While all signs have seemed to point to recent veteran acquisition Tayshaun Prince being traded or bought out after coming to the Boston Celtics as part of the Jeff Green deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, the Celtics may hold on to Prince if they can't secure a draft pick for him before February 19th's trade deadline.
Per Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald:
According to league sources, the Celts would still like to move Prince for a draft pick before the Feb. 19 NBA trade deadline. But it’s what could happen if he’s not dealt that may be up for more discussion in the coming days. There was strong word that if Prince wasn’t moved by the deadline that the Celtics would seek agreement with him on a buyout of this final year of his contract (he makes a bit more than $7.2 million). But coach Brad Stevens has taken a strong liking to Prince, who had four points in 17 minutes in last night’s 100-99 win against the Nuggets. It’s fair to assume he may lobby to keep him on the squad the rest of the season if he is not traded.
Stevens has quite enjoyed having Prince's veteran leadership both in the locker room and on the floor.
“I think there’s no question about that, but also there’s the fact that he’s a veteran who knows how to,” the coach said. “The other thing is he just has such great poise and presence."
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