Boston Celtics Trade Rumors

Rondo for Gasol a Possibility?
February 8
Hoopsworld.com
 
"The Los Angeles Lakers lost their second-straight game on Monday night, a late collapse to the Philadelphia 76ers, to drop to 14-11 on the season. Los Angeles is in the middle of a difficult six-game road trip with stops ahead in Boston, New York and Toronto. While they're an impressive 11-2 at home, 3-9 away is an issue. The Lakers are just not a good team outside of STAPLES Center. What's the solution? Will the return of Steve Blake (rib injury) make the difference? Would a small move catapult the Lakers back to elite status? Is there a big play to make? General manager Mitch Kupchak may have inadvertently leaked one target to reporter Mike Trudell of Lakers.com."
Celtics have interest in Kaman, if bought out
January 29
Boston Globe
 
"As team president of basketball operations Danny Ainge has maintained for years, he is always looking to improve the roster and the Celtics are keeping its eyes open when it comes to New Orleans center Chris Kaman, who is being offered for trade by Hornets general manager Dell Demps. According to an NBA source, the Celtics would be interested in Kaman if the impending free agent is bought out of his contract. The Hornets have told Kaman, 29, to stay home while they try to orchestrate a trade. They acquired Kaman in the trade for Chris Paul last month but have decided to go with younger players."
Ray Allen nursing an ankle injury
January 23
Boston Globe
 
"The good news for the Celtics after yesterday's 100-94 win over the Wizards was that Ray Allen sported an immaculately shined wingtip shoe on his left foot instead of a walking boot. Allen left in the second quarter with what the team termed a "jammed'' left ankle, and X-rays were negative. Allen said he will try to play tonight against the Magic at TD Garden, but his status is uncertain."
Celtics' Big Three in jeopardy?
January 19
ESPN.com
 
"Danny Ainge does not want to see another decline in the franchise like the one that happened after the Boston Celtics' original Big Three dried up, and he's reportedly willing to break up his current star trio to ensure that. The only problem is that he's not seeing any worthwhile deals to make. The Celtics have limped to a 5-8 start behind 34-year-old Paul Pierce, 35-year-old Kevin Garnett and 36-year-old Ray Allen. Ainge, the Celtics' president of basketball operations, told The Boston Globe that he would consider a trade if it would help the team get younger and be poised to be competitive in the next era. Ainge saw the Celtics pass up deals when Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert"
Ill Ray Allen uncertain for tonight's game
January 6
Boston Globe
 
"Ray Allen, who missed Wednesday's game with flu-like systems, missed the Celtics' practice yesterday and is questionable for tonight's game against Indiana. "Ray is feeling a lot better,'' coach Doc Rivers said. "We told him to stay away, we don't need anyone else getting sick.'"
Paul Pierce 'very close' to return
December 30
Boston Herald
 
"Paul Pierce packed like Imelda Marcos for the first road trip of the season, which ended in an 0-3 heap Wednesday night in New Orleans. He had a different suit for each game, but enough with the suit talk. As much as the Celtics need their captain back from a bruised heel, Pierce is even more impatient to make his season debut, possibly tonight for the home opener against Detroit. "I'm close very very close," he tweeted last night. On Wednesday, Pierce admitted it's been difficult to watch the start of the season from the bench."
Doc: Pavlovic 'most likely' to start for Pierce
December 24
ESPN.com
 
"With captain Paul Pierce dubbed doubtful for Sunday's Christmas Day matchup against the Knicks, Sasha Pavlovic becomes the likely Celtics starter. It's a heady challenge for the veteran wingman, who struggled with his confidence after coming to Boston last March. Still, with Pierce hurting and Jeff Green sidelined with a heart ailment, coach Doc Rivers said he's fully prepared to thrust Pavlovic into the top unit. "Most likely," Rivers said Friday when asked whether Pavlovic will start in lieu of Pierce. "We've [run him with the starters] this week so he can get a feel. We could change our mind on that one, but I would say most likely." Previously, Rivers had discussed the possibility of"
Mickael Pietrus likely newest piece to team's puzzle
December 24
Boston Herald
 
"Opportunities remain for the deal to get off track, but all indications are that swingman Mickael Pietrus will accept a free agent offer from the Celtics if he clears waivers today. There is a remote possibility another club could claim him, and there is a chance a team with more available money than the veteran minimum the Celts can offer will make a persuasive pitch to the 6-foot-6 Pietrus. But sources say the interest from both the player and the C's is strong. "I don't see this not getting done," the source said."
Bruised Paul Pierce may miss opener
December 21
Boston Herald
 
"After trying to take a step forward Monday, Paul Pierce has moved back a few paces. The Celtics captain was expected back for tonight's exhibition game against Toronto, but a bruised right heel will keep him out and in some question for the season opener in New York on Christmas Day. "Paul's probably going to sit until (Friday), and then we'll see," coach Doc Rivers said yesterday. Is he worried about the Knicks game for Pierce? "I'm concerned now," Rivers said. "For after that, I'm not that concerned, but for the 25th, yeah, I'm concerned about it.""
Jeff Green's medical woes cause concern
December 13
Boston Herald
 
"The Celtics are downplaying Jeff Green's medical-related absence from the practice floor, but the uncertainty of his situation has attached a red flag to undisclosed results from his recent physical. According to team officials, the newly re-signed forward was traveling yesterday to have further tests. "We really don't know," Doc Rivers said after yesterday's practice. "They're still doing tests. I knew already he wasn't going to be here. "(Team president) Danny (Ainge) told me not to expect him for the next couple of days.""
Pacers ready to swoop in if Celtics can't land West
December 11
Yahoo! Sports
 
"As free-agent forward David West and the Boston Celtics work to complete a difficult sign-and-trade deal, the Indiana Pacers have positioned themselves to sign the power forward should talks with the Celtics flatline on Sunday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Celtics have been discussing a four-year deal with West, sources said. Still, Boston is limited under sign-and-trade rules with how high it can go with an offer. The Celtics can offer the first three years in the $24 million to $25 million range, but the fourth year would likely not be fully guaranteed. Several sources believed there would be a resolution Sunday. Indiana has been discussing a two-year deal with West but with a"
New Orleans Hornets said to be trading David West to Boston Celtics
December 11
New Orleans Times-Picayune
 
"While one New Orleans Hornets All-Star awaits his fate, another could be on the way out. The Hornets are negotiating a sign-and-trade agreement with Boston that would send two-time All-Star forward David West to the Celtics, league sources said. Some reports have the Hornets acquiring center Jermaine O'Neal in the deal, but it could not be confirmed Saturday night. West, 31, opted out of a contract that would've paid him $7.5 million this season. The Hornets had pursued re-signing him. Meanwhile, guard Chris Paul, who played with West for six seasons, is awaiting word on a second attempt at a trade that would send him to the Lakers. The Hornets would liked to have had West back, and Paul's"
Green returns to Celtics on a one-year deal
December 10
Boston Globe
 
"Though he wasn't visible at the Celtics' first practice yesterday, Jeff Green made an impact. The restricted free agent forward signed a one-year deal, though he did not sign the qualifying offer of $6 million, according to a team source. Green, 25, was eligible to earn the maximum of $13.6 million, though the exact contract figure was not available last night. Green, who arrived in Boston as part of the trade that sent Kendrick Perkins to Oklahoma City, had hoped to sign a long-term deal with the Celtics. The 6-foot-9-inch forward struggled coming off the bench last season. He averaged 23.5 minutes, 9.8 points, and 3.3 rebounds in 26 games with the Celtics. "I think Jeff feels like he has"
Source: Celtics close to deal with All-Star big man West
December 10
NBA.com
 
"A source briefed on discussions Friday evening said that the Boston Celtics are close to a deal with free agent power forward David West, who has been with the New Orleans Hornets since being drafted in 2003. West, 31, was expected to be one of the top free agents in this year's class, but he is coming off of a torn ACL suffered late last season in a game against Utah. West has diligently rehabbed his injury in North Carolina last summer, but teams have been slow to make significant offers to him."
Celtics ship Big Baby Davis to Orlando as camp begins
December 10
Boston Globe
 
"The sound and fury of trade rumors surrounding Rajon Rondo were so deafening he didn't even realize one of his teammates had actually been dealt. He said he checked his text messages and Twitter to find out Glen Davis had been traded yesterday on the first day of Celtics training camp. "I didn't hear his name at all,'' he said. "I just found out maybe a couple hours ago.'' Davis will be shipped to the Orlando Magic in a sign-and-trade deal that will bring Brandon Bass to Boston. The Celtics will lose an emotional player but a willing workhorse who wanted to take the last shot (even if it may have been out of his range), and was just as willing to take every charge. They gain an athletic"
Magic close to acquiring Glen 'Big Baby' Davis in a sign-and-trade for Brandon Bass
December 9
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic are close to acquiring rugged power forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis from the Boston Celtics in a sign-and-trade deal that involves Brandon Bass, the agent for Bass told the Orlando Sentinel. Listed at 6-9 and 289 pounds, Davis is an energy player who has a nice midrange jumper and possesses good agility. He averaged 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game last season and started 13 of the Celtics' 78 games. After signing with the Magic before the 2009-10 season, Bass' playing time increased last season, when he started 51 games and averaged 11.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game."
Report: Glen Davis traded to Orlando for Bass
December 9
CBSSports.com
 
"At certain points, Glen Davis was considered a pretty solid free agent acquisition and a major part of the Celtics rotation. But in terms of money, he wasn't fitting. No, not because of his size, but because of the money he wanted. The Celtics have decided to move on, trading him to Orlando for Brandon Bass in a sign-and-trade, according to Yahoo! Sports. It's kind of an odd deal because it's hard to say what the Magic were trying to upgrade here, but Bass will definitely fit in well with the Celtics. He's a hard working player and someone with a good amount of offensive skill that never seemed to fit in to Stan Van Gundy's rotation for whatever reason. He can rebound and hit a little"
Celtics acquire G Keyon Dooling, according to source
December 8
Boston Globe
 
"The Celtics are going to announce the acquisition of veteran point guard Keyon Dooling from the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, the first day of training camp and trades can become official, according to a league source. The deal is expected to include a second-round draft pick headed to Milwaukee and it gives the Celtics a veteran backup point guard behind Rajon Rondo, who remains a Celtic after Chris Paul was dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal is somewhat complicated because the Celtics are over the salary cap."
Sources: Hornets cool on trade offers
December 8
ESPN.com
 
"The chances of a Chris Paul trade before NBA training camps finally open Friday appear to be dwindling after the pace of Paul trade talks slowed Wednesday, according to sources close to the situation. The Golden State Warriors have effectively withdrawn from the Paul sweepstakes by stressing to the Hornets that they simply won't include star guard Stephen Curry in any deal with New Orleans. And sources told ESPN.com that none of the other teams known to be Paul's most ardent suitors sufficiently sweetened their trade offers Wednesday, despite the fact that it's now an open secret around the league that the Hornets want to move Paul before the season starts Christmas Day, hoping to avoid a"
Celtics close to deal with Marquis Daniels
December 8
Boston Globe
 
"The Celtics are close to reaching an agreement to bringing back free agent forward Marquis Daniels, according to two sources, giving a second chance to Daniels after a bruised spinal cord brought his 2010-11 season to an abrupt and unfortunate end. Daniels is expected to be in Waltham Thursday for physicals. The free agent period begins Friday along with training camp and teams can begin signing players at 2 p.m. Daniels spent the past two seasons in Boston, as a crafty slasher and a reliable defender. But injuries have always seemed to plague the 30-year-old, and last season he saw the scariest moment of his career."
Celtics still pushing hard to land Chris Paul
December 8
Yahoo! Sports
 
"As the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors appear unwilling to include their young stars in a trade for Chris Paul(notes), the New Orleans Hornets were redoubling their research of Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo(notes) as a possible centerpiece of a blockbuster deal, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Celtics have relentlessly pursued Paul and have presented the Hornets with as many as eight different scenarios that would bring them some combination of Rondo, Jeff Green(notes), two future No. 1 picks and additional talent from third teams, sources said. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers believe they can sell Paul on re-signing with Boston for the"
Lakers still in hunt to work deal for Hornets' Paul
December 7
NBA.com
 
"The Los Angeles Lakers are not out of the Chris Paul Sweepstakes. A league source involved in the discussions said late Tuesday night that the Lakers are still among the teams the New Orleans Hornets are having advanced discussions with on a potential trade of Paul, the four-time All-Star guard who is seeking a trade after spending his first six seasons in the Big Easy. The Lakers, Clippers, Warriors and Celtics currently have a leg up on other teams that are trying to acquire Paul. Yahoo! Sports had reported earlier Tuesday that the Clippers, Warriors and Celtics had the three best offers on the table for Paul. The Lakers' potential offer would send either center Andrew Bynum or forward"
Other destinations for CP3 trump NY
December 7
New York Post
 
"How many of you believe Danny Ainge's claim he has not been shopping Rajon Rondo or offered him for Chris Paul? How many believe a reporter fantasized the threesome involving the Celtics, Hornets and Pacers, whose $23 million in cap space make them a critically desirable partner? Well, according to one pretty piped-in informer, it was a done deal until CP3 Knixed it by refusing to sign an extension. A second source with intimate knowledge of the proposition took a long pause when asked about its validity before saying, "That's very interesting.""
Sources: Hornets line up trade targets
December 7
ESPN.com
 
"Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon are the two players New Orleans has pursued the hardest in the Hornets' fast-moving search for a workable Chris Paul trade, according to sources close to the talks. But the Hornets continue to meet with resistance from the Warriors and the Clippers on Curry and Gordon, sources told ESPN.com, because both teams are reluctant to part with their young backcourt cornerstones with no assurance from Paul that he will stay beyond this season. Sources said that the Hornets have actually been trying to convince the Warriors to part with Curry since before last season's trade deadline in February. But the Warriors"
Celtics remain interested in Hornets' Chris Paul
December 7
Boston Herald
 
"There are still miles to go and mountains to climb before anything gets close to fruition, but sources confirmed last night that the Celtics still are in pursuit of Chris Paul. And they are among the teams to which New Orleans is listening. The Hornets have grown more receptive to discussing deals for their star point guard, according to league sources, and the Celts certainly have maintained their interest. The sides have spoken, and while it remains a longshot that the C's will come up with the winning package, the door most definitely is open."
Hornets engaged in serious CP3 talks
December 6
CBSSports.com
 
"The Hornets began to seriously engage in trade discussions for superstar Chris Paul Tuesday, with the Celtics, Clippers, Warriors and Mavericks among the most serious suitors, sources told CBSSports.com. The Clippers' opening salvo was an offer that included Eric Gordon and restricted free agent DeAndre Jordan, with L.A. hoping that the prospect of playing with electrifying forward Blake Griffin and the big stage of Los Angeles would be enticing enough to Paul that he would eventually commit to the team long term. The details of offers surrounding talks with Dallas and Golden State weren't known, though Yahoo Sports reported that the Warriors' offer centered around Stephen Curry and rookie"
Clips, Warriors, Celtics in Paul trade talks
December 6
Yahoo! Sports
 
"As the New Orleans Hornets push closer to making a decision on where to trade Chris Paul, the All-Star point guard has indicated the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors could significantly raise their chances of keeping him beyond this season if they also sign center Tyson Chandler, league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Tuesday. Paul hasn't promised he would re-sign with one of those teams following the 2011-12 season if they acquired Chandler, but league sources said Chandler could make a significant difference in ultimately swaying Paul to commit to a long-term deal. Three teams in pursuit of Paul believe the Hornets will push for final offers – and make a decision – by the"
Paul's desire destination a longshot, more NBA buzz
December 4
SI.com
 
"Assuming Chris Paul is paying attention to the post-lockout treasure map as he plans an exit from New Orleans, it should be clear by now that the "X" that marks his fortunes is nowhere near New York. The rules of the game have changed, his leverage limited by changes in the soon-to-be ratified collective bargaining agreement that make it far more complicated to maximize his payday while forcing his way to the Big Apple alongside Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire. The Knicks' roster beyond the two superstars is anemic, leaving the Hornets with little chance of making Paul's wishes come true while netting the sort of rebuilding pieces they so desperately want in return. The question then"
Josh Howard drawing interest in free agency
December 4
Washington Post
 
"Josh Howard may have struggled with a left knee injury the past two seasons in Washington, but he has attracted considerable attention with the free agent signing period set to begin on Friday. The Wizards and "five to six" playoff contenders have expressed interest in Howard, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Another person close to Howard confirmed that Boston, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, San Antonio, Denver, New Orleans and New Jersey have all made obligatory calls, with the Wizards, Bulls and Spurs engaging in more frequent conversations."
Cavaliers free agent Anthony Parker generating interest on the market
December 4
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Cavaliers have made it no secret they want to resign free agent Anthony Parker. They do have competition for his services, however. Several clubs have inquired about the 36-year-old Parker, sources have told the Plain Dealer, including the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. The Knicks' interest in the 6-foot-6 swingman was first reported by the New York Post. Parker averaged 8.3 points and shot 38 percent behind the 3-point arc last season, but his value to the rebuilding Cavaliers extends beyond the scoresheet. His leadership qualities and professionalism could be important intangibles for a young team debuting two top-4 picks in Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson."
Green is looking to cash in
December 3
Boston Globe
 
"Celtics president Danny Ainge has been in talks with David Falk, the representative for restricted free agent forward Jeff Green, who hopes to be on time when training camp begins on Friday. The Celtics have expressed interest in bringing back Green, who came to Boston as a part of the much-criticized trade that sent center Kendrick Perkins to Oklahoma City at last season's deadline. Green is weighing his options, which include a best-case scenario of signing a multiyear deal with Boston, working out a sign-and-trade, or accepting the Celtics' qualifying offer and waiting to become a free agent next summer. "Jeff has a desire to be in Boston,'' Falk said. "Boston has a need. I hope Danny"
Evans draws interest
December 3
Boston Globe
 
"The Celtics have wasted no time reaching out to free agents who fit their defensive mold, including Reggie Evans, who said yesterday he was "honored'' by their interest. Evans could be an instant salve to the Celtics' rebounding woes. The rugged, 6-foot-9-inch forward is a solid interior defender with a mean streak. Perennially one of the league leaders in rebounds per minute, Evans grabbed a career-best 11.5 per game last season for the Raptors. He has played just 58 games over the past two years because of injuries, including foot surgery last season, but said he is healthy. Teams can begin signing free agents on Friday. "I was kind of surprised when they reached out to me,'' Evans said."
Celtics to agent: Rondo our guy
December 3
Boston Herald
 
"Rajon Rondo has not been pleased to see his name mentioned so prominently in trade talks this week. But the agent for the Celtics point guard said yesterday he believes the matter has calmed considerably. Sources confirmed days ago that the Celtics have discussed Rondo in a deal for Hornets point guard Chris Paul and in other scenarios, but nothing has come of those talks. President Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers endorsed Rondo on Thursday, but stopped short of saying the club definitely wouldn't let him go. According to one source, Rondo has been angry with the sense the Celts are shopping him, but his representative used calmer language to describe the player's response. "I think he's"
Rondo's agent addresses trade talk
December 2
CSN New England
 
"NBA agent Bill Duffy was at the Boston Celtics' practice facility on Friday, but it had nothing to do with one of his top clients, Rajon Rondo, who has been the subject of trade rumors. Still, Duffy told CSNNE.com that he and Danny Ainge, the C's president of basketball operations, have had conversations regarding the trade rumors. "Rajon is here, he wants to be here and from what I can gather, they want him here," said Duffy, who was in town to see his son, Treaven, play basketball at a nearby prep school. "It's kind of just getting re-engaged before the season starts. I think everything will work out." While trade talks can be somewhat disruptive to the individual player and the team as"
Not sweating Rajon Rondo rumors
December 2
Boston Herald
 
"To hear Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers tell it, it's a badge of honor for a player to have his name mentioned in trade rumors. "I think he's one of the top point guards in the NBA," Rivers said yesterday of Rajon Rondo, who has been mentioned most prominently in trade discussions involving the Hornets' Chris Paul. "I think he's established that. "There's a reason that when this thing leaked out, it was all over the news — because the players they're talking about are both really good," Rivers added. "Rondo established that through his play. He's a great basketball player, he does so many things for our team. He should be flattered; this is news." It's also, according to Ainge, a remote option"
Has Rondo started to wear out his welcome in Boston?
December 1
Pro Basketball Talk
 columnist Donny Marshall
"the former NBA player who covers the Celtics and does some color commentary for the team's broadcasts — was on NBC's SportsTalk today talking Rajon Rondo and saying the Celtics were open to moving Rajon Rondo more because of his personality than his game. "My sources tell me he's started to wear his welcome out a little bit," Marshall said."
GM: Celtics won't deal Rajon Rondo
December 1
ESPN.com
 
"The Boston Celtics have no intentions of trading point guard Rajon Rondo, president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Thursday, adding he wasn't sure where the rumors insinuating he wanted to acquire New Orleans star Chris Paul originated this week. After noting that he wanted to keep his core together and later identifying that core as the team's four All-Stars (Rondo, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett), Ainge was asked point blank if he was planning to trade Rondo. "I'm not, no," Ainge said during a press conference with coach Doc Rivers to discuss the team's post-lockout agenda. "I'll talk to Rondo," Ainge added. "But I won't tell you what I'll say to him. Rondo will be"
Source: Celtics couldn't sign Chris Paul
November 30
ESPN.com
 
"All of the chatter about Boston's interest in Chris Paul is a moot point because the All-Star point guard will not sign a long-term contract extension with the Celtics, according to a person close to the situation. Paul, who will become a free agent after the coming season, essentially has veto power over any trade because no team will give up valuable assets for him without assurance that it can sign him for the next several years."
Pacers talk with Celtics about Rondo deal
November 30
Yahoo! Sports
 
"As Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge aggressively pursues possible deals for Rajon Rondo, the Indiana Pacers have emerged as an intriguing suitor for the point guard, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. For the past few days, Pacers officials – and third-party surrogates – have been making calls and gathering information and insight into Rondo's reputation as a teammate and leader, sources said. The Pacers and Celtics have discussed the preliminary framework of a deal, but two sources said Indiana would need a third team to provide Boston with the talent it wants to do a deal. The Celtics are likely trying to gather the necessary pieces to make a bid for Ainge's ultimate target:"
Celtics looking to deal point guard Rondo for Hornets star Paul
November 30
SI.com
 
"When ESPN.com reported on Tuesday that the Celtics would be willing to trade point guard Rajon Rondo for the right player, it surprised anyone who had seen the sixth-year player's mastery of the team's system in recent years. But according to numerous sources with knowledge of the situation, Boston general manager Danny Ainge is highly motivated to land an even better point guard than the one who led the Celtics to a championship in 2008 and an average of 58.5 wins in the last four seasons: New Orleans' Chris Paul. Ainge, the sources say, has recently discussed trading Rondo in a deal that nets Paul, but the Hornets don't appear interested in a two-team deal in which Rondo -- who has four"
Agent says Rajon Rondo not in scuffle
November 25
Boston Herald
 
"The agent for Rajon Rondo spoke out last night in an attempt to refute claims that the Celtics guard was involved in a nightclub incident in Lowell last Friday night. Bill Duffy, in a prepared statement, said Rondo didn't play a role in the brief scuffle that resulted in the arrest of Eric Valarezo of Haverhill. "Rajon Rondo was not involved in the reported incident that occurred last Friday night at a Boston (area) night club," said Duffy. "Any reports regarding my client that have surfaced related to this are false. It's unfortunate that this has overshadowed the positive aspect of the charity basketball game hosted by Rajon and those benefiting from the event. No further comment will be"
Jeff Green plans to remain with Green
November 23
Boston Herald
 
"He is a Celtic, but not really. If the NBA were actually in basketball business — a quaint notion, to be sure — Jeff Green would be a restricted free agent. If a collective bargaining agreement is reached and the lockout ends, he will be free to negotiate with any club he chooses. Including the Celtics [team stats]. But even if Green signs an offer sheet elsewhere, the Celts will still be able to match the deal. What Green does will be a business decision, but he left no doubt he has some unfinished business here."
Rajon Rondo eludes punch at club
November 22
Boston Herald
 
"For someone who is currently out of work, Celtics guard Rajon Rondo got more action early Saturday morning than he's had in a long time. On the eve of a charity basketball game he hosted at Harvard University, Rondo was involved in an incident at a nightclub in downtown Lowell. Eric Valarezo, 31, of Haverhill, was charged with disorderly conduct, when he allegedly attempted to punch Rondo, who was exiting the club. No one was injured in the incident. Valarezo is expected to be arraigned today in Lowell District Court. Rondo was unavailable for comment last night."
Pierce denies being force behind decertification
November 20
Boston Globe
 
"Paul Pierce spent his Saturday morning leading exercise sessions with local kids at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, part of his program for childhood fitness, and he was expected to participate in tonight's Rajon Rondo-organized all-star game at Harvard. Pierce is ready to return to the court for the Celtics, but the four-month long NBA lockout that has now become a legal battle prevents that. Pierce was linked to a player uprising that was prepared to decertify the players' union for a better advantage against the league's owners. While the NBPA did disband this past week, Pierce said he only viewed decertification as an option and denied that he was encouraging fellow players to dissolve"
Doc Rivers goes with flow of offseason
November 18
Boston Herald
 
"This wasn't training camp, but it had to do. Doc Rivers stood at the end of the floor at a Boys & Girls Club gym in Dorchester yesterday, and watched young kids scramble to turn over small orange cones. Beyond the occasional blind walkthrough with his coaching staff, this fitness clinic on behalf of the Celtics and healthcare leader Covidien is about as much court time as the Celtics coach has logged in the last three months. But there is a silver lining. "It's like I was telling (Celtics president) Danny (Ainge)," he said. "The blessing of this is that I'm nowhere near ready to not do this. I miss it. So there's some good things to this, too.""
A place on Celtics bench would sit well with Iverson
November 13
Boston Globe
 
"There is a group of veteran players looking to return to the NBA if the lockout ends soon. One of those players should be intriguing to the Celtics, who will have to fill six roster spots with inexpensive veteran talent prepared to help for one last title run. Allen Iverson has been looking for NBA work for a while now, essentially banishing himself from the league with a series of personal problems and flakiness. The widespread perception is that Iverson refused to accept that his once immense skills had declined to the point where he could no longer produce as a starter. Unable to deal with that, Iverson pouted his way out of Detroit, Memphis, and Philadelphia. Now, after a year off,"
Big Baby ready to take offer and play
November 10
Boston Herald
 
"Glen Davis is anxious to exercise his union right to vote. And he hopes that opportunity comes soon. If it were up to Davis, as the NBPA attempts to reach agreement with the NBA on a new collective bargaining agreement before today's 5 p.m. deadline, the union would accept ownership's offer. "I hope so," said the Celtics forward, an impending free agent. "At the end of the day the (players' representatives) don't make decisions for the majority of the players.""
Rajon Rondo shaping up to be ready
November 8
Boston Herald
 
"Rajon Rondo has heard horror stories from the last lockout — the accounts of players who, instead of staying in shape during the first 32 forfeited games of the 1998-99 season, lived the good life. Shawn Kemp basically ate himself out of an All-Star career. Vin Baker, who finally would hit the wall as a Celtic in 2004, ultimately ballooned to almost 300 pounds. So Rondo doesn't want for cautionary tales about the most notorious trap at a time like this, with negotiations between the NBA and Players Association headed for a free fall that could obliterate an entire season."
Brown working on landing another coaching job
November 5
CSN Philly
 
"NBA labor talks went from bad to worse last week and now both sides are scheduled to meet with louder grumblings of a possible union decertification. So why should any of this keep former Sixers, Pistons, Pacers, Bobcats and Knicks head coach Larry Brown from looking for another NBA job? According to the Boston Herald, Brown has been spotted spending time with Celtics head coach Doc Rivers. Rivers and Brown are planning to visit college coaches across the country to observe practices and "reconnect with people in the business.""