Terry-Celtics agree to 3-year deal

If Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, has left some doubt about his desire to compete for the title next season, has removed this uncertainty, on Tuesday.

when the team reached an agreement on contract three years with veteran shooter Jason Terry, according to a source in the NBA.

Terry, 34, played in the last eight seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, making it one of the most important men in the sixth game. Averaged 15/01 points this season in 31.7 minutes per game, shooting 37.8 percent from 3-point line.

When asked if they will sign with the Celtics, said Terry "strong possibility" through SMS.

Terry, who can officially sign a contract signed on July 11 for the entire mid-level exception, which starts at $ 5 million per season. The Mavericks, the source said, Terry has offered more money per season to return, but only a two-year contract.

Terry accepted the contract, while an AAU basketball tournament in Orlando, Florida, where she attended her daughters. The recovery in the 10th general project of 1999, Terry has spent his first five seasons with the Hawks before being traded to the Mavericks in August 2004 in a deal that includes the former Celtic Antoine Walker.

Terry is the fourth in the history of the league with 3 triples 1788, behind only Ray Allen, Reggie Miller and former teammate Jason Kidd. The Mavericks also lost in the owner Deron Williams, who opted to sign with the Nets.

The Celtics have re-signed Kevin Garnett to a three-year contract, are ready to back up Jeff Green, and Terry now been added to your training, hoping to challenge the ruling of heat the NBA Eastern Conference champion.

It is unclear how the addition of Boston in search of surprising, expected on Thursday to visit the Heat of Terry Allen. The Clippers and the Grizzlies are also interested.

Allen has never been comfortable with the role that Terry could fill - from the bench for an instant offense. And why is his free agent, the Celtics can exceed the salary when offered a contract to Allen.

The club is also in line for a backup center and perhaps a backup to Rajon Rondo.

The Celtics have decided to face the first round draft pick Jared Sullinger and Fab Melo second option and Kris Joseph.

The trio will begin play on Monday for the entry in the summer league team in Orlando.