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Report: Celtics Acquire David Lee Via Trade

BOSTON (CBS) -- The Boston Celtics -- and Trader Danny -- are active.

According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Celtics have acquired David Lee from Golden State in a trade.

Acquiring Lee will only cost Gerald Wallace, according to Stein.

The 32-year-old Lee will likely fill a void in the Celtics frontcourt. The 6-foot-9 Lee averaged just 18.4 minutes per game last year, down from 33.2 the year prior. In his 10-year career with the Knicks and Warriors, he's averaged 14.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Wallace, who turned 33 this month, played just 286 total minutes this season, averaging just over one point per game.

The immediate reaction from Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas was one of approval.

According to USA Today's Sam Amick, the Celtics will also send a yet-to-be-named player to Golden State to complete the deal.

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