BREAKING NEWS: Clippers Reject Trade With Celtics

By Chad Hoyle

The Los Angeles Clippers have just rejected a trade that would send Kevin Garnett and Coach Doc Rivers to the Golden State. The deal deteriorated when the Clips "refused to budge" on the offers for DeAndre Jordan, who would be a straight up trade for Garnett, and the inclusion of two first round picks for Rivers' contract buyout. 

The deal was almost certain to be done by the end of Tuesday, barring any inevitable balks from either team. The rejection comes as a surprise to many, including the Celtics, who were certainly getting the sweeter end of the swap.

The Celtics will now face another year of Grandpa Garnett, and add to it an unhappy coach, who's under contract for another 3 years and $21 million. The Clippers will continue to interview new coaching candidates and hope to have someone in place by week's end. 

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