Walker dealt to Miami and Jones to Memphis in five-team blockbuster 08.2.2005
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Memphis, TN (Basketball News) - The Boston Celtics have traded forward Antoine Walker to Miami as part of a five-team blockbuster that was announced Tuesday night. The Memphis Grizzlies acquired guard Eddie Jones from the Heat and guard Raul Lopez from the Utah Jazz in the deal, that also involved the New Orleans Hornets.
In the deal, the Grizzlies sent guards Jason Williams, Andre Emmett and guard/forward James Posey to Miami and traded newly-acquired center Greg Ostertag to Utah.
As part of the five-team trade, Miami dealt Rasual Butler to New Orleans and traded Qyntel Woods, two second round draft picks and the draft rights to Albert Miralles to Boston. The Jazz traded Curtis Borchardt to the Celtics and Kirk Snyder to the Hornets. The Hornets traded the draft rights to Roberto Duenas to Miami.
The five-team trade is subject to all players passing team physicals.
Details to follow...