James Posey won't be walking through that door next season. Posey today signed a 4-year contract, believed to be worth 25 million, with the New Orleans Hornets. From Steve Bulpett:

James Posey and the Celtics ended up being a year apart.

Danny Ainge acknowledged the decisive difference as Posey departed the Celtics today and agreed to a four-year, free-agent deal with the New Orleans Hornets.

According to Posey’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, the new contract will be worth $25 million. The Celts had been offering two years, but they changed to three a short time into the free-agent process.

Well, on the plus-side, at least he didn't sign with the Lakers, Pistons, or Cavs. Still, it's a big loss to the Celtics 2nd unit. His defensive tenacity and toughness will be sorely missed.