So, it looks like people on both sides got a bit ahead of themselves with this one. As previously reported by Jeff Goodman, JaVale McGee was set to join the Celtics after much speculation. The story basically became a matter of fact at every major news outlet before they ever signed on the dotted line. McGee even took to twitter to confirm our speculation by posting a picture of a shamrock.
Anyway, according to @SteveBHoop and the man who first broke the story, Mr. Goodman, the two sides ultimately couldn’t come to terms. That’d explain why McGee’s shamrock has since been deleted.
JaVale McGee will NOT be coming to the Celtics. The sides couldn't reach agreement on a contract.
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) March 5, 2015
Celtics deal w/ JaVale McGee has fallen through, sources told ESPN. Celtics wanted team option for next season, McGee wanted player option.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 5, 2015
McGee took visit to Boston and the two sides thought deal was going to be done. But sticking point was next year and who held the option.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 5, 2015
At this rate, by the end of the day he could be signed to the Miami Heat. You never really know with this guy.
Keep it locked here for the updates.