Rumor: Ainge has discussed trading Rondo

[PosImpos]

A follow up thought:
rondo being a celtic is going to make free agents think about coming to boston, he'll get them easy shots

Eh, I think this is a really overplayed idea.  Sure, playing with Rondo is probably a nice prospect for many players, but I really doubt that it outweighs the prospect of playing alongside a true superstar (e.g. Deron Williams, Chris Paul), being in a really nice location (e.g. Los Angeles, Chicago), and above all winning.

[2short]

A follow up thought:
rondo being a celtic is going to make free agents think about coming to boston, he'll get them easy shots

Eh, I think this is a really overplayed idea.  Sure, playing with Rondo is probably a nice prospect for many players, but I really doubt that it outweighs the prospect of playing alongside a true superstar (e.g. Deron Williams, Chris Paul), being in a really nice location (e.g. Los Angeles, Chicago), and above all winning.

no I'd put him in same boat with guys you mentioned williams & paul (and nash) those are 3 pgs who are going to make their teammates look better
can't say the same for shoot first guards
how good did a 50 year old shaq look getting feeds from rondo?

[The Walker Wiggle]

As I recall, there were rumors with substance that Ainge offered Rondo to Memphis ahead of the 2009 draft for the 2nd pick + in order to draft Tyreke Evans.

[Eddie20]

As I recall, there were rumors with substance that Ainge offered Rondo to Memphis ahead of the 2009 draft for the 2nd pick + in order to draft Tyreke Evans.

If memory serves me, there were also rumors that him and Allen were offered to Detroit for Prince, Rip, and Stuckey.


Absolutely hilarious to read these comments just 2 short years later. I wonder how they feel now...

http://blog.mlive.com/fullcourtpress/2009/06/boston_celtics_offer_rondo_all.html

[action781]

Would anyone do a Rondo for Parker and Bonner or Splitter deal? I wonder if that is something that Danny would explore, if for nothing else, to gauge Rondo's value on the open market.

I wouldn't do it. I think Rondo has proven over the last two years to be more considerably more valuable than Tony Parker is.

I don't see a makeweight like Tiago Splitter evening that difference out. It would need to be someone with (low level) star potential.

I'd rather keep the superior individual talent (Rondo).

I don't know if SA would do this, but for conversation purposes, what about if it was Dujuan Blair instead?  He could be a valuable addition to our frontcourt depth. 

[BballTim]

As I recall, there were rumors with substance that Ainge offered Rondo to Memphis ahead of the 2009 draft for the 2nd pick + in order to draft Tyreke Evans.

  I thought that was Perk. I recall Rondo and Ray for Amare and Barbosa, possibly Rondo and Ray to Memphis for Gay and someone else.

[Change]

unless a superstar comes Celtics way, trading Rondo is a dumb idea. hopefully its just a rumor with no merit.

[Greenback]

Ship him out.  One of the most overrated PGs around. Package him and Baby and upgrade the roster.

[boscel33]

so, what if miami came calling, offering d-wade for rondo.  rondo would push that team over the top and you might lose the "who takes the last shot" attitude down there.  think danny listens?

btw, obviously this isn't going to happen, but hey, this is all speculation anyway, right?

[Spilling Green Dye]

I like that Danny considers all options, but I don't see many possible trade scenarios out there involving Rondo that make this team better in the long run.

No thanks on Westbrook or Tony Parker btw.