With Paul Pierce's heel injury leaving his status for Christmas Day up in the air, Marquis Daniels might get a start in that one. Sasha Pavlovic is starting in Wednesday's preseason game, but it sounds like Daniels would likely get the call for the real deal. Just something to keep in mind, especially if you own Pierce and his bum heel.

Free agent swingman Marquis Daniels is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Celtics. Daniels can play SF, SG, and even PG, giving Boston some much needed versatility and scoring off the bench. He was derailed by a serious neck injury last year, and was eventually traded, but he's healthy and should slide into a reliable bench role with the Cs. Don't look to him for fantasy value while the starters are healthy.

The Celtics are close to signing Marquis Daniels. Daniels was dealt to Sacramento last season following a very scary back injury, but he's fully recovered and ready to contribute. Given his familiarity with the team's system and his cheap cost, Daniels' signing shouldn't come as a surprise.

Free agent swingman Marquis Daniels' "has been discussed" by the Celtics. Right now it seems there are too many options and variables to really know how Boston will approach free agency, but their interest in the veteran Daniels isn't very surprising. Before his scary injury last year, he was effectively shoring up the Celtics' bench at SG, SF, and even PG.

Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe speculates that Marquis Daniels could be the Celtics' free agent target when transactions resume. Daniels was dealt to the Kings after a season-ending spinal injury in February, but it appears that the Celtics could have an interest in bringing him back into the fold. He wouldn't see significant playing time if the team re-signs Jeff Green behind Paul Pierce, but he'd be a reliable insurance policy and is a veteran that knows Doc Rivers' system.

According to agent Mark Bartelstein, Marquis Daniels has resumed working out after spinal surgery. Pretty amazing stuff considering the scary moment on the court just six months ago. Daniels bruised his spinal cord against the Orlando Magic back in February and was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, but it appears that he's healing nicely and remains determined to play in the NBA next season. He should be able to find a spot on the bench of some club, but he'll likely have to settle for the veteran's minimum in an effort to prove his health. A lengthy lockout could be good for his recovery, but he likely won't be a fantasy commodity regardless of where he lands.