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A bit of free agency housecleaning: The agent for forward Jeff Green, David Falk, told me last night that the four-year deal with Boston worth approximately $36 million should finally be formalized "in the next day or two...We just had some sort of technical and (salary cap) issues that were holding it up. Nothing serious." I'd reported in early July that I was hearing the deal was in the neighborhood of four years, $40 million and it wasn't too far off. So considering he's seen as a key piece of the semi-revamped Boston club, Celtics fans, do you like the addition or is it too pricey considering Jeff's health history? Sulia

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For those who missed it earlier, David Falk, the agent for Jeff Green, told Boston Globe that his client's deal with #celtics is close and should be official next week. Sulia

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Jeff Green: S/O to my brother from another @Kevin Durant for the gold medal...representing that DMV baby..congrats bro Twitter

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The forward for the Boston Celtics spent these same summer months last year preparing and waiting with hopes that the NBA would solve its lockout issues and begin the season. He had to wait a while. The lockout was not resolved until late November. Training camp opened on December 9, and Green happily entered the Celtics' practice facility for the things veteran players grow accustomed to -- physicals, meetings and media obligations. "I just was ready to get the season started. There was a lot of built up frustration about the season not starting on time and wanting to play." Celtics Blog

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It was all a routine, or at least it had always been a routine. Green took his physical and was ready to get to work, but team doctors noticed something alarming. Something was wrong with Jeff's heart, and it caused a great deal of concern to the Celtics' medical staff. Team doctors detected an aortic aneurysm and shut Green down for the entire season. "I didn't think anything was going to happen. I thought it was going to be over in a matter of ten minutes and then I'd be getting ready for practice," Green said. "I thought everything was going to be fine. I never had any symptoms of shortness of breath or fatigue. Boston has some of the best doctors in the heart region. They see things fast and first." Celtics Blog

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"It was awesome the support that those guys gave me. KG, Rondo, Keyon, Paul, Ray -- all of those guys. When I came out of my surgery, a lot of the doctors and people that were around me told me those guys were making sure I was okay and were just worried about me. When I got ready to leave, I happened to be in [Washington] D.C. when they were, so I got to go see them then. So, when I was healthy enough to move on my own and go to games, it was a no-brainer for me to go support them," Green said. Celtics Blog

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Basketball was done. Green was out for an entire year, and he had to prepare for a year of rehabilitation and recovery in order to return to the court in 2012. He had surgery in January, and the weeks and months that followed would be harder than receiving the news of his ailment. "The surgery itself was probably the hardest thing I've ever been through in my life. I had to start from, basically, double scratch. Walking was an issue -- just being able to have the stamina was a problem. Everything just kind of shuts down. The nervous system breaks down, and it's kinda like a jump-start. You have to get it going, and it was just difficult. "You take for granted all of the little things -- whether it's just an easy crunch or ab exercise, or moving to the left or moving to the right. I couldn't lay on my stomach for the first two-and-a-half months. I couldn't lay on my side. The first couple of weeks I couldn't drive. I couldn't do a lot of things, but it helps you appreciate the little things." Celtics Blog

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With only a few months remaining until the beginning of the season, Green seems to like what the Boston Celtics' front office has done to fill out the roster. "I love it. It's exactly what we needed. Size in the interior to help Kevin out. He got really fatigued towards the end of the season, so with the size of Jared [Sullinger] coming, and signing Brandon [Bass] back, Fab and then myself, it helps. And then you bring in Courtney Lee, with his quickness and ability to score the ball, and then The JET [Jason Terry] -- everybody knows what he can do. It's a great thing that Danny was able to put together a team like that so quickly, so I'm looking forward to it." Celtics Blog

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Jeff Green: "My favorite team before I got drafted was probably the Washington Wizards, because I’m from D.C. It was at the time when they were winning and went to the playoffs. They had Gilbert (Arenas), Caron (Butler), Antawn (Jamison), and they were doing pretty good for the city. I was a big fan of Gilbert. Antoine was that hyper forward. You know which I consider myself as; a guy that can play multiple positions. I was a big fan of his." Heels to Hoops

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What's you number one goal you’d like to accomplish this coming season? Jeff Green: "Win a Championship. I know that’s everybody’s goal, but it’s mine. I love individual stuff, but I’m more of a team guy. You get recognized more when your team wins, so that’s my number one goal." Heels to Hoops

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"I thought Danny did a good job of trying to replace Ray Allen. As you know Ray Allen went off to Miami, on his choice, but he was a great teammate, it was fun playing with him. But I think the guys coming in here -- Jason Terry, Courtney Lee, trying to get a healthy Jeff Green, even some of our rookies -- I think we've added a lot more depth, and it's going to take a lot of pressure off me this upcoming season." ESPN.com

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Gary Tanguay: I hear Jeff Green deal will get done. Team and player are planning on Europe #CelticsTalK #UNOSPORTSTONIGHT Twitter

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Gary Tanguay: Not sure why Green deal has not been announced. His agent told it was a done deal, just finalizing things. But, stranger things have happened Twitter

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Jeff Green's agent, David Falk, tells Globe that he and #celtics still ironing out few "minor contract issues" due to CBA. says signing "imminent." Sulia

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Green counseled Wilcox about the surgery and rehabilitation. “We became close, what we went through,” Green said. “The team supported us, made sure we’re OK, and they were going through to try to win the championship. And I feel it’s only right to come back and help them.” Boston Globe

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The Boston Celtics formally re-signed Kevin Garnett, Brandon Bass, and Chris Wilcox on Saturday, while deals with Jeff Green and Jason Terry will soon be completed. Bass, Wilcox, Green, and Terry all trekked to the Celtics' practice facility Saturday to be introduced alongside Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and team owner Steve Pagliuca. The team has intentionally not finalized deals with Green and Terry in order to allow Ainge flexibility to further maneuver this offseason, though handshake agreements are in place and those players will be in a Boston uniform next season. ESPN.com

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Gary Tanguay: Jeff Green's agent. David Falk told me 14 teams were interested Jeff Green and he took less money to come here #CelticsTalK Twitter

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Agent David Falk, who said Friday an agreement with the Celtics on Jeff Green’s contract should come early this week, clearly is pleased with how talks have progressed. Green agreed to a one-year, $9 million contract with the team last December, but the discovery of an aortic aneurism during a physical voided the contract. Falk returned to the same starting point this month and got his wish. The new deal, again starting at $9 million, will be worth $36 million over four years, according to a source. Boston Herald

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Ainge said the team has been in contact with the representatives of Mickael Pietrus, who had been somewhat of an afterthought. “We have been in contact with the whole list of guys you would look at,” Ainge said. “I don’t want to mention names, but we have been in contact with them. We’ll continue to find the best player we can. “We’ve added a couple of great professionals in Jeff Green and Jason Terry, and we drafted three guys that I think are very professional and add to the locker room. Talent is a hard thing to find but we put a great deal of value into what goes on in the locker room also.” Boston Globe

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"We've reached agreement in principal for him to return," agent David Falk said. "You see a situation like Jeff's where there's a tremendous level of goodwill that been built up over the last year and half. I've got a long memory. I remember people who treat me well and I remember people who don't." Boston Globe

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