Can Danny?

The Summer of Ainge continues with the Celtics reeling in James Posey to fill out the bench and shore up the defense.  While Ruben Patterson, on paper, might have been a better fit, Posey is a talent who doesn't have to register at his local police station as a sex offender. The one concern with Posey is that he let himself go last year, getting suspended along with Antone Walker for being out of shape. Still, at three million a year, you can't ask for much more.

The Posey signing might also leave a little cash to bring in a veteran point guard.  While he is long in the tooth, Posey's former teammate Gary Payton is apparently out in Miami and could be had for cheap.  The Glove would be a nice guy to have backing up Rajon Rondo and splitting time with Eddie House.

All in all, a much needed signing that should help keep opposing offenses honest and Ray Allen/Paul Pierce rested. Should either guy get dinged up, the C's can survive with sitting Ray or Pierce down and giving Posey a spot start.

Also, kudos to Wyc and crew for spending the cash and not being scared away by the luxury tax. The money invested in Posey is likely far more valuable than any losses incurred by the tax.