearing LaFrentz' contract off the books. Also, by adding Jackson the Celtics gain some experience in their young backcourt and by adding Williamson they get veteran insurance at small forward allowing Danny Ainge to move Paul Pierce. Pierce could be dealt to the Mavericks for Michael Finley (who the Celtics could waive via the "Amnesty Clause" in the new collective bargaining agreement). This is far fetched and really is not even remotely possible. But for one second imagine it comes to be. The Celtics roster would look like this (starters in bold): G - Delonte West, Bobby Jackson, Marcus Banks, Tony Allen, Gerald Green, Orien Greene SF - Ricky Davis, Corliss Williamson, Justin Reed PF- Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes C - Kendrick Perkins, Mark Blount, Greg Ostertag That would be the youngest (nine players with three or less years of experience) team in the league. It is not a lineup that will be a playoff contender. A high lottery pick would most likely be the result of such a squad. But it would give the youngsters a chance to develop. And with so much promise and the reality of a high draft pick, Ainge would be in position to make a trade for a veteran by midseason. Would a package of Ricky Davis (affordable contract), Marcus Banks or Delonte West, Ostertag's expiring contract and that promising No. 1 pick be enough to pry away Peja Stojakovic from the Kings? It's something to think about.