Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff

The Boston Celtics announced today that the club traded 15-year veteran guard Sam Cassell and cash considerations to the Sacramento Kings for a future conditional second round draft pick.

The 39-year-old point guard did not appear in a game for the Celtics this season. He averaged 4.5 points and 1.2 assists in 12.6 minutes per game during the 2008 NBA playoffs.

Boston re-signed Cassell in September. The 6-foot-3 193 pound guard originally signed with the Celtics last March after being bought out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

“Sam was an important piece of our championship team last season. His profound knowledge of the game and his infectious personality will be missed from our locker room. We wish Sam the best of luck.” Danny Ainge, Celtics President of Basketball Operations and General Manager, said in a statement.