"Opportunities remain for the deal to get off track, but all indications are that swingman Mickael Pietrus will accept a free agent offer from the Celtics if he clears waivers today.

There is a remote possibility another club could claim him, and there is a chance a team with more available money than the veteran minimum the Celts can offer will make a persuasive pitch to the 6-foot-6 Pietrus. But sources say the interest from both the player and the C's is strong.

"I don't see this not getting done," the source said."