I don't really feel that bad about the Celtics deal, maybe because I'm not that much of a Celtics fan. I see their center slot as more of a platoon situation, with O'Neal/Krstic/Davis/Garnett sharing minutes. I remember them beating Orlando w/ that strategy -- with multiple centers matching up against Dwight. On the other hand, the acquisition of Green gives them the versatile wingman that they always wanted as well as a key piece for the future. I remember that their offense always stagnated whenever they subbed in Tony Allen last yr. because of T. Allen's inability to hit outside shots. The Celtics won't have the same problem with Green who is a versatile and talented scorer. I don't think that they have a chance of nabbing Battier w/out giving out Perkins either. Houston wanted a big for Battier. Not only did they got a big (a stiff maybe, but a stiff w/ potential), they also got a first rd. pick from Memphis as well.
As for OKC, they are gonna give the Lakers major trouble if they ever face them in the playoffs. Not only do they have the size to compete against them, but also the Westbrook/Durant tandem is gonna give their aging defenders (Fisher,Artest) a ton of trouble.