Dickau appears destined for wearing Celtic green

Dan Dickau’s agent confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the former Gonzaga University All-American point guard is close to becoming a member of the Boston Celtics.

Mark Bartelstein said he is working on a sign-and-trade deal between the Celtics and Dickau’s former team, the New Orleans Hornets, that would land his client in Boston with a three-year contract worth about $2.5 million per year.

“We’re working toward getting something done, and I think there’s a real good chance that’s going to happen,” Bartelstein said, adding that Dickau, who could not be reached for comment, met with Celtics officials for a second straight day on Tuesday.

If the deal goes through, it would mark the sixth time Dickau has been traded since being selected by the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the 2002 NBA draft. The Kings shipped him to Atlanta on draft day, and the 6-foot, 190-pounder has since spent time on the rosters of the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Hornets.

He played for only Atlanta, Portland and New Orleans, which made him its starting point guard midway through the 2004-05 season.

Dickau averaged 31 minutes, 13.2 points and 5.2 assists for the Hornets last winter but was not immediately re-signed by New Orleans and is a free agent. As a part of the pending deal, he would have to re-sign with the Hornets before being traded to Boston.

“It’s a little complicated,” Bartelstein said, “because we probably have to do it through a sign-and-trade arrangement, but we’re still confident we’re going to get it done.”

Bartelstein said several NBA clubs have expressed interest in Dickau.

“We’ve been talking to a number of different teams just trying to find the right spot,” he said. “Clearly, last year showed how important it is for Dan to be in the right place with the right opportunity so he can succeed.”