Mannix: ‘Expect Celtics to strongly resist any sweetener’ in Cavs trade

So, will the Celtics walk away from the showroom with both cars in their new garages?

Or will those cars go back to their original owners?

In other words, the C's could tell the Cavs to take it or leave it on the Isaiah Thomas-for-Kyrie Irving trade now that Cleveland isn't happy with Thomas' physical and the hip injury that they saw first-hand when he couldn't continue in the Eastern Conference finals back in May. The Cavs are reportedly seeking more from the Celtics to complete the deal.

Chris Mannix of Yahoo's The Vertical, and a frequent contributor to CSN Celtics coverage, reports that the C's were "completely transparent" with the Cavs when it came to Thomas' hip and will hold the line at what they've given so far: Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the first-round pick next year via the Brooklyn Nets. No add-ons.

Boston believes it was completely transparent w/Cleveland on IT's hip injury, per sources. Expect Celtics to strongly resist any sweetener.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) August 26, 2017

The Cavs have until Thursday to make a final decision on approving the trade, per NBA rules.

Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said the night the trade was announced that Thomas' recovery from the hip injury may not have him ready for Opening Night when the Celtics play in Cleveland.

Jayson Lloyd, who covers the Cavs for TheAthletic.com, echoes what Mannix reported.

Source with knowledge of IT's hip said nothing in physical should've surprised. They built offer around his condition & told Cavs everything
— Jason Lloyd (@ByJasonLloyd) August 26, 2017

From Lloyd's story: ...the Celtics don't sound like a franchise willing to increase their offer. One source indicated Saturday the Celtics' final offer of Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn's unprotected first-round pick was their best offer. There will be no more negotiating.

The Cavs reportedly value the Brooklyn pick more than the players they're getting in return as they'll look to rebuild if, as widely rumored, LeBron James departs for the Lakers or elsewhere after this season. Plus, they don't appear to have any better offers for Irving, who asked for a trade earlier this summer.