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Does Danny Ainge love Rajon Rondo or not? - Game on
“I’m not sure why his name keeps popping up, but I’ll tell you this: We love Rajon, and I think everyone in here knows what kind of a player he is and what kind of a bright future he has,” Ainge told Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald. "“I’m not going to comment on which trade rumors ...
Will Rondo Remain a Celtic?
sportsofboston.com — The Celtics won a Championship a year ago–it was glorious. The Big Three, Kendrick Perkins and Rajon... Rondo were the starters and right now the Celtics have the same team. So why is there so much trade talk? The only logical explanation is a concern for the future. If the Celtics were ... (more) Will Rondo Remain a Celtic?
Ainge: Hudson must prove himself to Rivers
Ainge: Hudson must prove himself to Rivers
necn.com — (NECN: Boston, Mass.) - Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge is speaking out about the Celtics off-season.... "I think Lester has an opportunity of a lifetime," says Ainge. "It's up to him to prove to Coach Rivers that we need him." "The best ... (more) Ainge: Hudson must prove himself to Rivers
Jekyll and Hyde: the Rondo Situation
sportsofboston.com — Let’s set the record straight, when Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen have it both going, they are... the best back court in the NBA, bar none. Given some more time together, they have the potential to become one of the best back courts the NBA has ever seen. If Ray Allen wasn’t going to be ... (more) Jekyll and Hyde: the Rondo Situation
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Rondo Fires Back
Big Blue Booyah — ... putting Danny Ainge on blast. You might remember Ainge going on a Boston radio station (WEEI) popping off about how he wasn't sure if Rondo had what it took to lead the Celtics. After extensive research, BBB has confirmed Ainge thinks it was purely coincidental Rondo was the point guard when they won the Championship last year. ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/26
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... News Sentinel IU coach seeks wisdom from greats Eagle Tribune Much ado about nothing Jackson Sun Chasing the dream: Lester Hudson survives Memphis streets, academic problems to graduate, pursue NBA career Sporting News Even with Shaq, Cavs no sure thing in the East WBZTV Celtics Draft Guard Lester Hudson In 2nd Round Star Tribune Kahn's first moves are fine, if he's not done USA Today Does Danny Ainge love Rajon Rondo or not? Celts expect little from draft with no ...

Daily Links 6/26
CelticsBlog — ... Much ado about nothing Jackson Sun    Chasing the dream: Lester Hudson survives Memphis streets, academic problems to graduate, pursue NBA career Sporting News    Even with Shaq, Cavs no sure thing in the East WBZTV    Celtics Draft Guard Lester Hudson In 2nd Round Star Tribune     Kahn's first moves are fine, if he's not done USA Today    Does Danny Ainge love Rajon Rondo or not? Celts expect little from draft with no ...

Summer of Celtics
LEEInks — ... This has the makings of an epic serial movie. Picture this: A young point guard with raw talent. He is thrust into a starting position on a pro team making a run at the championship. He performs admirably as the team goes all the way and wins everything. But, the success goes to his head. He breaks some team rules like being on time for meetings. Then there are the ...

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