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Chris Forsberg: Agent David Falk confirms that framework for Jeff Green deal now in place. “This is where Jeff always wanted to be,” he said. Twitter

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Paul Flanner: Can confirm the Celtics have a deal with Jeff Green. As with others, I'm working on the terms. Twitter

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Ken Berger: The Celtics and Jeff Green have agreed to the framework of a deal, his agent, David Falk, told @CBSSports. Twitter

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Boston has agreed to terms with forward Jeff Green on a multi year deal, according to his agent, David Falk. No word yet on the terms, though keep in mind that the Celtics issued a $9 million qualifying offer last off-season before he had heart surgery. They are confident he is fully healthy. Sulia

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Ken Berger: Falk on Green agreement with Boston: "I'm very happy. I can't say I'm surprised. He's where he wants to be." Twitter

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Ken Berger: Green missed the entire 2011-12 season after surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm. "First class" is the way Boston handled it, Falk said. Twitter

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And as Ray Allen attempts to decide between a return to the Celtics or a polar switch to Miami, Falk is confident his own client in this arena, Jeff Green, will finally reach agreement with the Celtic by early next week. “We expect something by then,” Falk, who also met with Ainge earlier this week, said early this evening. “It’s a very special relationship between Jeff and Doc (Rivers). He wants to come back and they’ve been terrific to him.” Boston Herald

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Falk credits this showing of goodwill with Green’s desire to return. “I’m very confident that this will be done,” said Falk. “But as I always say, you’re close when you’re grabbing a pen. I know Danny has been busy singing Jason Terry and Brandon Bass. We’re not worried.” Boston Herald

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The Globe's Gary Washburn reported this morning the Celtics are making "good progress" toward a deal with forward Jeff Green, and now Sports Illustrated has reported Green's agent says his return to Boston is highly likely. Boston Globe

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Gary Washburn: Source close to negotiations said #celtics are making "good progress" with Jeff Green and deal should be done by Wednesday Twitter

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On the Celtics front, agent David Falk continues to say he thinks a deal gets done with Boston for free agent forward Jeff Green. One source with knowledge of the talks says it may be in the four years, $40 million neighborhood, but it is not done. "I’m confident it’ll get done," Falk told SI.com. "I guess they got (Brandon) Bass' (contract) done, which is great. Jeff is trying to get a sense of what the team looks like first before he makes a commitment, but I expect he’ll be there and I expect it’ll be done by the 11th (when the free agency moratorium ends). We’ve gotten a lot of interest from other teams. But as far as Boston, we’re very confident we’ll get it done. Sulia

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"He wants to be in Boston. He’s excited about the moves they’ve made. He’s hoping Ray Allen comes back as well, because he feels very close to Ray Allen." Allen is visiting Miami today and appears to be down to Boston and the Heat for his considerations. Sulia

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Jeff Green likely will return to the Celtics next season, according to his agent, David Falk. Green, an unrestricted free agent, missed last season after undergoing heart surgery. “He wants to be back and we want him back and we’re working to make that happen,” Ainge said. “When I sat with Jeff through the medical process, to see four different specialists about his heart, it was pretty clear that Jeff would return and Jeff would be better. He would be in better condition, better shape, his heart, after this procedure. Everything has gone great. Obviously, not having played basketball for a year, there’s going to be a little bit of an adjustment. But he’ll be out on the court going full tilt very, very soon. He’ll play a lot of basketball, have a great training camp, and exhibition games to sort of get the rust off.” Boston Globe

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Danny Ainge and David Falk — the agent for Jeff Green — both expressed optimism this morning that a deal for the free agent forward will be worked out soon. Negotiations with Ray Allen, who is mulling interest from Miami and Memphis as well as the Celtics [team stats], will probably take longer. Ainge said he has little idea of a timetable involving the veteran guard. But Green’s contract could be another matter. Players aren’t allowed to sign deals until July 11, but matters could be resolved with Green well before that date. “I’d like to get it done as soon as possible; this is his No. 1 desired destination,” Falk said of Green, who is once again playing basketball following his recovery from January heart surgery. Boston Herald

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Gary Washburn: Agent David Falk said Jeff Green is "close" to re-signing with the #celtics but deal is not done yet Twitter

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Gary Dzen: Ainge: "I feel good about Jeff (Green) and where he's at. He wants to come back and we want him back." Twitter

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But a source close to 25-year-old forward Jeff Green said the odds of him also returning to Beantown are high, thanks in large part to his affinity for coach Doc Rivers and the Celtics' stance that he's an important part of their future. Green, who missed all of last season due to a heart condition that was discovered in December and required surgery to repair the aneurysm on Jan. 12, is fully healthy again and ready to get on with his career. Because nine members of last season's Celtics became unrestricted free agents, Green's situation is one of the many being discussed by the team and may take some time to resolve. SI.com

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Meanwhile, the Celtics believe they’re “close,” as one source put it, to reaching agreement on a new deal with Green, who missed all of last season after undergoing open-heart surgery in December to repair an aortic aneurysm. The team had initially reached agreement with Green on a one-year deal before the season began, but once his condition was detected during a preseason physical the team rescinded the contract, making him an unrestricted free agent. NBA.com

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But a source close to 25-year-old forward Jeff Green said the odds of him also returning to Beantown as well are high, thanks in large part to his affinity for coach Doc Rivers and the Celtics' stance that he's an important part of their future going forward. Green, who missed all of last season due to a heart condition that was discovered in December and required surgery to repair the aneurysm on Jan. 12, is fully healthy again and ready to get on with his career. Because nine members of last season's Celtics became unrestricted free agents, Green's situation is one of the many being discussed by the team and may take some time to resolve. SI.com

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One league source said agent David Falk’s starting point for next season is $9 million — the figure Green agreed to for the first year of a four-year deal with the Celtics last December, before the contract was voided by his physical. Boston Herald

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