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Instant Reaction to Detroit Pistons-Boston Celtics Rumors

 
Today, news came afloat that the Celtics apparently offered Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen for Tayshaun Prince, Richard Hamilton, and Rodney Stuckey.  Out of all the Celtics rumors that I’ve heard this season, this is the first and only one that seems like it might be true.  Ray Allen for a draft pick?  No way.  Rondo for a draft pick?  Nope.  But Rondo and Ray for two all-stars and a possible future all-star?  Maybe. If it’s true, and the Celtics somehow pull the trigger on this trade, I wouldn’t be nearly as furious as I would have been with any of the other proposed trades this summer.  Tayshaun and Rip are both established players in this league.  We could start either of them besides Paul Pierce and bring the other off the bench, solidifying our bench and maintaining our strength at starting shooting guard.  They are both solid, defensive-minded players with offensive versatility.  Over the past eight or so years, ... (link)

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