Chris Forsberg of ESPN:
The Boston Celtics are working to finalize a trad..."/> Chris Forsberg of ESPN:
The Boston Celtics are working to finalize a trad..."/>

Will Bynum traded to Celtics for Joel Anthony

Nov 18, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Will Bynum (12) slam dunks during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at The Palace. Detroit won 103-83. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2012; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Will Bynum (12) slam dunks during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at The Palace. Detroit won 103-83. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Chris Forsberg of ESPN:

"The Boston Celtics are working to finalize a trade that will send center Joel Anthony to the Detroit Pistons for guard Will Bynum, according to a league source."

Vincent Goodwill of The Detroit News:

"Source confirms Will Bynum trade to Boston for Joel Anthony"

Aaron Gray is dealing with his heart issue, and Hasheem Thabeet is Hasheem Thabeet. The Pistons still needed a center behind Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe.

Anthony isn’t necessarily better than Bynum, but he’s a better fit – and costs $884,092 more. Like Bynum, Anthony is on a guaranteed expiring contract, so the affect won’t be felt beyond this season, when it’ll be felt only by Tom Gores’ checkbook.

The Pistons will still have to waive a player with a guaranteed contract. With Bynum out of the running, Gray and Tony Mitchell are decent bets.