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JaVale McGee Not Signing With Celtics

BOSTON (CBS) --  If you were excited when you heard the Celtics were close to signing seven-footer JaVale McGee, we have some bad news for you.

The two sides, who were reportedly close to agreeing on a contract that would run through the 2016 season early Thursday, could not finalize a deal, and McGee will be playing elsewhere.

McGee, a six-year veteran who has had his share of ups and downs throughout his career, will now likely sign with a playoff team. The Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks are two potential landing spots.

The 27-year-old, who averaged 4.6 points and 2.7 rebounds this season, was released by the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week. He was acquired by Philadelphia prior to the trade deadline from the Denver Nuggets.

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