KG and Starbury Together Again?

Marc Spears reports:

With Stephon Marbury soon to become a free agent after receiving a buyout from the Knicks, the Celtics are now a front-runner to sign him once he clears waivers, according to an NBA source. Marbury has expressed interest in joining the Celtics. An NBA source said the Celtics are strongly interested signing the two-time All-Star and will likely offer a contract to him to fill their final vacant roster spot once he becomes a free agent. Boston filled its 14th roster spot by signing forward-center Mikki Moore today. Celtics president Danny Ainge said today that now with Moore signed, the team will now focus on signing a combo-guard or wing player.

The Herald, meanwhile, is reporting that Marbury is "very close" with the Celtics on a contract.

ESPN chimes in:

Said one source to ESPN.com: "Look for Steph to get bought out today."

Another source close to the process indicated that Marbury and the Celtics have already commenced discussions on a contract.

Celtics Blog

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While I definitely have some reservations about Marbury joining the Cs for obvious reasons, I still want them to make this move. Although I think Moore is a good pick up considering the situation, I don't see him being an impact player off the bench come playoff time, when the rotation shrinks down to 8 or 9 guys. And we need to make our bench stronger, Ainge purposefully didn't add anyone major during the offseason because he thought he could get someone better right now from a buyout. Marbury has that potential to be a game changer as a reserve, and if he acts up Doc can bench him.

Having a legitimate point guard off the bench allows Eddie to play 2 on offense, making him much more dangerous; Eddie is at his best as a catch and shoot guard, he's not nearly as effective creating his own shot. Marbury can still put up points, defensively its another story.