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Will Danny Ainge Make a Move?

 
If Danny Ainge is looking to make a move before the season, he might be reluctant to pull the trigger.  Before draft day rumors were swirling that Ainge was shopping Rajon Rondo around because he didn't like his work ethic.  On the other side, both Cleveland and Orlando have made significant upgrades to their rosters.  Should Ainge feel compelled to make a move to answer their conference rivals, he better make sure it's the right one.  Breaking up the 2008 NBA Champions without similar results would certainly cause for media chaos in Boston. There's been the rumors that Ray Allen and Rondo were being swapped for the Piston's Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, and Rodney Stuckey.  But let's be real, that was only a Boston fantasy.  Then there were even draft pick rumors involving the same two Celtic stars.  Draft day came and went with no moves made.   So here's a little "what if" trade for you NBA fans to ponder... Trade Rondo and Allen to the Los ... (link)

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