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Bass has a player option at $4 million for next season. That certainly be a major issue for the Celtics this summer, as Bass could become an unrestricted free agent and cash in on his newfound success. “I want to be here a long time playing alongside Rondo,’’ he said. “[But] to be honest, I am not that type of guy to even be thinking about things like [the option] because I just try to get better every day.’’ Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Brandon Bass 

Peter Stringer: Bass on knee: "I hyperextended my knee. But I'm alright. I don't know what I did...I felt like a little kid. I was scared." Twitter

Boston Celtics, Brandon Bass, Injuries 

The Celtics are hoping that Brandon Bass exercises the player option on his contract at $4 million, which would be a bargain for his production. Or the Celtics could agree to an extension for Bass, who appears to have found a home in Boston. The contract that may affect matters is Glen Davis’s four-year, $26 million deal with the Magic. Davis has underperformed that contract, and Bass may hold out for something more. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Brandon Bass, Glen Davis 

Forward Brandon Bass, the Boston Celtics' top reserve, will miss 10 to 14 days with inflammation in his right knee, coach Doc Rivers said before Sunday's 95-91 win against the Chicago Bulls. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Brandon Bass, Injuries 

Bass felt some discomfort in the knee during a win over the New York Knicks on Feb. 3. He sat out the following game against the Memphis Grizzlies, but played in three games last week. Rivers said the news came as a bit of a surprise to him, as he was informed by team trainer Eddie Lacerte on Sunday morning that Bass almost certainly will be out through the All-Star break, which begins Feb. 23. "We knew his knee was bothering him, but then he got the treatment, and he missed that one game," Rivers said. "There was nothing said after the Toronto game. Then Eddie called me this morning and told me he was out, and out for a while. That was a surprise." ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Brandon Bass, Injuries 

The sign-and-trade involving Celtics reserve Glen “Big Baby” Davis and Magic starter Brandon Bass is yet another instance where Otis Smith failed to do proper homework. Orlando’s general manager should have known Davis — suspended two games for verbally getting into it with Stan Van Gundy — has far more screws loose than your average NBA problem child. Boston’s vets kept him halfway in line. On his own in Disney World he feels liberated to act infantile, make demands and not stand in line. New York Post

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Trade, Brandon Bass, Otis Smith, Glen Davis 

After two-year stints with the New Orleans Hornets, Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic, Bass wants to find a home. The power forward can opt-out of the final year of his contract after this season, but he’s tired of adjusting to new surroundings and hopes to stay in Boston long-term. “I want to finish my career in Boston, if I can,” Bass said. “I want to be here for many, many years. You just want to be a part of something like this. This is history. I want to be a part of this team’s history. I want to make somewhere my home rather than playing somewhere for two years and then leaving.” “I’m enjoying it here,” Bass added. “I like my teammates a lot, I like the coaching staff and I like the tradition in Boston.” HoopsWorld

Boston Celtics, Brandon Bass 

John Denton: Brandon Bass on getting traded by #Magic: "I was shocked. I was really shocked. It’s life in the NBA. But no doubt about it, I was shocked." Twitter

Boston Celtics, Brandon Bass 

John Denton: Just spoke to former #Magic PF Brandon Bass. Looks extremely trim in #Celtics green, but said he's 6 lbs. heavier than last yr in Orlando. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Brandon Bass 

Even the most ardent Brandon Bass fan has to be somewhat surprised by how well the seventh-year veteran has fit in with the Celtics. Acquired in exchange for Glen Davis in a trade with the Magic, Bass has averaged 14 points and 6.6 rebounds while shooting 55.1 percent from the field with the C’s. Bass has been rapidly accepted by his teammates and the coaching staff, receiving encouragement to be aggressive offensively. “I haven’t really put too much thought into it, to be honest with you,” Bass said. “If I just keep the same mentality of trying to improve and not really thinking too much about the game and what’s happening right now, I think I’ll be all right.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Brandon Bass, Glen Davis 

Sure, they miss Paul Pierce, though up until last night they didn’t have any trouble scoring. But in a rushed season when many teams are having logistical trouble, the Celtics may be one of the most lost. “It’s early,” said Rajon Rondo, echoing words spoken last night by Kevin Garnett and Keyon Dooling. “Maybe we’ll go 63-0 the rest of the way,” offered Brandon Bass. That won’t happen if they don’t shake the image that formed for their coach. “We looked old tonight,” Doc Rivers said. Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce, Doc Rivers, Rajon Rondo, Keyon Dooling, Brandon Bass, Kevin Garnett 

The Boston Celtics announced today that they have acquired forward Brandon Bass from the Orlando Magic in exchange for forward Glen Davis and guard Von Wafer. Bass, a 6'8" forward, averaged a career-high 11.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game last season for the Magic. Bass also shot a career-high 51.5% from the field last season, which ranked 19th overall in the NBA. NBA.com

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Trade, Brandon Bass, Von Wafer, Glen Davis 

Barring an unexpected snag in their physicals, the sign-and-trade deal that will send Glen "Big Baby" Davis from the Boston Celtics to the Orlando Magic for Brandon Bass is expected to be finalized Saturday afternoon. Bass' agent, Tony Dutt, told the Orlando Sentinel on Friday that the trade was close to being finalized. Although Magic officials would not comment, Magic players said they expected Davis to participate in Saturday afternoon's practice. Orlando Sentinel

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Trade, Brandon Bass, Glen Davis 

There’s a new addition to the sign-and-trade between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics. Not only will the Magic swap Brandon Bass for Glen Davis, they’ll also receive Von Wafer in the deal. Wafer was an unrestricted free agent, but Orlando had him added to the deal in exchange for their a traded- player exception. Wafer will sign a three-year deal with the Magic. Last year, the 26-year-old played 58 games with the Celtics. He received interest from a number of other teams before landing with Orlando. HoopsWorld

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Free Agency, Trade, Brandon Bass, Von Wafer, Glen Davis 

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal that will send free agent forward Glen Davis to the Orlando Magic in exchange for forward Brandon Bass, according to Bass' agent. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Trade, Brandon Bass, Glen Davis 

In a chance encounter, ESPN Boston's Jackie MacMullan bumped into former Celtics forward Glen Davis at the Orlando airport Friday night. Asked about the sign-and-trade deal that sent him to the Magic in exchange for Brandon Bass, Davis said: "I'm not happy, I'm ecstatic." ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Trade, Brandon Bass, Glen Davis 

Chris Forsberg: Brandon Bass' agent said his client is excited for the opportunity in Boston; knows it's a chance to win now & has player option for future Twitter

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Trade, Brandon Bass 

The Orlando Magic are close to acquiring rugged power forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis from the Boston Celtics in a sign-and-trade deal that involves Brandon Bass, the agent for Bass told the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando Sentinel

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Trade, Brandon Bass 

According to a league source, the Cs are in discussions with Orlando to send Big Baby, in a sign-and-trade deal, to Orlando for power forward Brandon Bass - a player Magic management had been very high on at one stage. Bass is due $4 million each of the next two years, including a player option for the 2012-13 season. Davis’ asking price may have been too steep for the Celtics, who hold his Bird rights and could pay the power forward anythign they want under salary cap guidelines. But with Davis asking for at least $5 million - the full mid-level for teams under the luxury tax threshold - the Celtics turned to a trading partner in Orlando. Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Trade, Brandon Bass, Glen Davis 

“I don’t know yet, man,” Davis said when reached where he is working out in Bradenton, Fla. “But I want to get this resolved soon so I can just get into camp - somewhere.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Trade, Brandon Bass, Glen Davis