From NationalPost:

Stephon Marbury cleared waivers Friday morning and is expected to sign with the Boston Celtics, according to multiple media reports.

The Boston Globe is reporting that the former New York Knicks guard will join the Celtics during a closed practice Friday afternoon at TD Banknorth Garden and may be available for Friday’s home game against the Indiana Pacers.

The Knicks agreed to a contract buyout with Marbury on Tuesday, mercifully ending their strained relationship with the former All-Star. By gaining his release before March 1, Marbury became eligible to be acquired by another NBA team.

Teams, however, could not negotiate with Marbury until he passed through waivers, a process that takes 48 hours unless he is claimed.

It is believed that Marbury will sign with the Celtics for a prorated veteran minimum of $1.3 million for the rest of the season.

Marbury has not played a game this season and was banished by the Knicks on December 1 after the 32-year-old and team president Donnie Walsh failed to resolve their ongoing feud, which began after coach Mike D’Antoni benched the mercurial guard for the first three weeks of the season.

As the power struggle developed, it became evident that Marbury wanted out and the Knicks had no interest in paying his salary. The impasse finally ended with Tuesday’s buyout.

Widely considered a selfish player, Marbury has failed to mesh with numerous star teammates throughout his career, including Kevin Garnett - a current Celtic - Shawn Marion, Keith Van Horn, Allan Houston and Steve Francis.

The 6-2 Marbury is expected to serve as a backup to point guard Rajon Rondo with the defending champion Celtics (46-13), who are second in he Eastern Conference standings.

Marbury has averaged 19.7 points and 7.8 assists over 12 NBA seasons, including time with Minnesota, New Jersey and Phoenix.

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