Jermaine O'Neal is poised to accept a two-year offer to join the Celtics. The 6-foot-11 O'Neal is believed to have been offered the $5.8 million mid-level exception. I am a little split on whether or not I want this to happen. He did have a solid year in Miami last season (averaged 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds in 70 games), and he would certainly help fill the void of losing Sheed (and Perkins for the beginning of the year). Yet, I read a lot of reports during the season that say O'Neal can't even jump anymore. I am not sure how he will hold up, but if the Celtics are deciding between Shaq and Jermaine O'Neal I would take Jermaine.
Jermaine O'Neal also reportedly has been considering offers from the Nuggets and Mavericks.
***UPDATE***
We are getting word now that it is a done deal. We will have the details in a little bit, but it looks like Jermaine O'Neal will be wearing green next season.
***UPDATE 2***
Reports say the deal is for two years at the mid-level exception (approximately $5.8 million per year).
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