Report: Bogut has “strong interest” in Boston Celtics; Rockets now “a long shot”

Free-agent center Andrew Bogut reportedly has narrowed his choices down to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and San Antonio Spurs.

According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the Rockets are “a long shot” to sign the big man.

However, a new team sprouted up as one of the frontrunners to get Bogut, as the Celtics are “very much in contention,” per Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe.

Center Andrew Bogut, who was waived by the 76ers on Monday, has narrowed his list of potential suitors to five or six teams and the list includes the Celtics, a league source said on Monday night.

The source told the Globe that reports stating Bogut has decided to sign with the Cavaliers after he clears waivers on Wednesday are inaccurate, and that the Celtics are very much in contention.

Bogut and Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge had a “good talk” on Monday night, the source said. The source said Bogut is also planning to speak to Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue, as well as Celtics coach Brad Stevens.

– Boston Globe

David Aldridge reports Bogut is not expected to make his decision until Tuesday night at the earliest.

Andrew Bogut decision not expected until tonight at the earliest as he talks w/teams, per source. Wants certainty on role w/contenders.

— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 28, 2017