While details of the deal remained unclear, with the Heat Heat and Celtics executives were reportedly speaking late Monday figuring out the specifics of a sign and trade deal that would send newly signed forward Antoine Walker to Miami.

With the Celtics not wanting to take on much salary in return, the Heat might not be giving up much more than its $1.9 million trade exception, a minimal-salary player and draft picks. A third team could be involved. Walker's deal is believed to begin at about $6 million to $7 million.