Stephon Marbury has told the New York Times he will sign with the Boston Celtics and be in uniform for Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Marbury also said that he has already spoken with members of the Celtics.

“The great thing is that they want me to play with them,” Marbury told the Times from his home in Purchase, New York.

The Times also reports that Marbury is scheduled to meet with the media on Friday morning in Boston.