On Friday, Yahoo! Sports reported Tony Battie is a candidate to be bought out by the Nets before Monday’s deadline.

WEEI.com has learned the Celtics are one of the teams Battie would be interested in signing with if he is bought out. According to a source familiar with the situation, Battie would eye the top three or four teams in each conference, which makes sense for a veteran player who is trying to maximize the years he has left in the NBA.

According to the source, Battie, 34, considers himself to be the in twilight of his career and a serviceable big man who could rebound, play tough defense and give timely fouls. He has not, however, had any conversations with the Celtics organization.

Battie has played in just 15 games for the Nets this season. He played 5-1/2 seasons with the Celtics from 1998-99 until he was traded to Cleveland during the 2003-04 campaign. Prior to being traded to the Nets as part of the Vince Carter deal, he averaged 4.8 points and 3.6 rebounds off the bench for the Magic.

2 Comments for “Source: Battie has interest in Celtics”

1. Chris Simoneau Says:
   March 1st, 2010 at 12:01 pm

   does anyone edit these? he played 5 1/2 seasons from 1998-1999 and was traded to cleveland in 94? come on guys, at least edit this stuff. oh, by the way- tony battie is terrible.

2. Steve Says:
   March 1st, 2010 at 1:47 pm

   At least your reading and comprehension skills mirror that of your typing skills. Lol….Tony Battie is merely a bench veteran who would provide just a bit of big man insurance, but he’s not terrible. Please get a clue and gather your thoughts before you make another laughable post. Anyone for IQ limits to post ? Sorry,that may be a bit harsh but how about at least a GED ?

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