celticsgreen.blogspot.com - 6/29/2008
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In the Herald, Steve Bulpett reports that Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins will both decline the offer to be on the USA Select team that will scrimmage with the Mens National team to prepare them for the Olympics. It doesn't mention Rondo's reason for turning down the offer, but Perk may be headed for more surgery on his troublesome shoulder.
Perkins faces the possibility of more ...
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... Olympic Team this summer.
2. Rajon Rondo turned down his offer as well. No reason was given. Of course in addition to working on his shot and other aspects of his game Rondo has a strict roller skating regime. I'm not even remotely kidding.
3. Due to his drop in playing time at the end of the season Eddie House may not be back. Bummer...
4. Some interesting names thrown around for free agent bigs.
5. Tony Allen's future is a mystery.
Thanks to Loy's Place for the heads up on this one.
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Second Day Hangover: Perkins may need surgery, have you been Rondo'd?
Small White Ball —
... may need surgery, he and Rondo turn down invitation to USA Select Team: As we wonder if Paul Pierce's knee is ok, Kendrick Perkins revealed that he might need surgery on the shoulder he injured during the NBA Finals. In the Boston Herald, Steve Bulpett reported that Perk and Rajon Rondo will turn down the invitation to join the USA Select team, the group that scrimmages against the USA Olympic club to get them ready with Perk's shoulder being a main reason. (Credit: Loy's Place) ...
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