Rajon Rondo

Position: Point Guard
Team: Boston Celtics

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In the News

Bass erupts for Celtics in 101-85 win over Sixers (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) They started as a Big Three and grew to a Big Four when Rajon Rondo earned the right to be mentioned along with the other Boston Celtics All-Stars.

Celtics back in Boston, back at practice for 76ers (Yahoo! Sports)

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) The aging and injured Boston Celtics have been taking it easy whenever possible in the playoffs.

Hear from the Celtics' Doc Rivers, Rajon Rondo on their win vs the 76ers
Hear from the Celtics' Doc Rivers, Rajon Rondo on their win vs the 76ers.

76ers head home for 1st 2nd-round games in 9 years (Yahoo! Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are set for their first second-round home playoff games in nine years.

Rondo helps Celtics beat Hawks 90-84 in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Celtics to a 90-84 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night and give Boston a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Rondo, Celtics clip Hawks in OT, take 2-1 lead

Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Celtics to a 90-84 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night and give Boston a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Rondo fuels Celtics to 2-1 series lead
Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Celtics to a 90-84 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night and give Boston a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Rondo thankful to return for Celtics vs Hawks (Yahoo! Sports)
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) Boston coach Doc Rivers is encouraged by what he's seen from Rajon Rondo since the Celtics point guard was suspended for bumping a referee.

No apology, but Rondo thanks C's teammates

Rajon Rondo thanked his teammates for winning Game 2 in his absence.

Pierce leads Rondo-less Celtics past Hawks, 87-80 (Yahoo! Sports)

ATLANTA (AP) Paul Pierce battled through another tough shooting night to score 36 points and the Boston Celtics wiped out Atlanta's 11-point lead in the second half even without Rajon Rondo, stunning the Hawks 87-80 on Tuesday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Stern: Rondo 'obviously bumped' ref Davis

David Stern said Rajon Rondo "obviously bumped" referee Marc Davis.

Celtics G Rondo suspended for Game 2
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for Game 2 of the opening-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks.

Rondo suspended Game 2 for bumping official

Rajon Rondo has been suspended for Game 2 after bumping official

Rondo-less Celtics try to even series vs. Hawks (Yahoo! Sports)

ATLANTA (AP) Rajon Rondo lost his cool in the final minute of Game 1, and that means he won't be on the court for Game 2.

Rondo suspended Game 2 for bumping official

Rajon Rondo has been suspended for Game 2 after bumping official

Rondo talks to NBA, awaits verdict on bump

Rajon Rondo awaits word on whether he will be suspended for Game 2 against the Hawks.

Celtics coach Doc Rivers backs Rajon Rondo after ejection
Celtics coach Doc Rivers backs Rajon Rondo after ejection

Rondo tossed as Celtics drop Game 1 to Hawks

Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Hawks to an 83-74 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday night, the final minute turning ugly when Celtics star Rajon Rondo was ejected.

Smith leads Hawks past Celtics 83-74; Rondo tossed (Yahoo! Sports)

ATLANTA (AP) Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to an 83-74 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday night, the final minute turning ugly when Celtics star Rajon Rondo was ejected for bumping an official.

Rondo gets ejected from Celtics' Game 1 loss

Celtics guard Rajon Rondo earned two technical fouls and an immediate ejection after losing his temper with 41 seconds remaining in Sunday's 83-74 Game 1 loss to the Hawks.

Celtics' Rondo ejected for bumping ref
Josh Smith scored 22 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to an 83-74 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday night, the final minute turning ugly when Celtics star Rajon Rondo was ejected for bumping an official.

Boy meets Rondo after bullet hits his jersey

The Boston third-grader who narrowly missed a bullet that came through his bedroom wall and left a smoking hole in his Boston Celtics jersey has met the player whose shirt he was wearing.

Pierce sprains toe in Celtics' win over Bucks

Paul Pierce scored all 12 of his points in the first half despite missing most of it with a sprained toe and Rajon Rondo had 15 assists as the Boston Celtics closed the regular season with an 87-74 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

Pierce scores 12 as Celtics top Bucks 87-74 (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) Paul Pierce scored all 12 of his points in the first half despite missing most of it with a sprained toe and Rajon Rondo had 15 assists as the Boston Celtics closed the regular season with an 87-74 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

Stars aren't out: Heat, Celtics resting players

Chris Bosh said he will not play when the Heat play at Boston Tuesday night as he recovers from a hamstring injury. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, who is recovering from a dislocated finger, both said they are gametime decisions

Celtics G Rondo misses game with back injury (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) The Celtics are playing without Rajon Rondo after he hurt his back in Boston's game against New York the previous night.

Rondo stars as Celts roll Bobcats without Big 3

Rajon Rondo had 20 points and 16 assists to help the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Bobcats 94-82 Sunday night despite playing without three of their star players.

Celtics beat Bobcats 94-82 without 3 star players (Yahoo! Sports)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Rajon Rondo had 20 points and 16 assists to help the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Bobcats 94-82 Sunday night despite playing without three of their star players.

Celtics ride Rondo's triple-double to win in OT

Paul Pierce overcame a poor shooting game with a key jumper in overtime and Rajon Rondo finished with a triple-double with 20 assists, 10 points and 10 rebounds to lift the surging Boston Celtics to an 88-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Rondo's 20 assists power Celtics to OT win
Paul Pierce overcame a miserable shooting game with a key jumper in overtime and Rajon Rondo finished with a triple-double with 20 assists, 10 points and 10 rebounds to lift the surging Boston Celtics to an 88-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Rondo carries road-weary Celtics to win over Hawks (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) Paul Pierce overcame a miserable shooting game with a key jumper in overtime and Rajon Rondo finished with a triple-double with 20 assists, 10 points and 10 rebounds to lift the surging Boston Celtics to an 88-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Garnett helps Celtics stymie slumping 76ers

Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and Rajon Rondo dished out double-digit assists for his 17th consecutive game, finishing with 15 to help lead the Boston Celtics to a 103-79 win over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Garnett and Rondo carry Celtics over 76ers 103-79 (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and Rajon Rondo dished out double-digit assists for his 17th consecutive game, finishing with 15 to help lead the Boston Celtics to a 103-79 win over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Brandon Bass and Avery Bradley each added 18 points, and Paul Pierce had 17 as the Celtics won for the seventh time in nine games, improving their Atlantic Division...

KG, Rondo help Celtics cruise past 76ers
Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and Rajon Rondo dished out double-digit assists for his 17th consecutive game, finishing with 15 to help lead the Boston Celtics to a 103-79 win over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Pierce leads Celtics past Pacers, 86-72 (Yahoo! Sports)

Paul Pierce scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 86-72 on Saturday night. Ray Allen added 19 points, Kevin Garnett scored 15 and Rajon Rondo had 12 assists for the Celtics. Boston snapped a two-game skid and remained ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers at the top of the Atlantic Division.

Rondo's triple-double powers Celtics past Heat

Rajon Rondo had a triple-double and the Boston Celtics handed Miami its biggest loss of the season, pulling away for a 91-72 win over the Heat on Sunday.

Rondo has triple-double as Celtics rout Heat 91-72 (Yahoo! Sports)

Rajon Rondo had a triple-double and the Boston Celtics handed Miami its biggest loss of the season, pulling away for a 91-72 win over the Heat on Sunday. The Celtics outscored the Heat 31-12 in the third quarter, turning a 49-44 halftime lead into an 80-56 advantage. They stayed ahead by at least 19 the rest of the way for their fifth straight win.

Garnett improves to 6-0 over Timberwolves (Yahoo! Sports)

The Old Wolf showed the Young Pup who still runs things in Minnesota. Kevin Garnett had 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in his return to Target Center and the Boston Celtics outmuscled Kevin Love and the Timberwolves in a 100-79 victory Friday night. Paul Pierce had 21 points and nine rebounds, and Rajon Rondo had 17 assists for the Celtics, who have won four in a row and six of their last...

Celtics knock off Jazz, pull even with 76ers

Kevin Garnett scored 23 points and added 10 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo had 14 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 94-82 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Garnett powers Celtics to 94-82 win over Jazz (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Garnett scored 23 points and added 10 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo had 14 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 94-82 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The win was Boston's fifth in six tries. The Celtics moved into a tie with the Philadelphia 76ers atop the Atlantic Division. Former Celtic Al Jefferson had 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Jazz, scoring 10 in a 17-3...

Garnett leads Celtics past Warriors 105-104 (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Garnett scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, including a tiebreaking jumper with 5.1 seconds left that led the Boston Celtics to a 105-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Brandon Bass added a season-high 22 points, Paul Pierce and Mickael Pietrus each chipped in 15 and Rajon Rondo dished out 14 assists for the Celtics, who have won their last two trips...

Celtics' Ainge says Rondo won't be traded

Danny Ainge didn't leave himself any wiggle room on Monday night when the topic of persistent trade rumors involving Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo arose: Rondo won't be traded.

Lakers rally past Celtics in another thriller (Yahoo! Sports)

Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 41.7 seconds to play, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 97-94 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Andrew Bynum had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who rallied from a five-point deficit in the final 2 1/2 minutes.

Celtics awaken in time to beat Rockets 97-92 in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Garnett grabbed 13 rebounds to pass Shaquille O'Neal and move into 12th on the NBA's career list, and Paul Pierce scored seven of his 30 points in overtime on Tuesday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 97-92 victory over the Houston Rockets. Boston has won five straight since the All-Star break, including two in a row in overtime.

Report: NBA fines Kobe, Pierce, Rondo
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and the Celtics' Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce have all been fined by the NBA for missing charity appearances during the All-Star weekend in Orlando, Fla.

Rondo lifts Celtics with triple-double
Rajon Rondo had his second triple-double in three games, spoiling Harvard grad Jeremy Lin's return to Boston on Sunday and leading the Boston Celtics to a 115-111 overtime victory over the New York Knicks.

Red-hot Rondo leads Celtics past Knicks in OT

Rajon Rondo had his second triple-double in three games, spoiling Harvard grad Jeremy Lin's return to Boston on Sunday and leading the Boston Celtics to a 115-111 overtime victory over the New York Knicks.

Lin stalls back in Boston, Celtics beat NY 115-111 (Yahoo! Sports)

Rajon Rondo had his second triple-double in three games, spoiling Harvard grad Jeremy Lin's return to Boston on Sunday and leading the Boston Celtics to a 115-111 overtime victory over the New York Knicks. Rondo had 18 points, 20 assists and a career-high 17 rebounds, and Paul Pierce scored 34 -- including a 3-pointer with 4.9 seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime.

Lin stalls back in Boston, Celtics beat NY 115-111 (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) Rajon Rondo had his second triple-double in three games, spoiling Harvard grad Jeremy Lin's return to Boston on Sunday and leading the Boston Celtics to a 115-111 overtime victory over the New York Knicks.

Report: Celtics deny Rondo trade rumors
The Boston Celtics have hit back over reports they are trying to trade Rajon Rondo, with head coach Doc Rivers guaranteeing his All-Star point guard will be on the team for the remainder of the season.

Celtics top Nets for 3rd straight, move above .500 (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) Paul Pierce had 27 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics got back above .500 with their third straight win, beating the New Jersey Nets 107-94 on Friday night.

Celtics top Nets for 3rd straight, move above .500 (Yahoo! Sports)

Paul Pierce had 27 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics got back above .500 with their third straight win, beating the New Jersey Nets 107-94 on Friday night. Kevin Garnett added 20 points and 10 rebounds for his second straight double-double and third in four games. Rajon Rondo joined him with a double-double, finishing with 14 points and 13 assists for Boston (18-17).

Celtics reportedly seek Rondo trade
Rajon Rondo grabbed his 16th career triple-double against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, but it may well be his last in a Boston Celtics jersey if the team's front office can do a deal.

Doc confident Rondo will remain with Celts

Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he and Danny Ainge have not discussed trading Rajon Rondo.

Sources: Celtics actively trying to trade Rondo

Rajon Rondo had 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to record his third triple-double of the season and lead the Boston Celtics to a 102-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Rondo had six rebounds and five assists in the third quarter, when the Celtics went on a 20-4 run to turn a five-point deficit into a double-digit lead.

Rondo's triple-double leads Celtics past Bucks (Yahoo! Sports)

BOSTON (AP) Rajon Rondo had 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to record his third triple-double of the season and lead the Boston Celtics to a 102-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Sources: Celtics actively trying to trade Rondo

The Boston Celtics are aggressively trying to trade Rajon Rondo, their fourth-leading scorer and one of the best point guards in the NBA, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard.

Team New York wins Shooting Stars (AP)
San Antonio point guard Tony Parker won the Skills Competition of the NBA's All-Star Saturday night festivities. Parker was the only one of six participants to break 30 seconds in the first round (29.2) and this time of 32.8 in the final run on the obstacle course was better than Boston's Rajon Rondo (34.6) and New Jersey's Deron Williams (41.4).

Westbrook, Durant too much for Celtics (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 31 points, Kevin Durant added 28 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 119-104 on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win at home. Kevin Garnett's return after a two-game absence wasn't enough to lift the Celtics, who were still without point guard Rajon Rondo as he served the second game of a two-game suspension.

Rondo an All-Star, in for Hawks' Johnson (AP)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo got a strange combination from the NBA on his 26th birthday. Rondo was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team Wednesday night, replacing injured Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson. However, he was out of the Celtics' lineup for a game at Oklahoma City while serving the second game of a two-game suspension.

Celts' Rondo named All-Star replacement
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo got a strange combination from the NBA on his 26th birthday.

Celtics' Rondo replaces Hawks' Johnson in ASG

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will take Joe Johnson's spot on the Eastern Conference roster at this year's All-Star Game after being named an injury replacement Tuesday by NBA commissioner David Stern.

Garnett returns for depleted Celtics (AP)
All-Star forward Kevin Garnett is returning to the Boston Celtics lineup after missing two games for personal reasons. Coach Doc Rivers says Garnett will play Wednesday night when the Celtics visit Oklahoma City. Boston will be without starting point guard Rajon Rondo, who is serving the second and final game of a suspension.

Celtics' Rondo suspended two games
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended two games without pay by the NBA for throwing a ball at an official during a game.

Celtics' Rondo suspended for tossing ball at ref

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for two games for throwing a ball at an official and striking him in the chest during Sunday's loss in Detroit, NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced Monday.

Rondo banned 2 games, threw ball at ref (AP)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended two games without pay by the NBA for throwing a ball at an official during a game. Stu Jackson, the NBA's executive vice president for basketball operations, announced the suspension Monday, one day after Rondo received two technical fouls and was ejected late in the third quarter of Boston's 96-81 loss at the Detroit Pistons.

Rondo has triple-double, Celts top Bulls (AP)

Rajon Rondo recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 95-91 win Sunday over the Chicago Bulls, who were without star guard Derrick Rose. Kevin Garnett added 13 points and 12 rebounds, reserve JaJuan Johnson had 12 points and Ray Allen 11 for the Celtics, who snapped a two-game skid.

Garnett helps Celts roll past Grizzlies (AP)

Kevin Garnett matched his season-high with 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their fourth straight win, 98-80 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Paul Pierce scored 21 points, moving nine behind Hall of Famer Larry Bird for second place on the club's all-time list, and Ray Allen added 12.

Rondo starts vs. Knicks after 8-game absence

Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is back in the starting lineup versus the New York Knicks on Friday after an eight-game absence due to a right wrist injury.

Rondo (wrist) to miss seventh straight game

Celtics All-Star guard Rajon Rondo will miss his seventh straight game with an injured right wrist.

Pierce scores 17 in 3rd to rally Celtics (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 28 points in the third quarter, hitting a 3-pointer and two more baskets as the Celtics ran off 11 consecutive points to pull away and beat the Indiana Pacers 94-87 Friday night. Pierce added 10 rebounds and eight assists to help Boston win its fourth consecutive game despite playing without starters Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo and Jermaine O'Neal.

Magic fall 87-56 to depleted Celtics (AP)

Paul Pierce and former Magic forward Brandon Bass each scored 19 points to carry the injury-riddled Boston Celtics to an 87-56 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The Magic set franchise lows for points and field goals (16). Boston was minus starters Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo and three bench players, drastically reducing its roster.

Celtics without Allen, Rondo, 3 reserves (AP)
The Boston Celtics were without starters Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo and three bench players, severely depleting their roster for Monday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Boston coach Doc Rivers delivered the news about an hour before the game. Allen jammed his left ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's win at Washington and didn't return.

Allen, Rondo among five Celtics out vs. Magic

Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo are among five Celtics out for Monday's game against the Magic.

Celtics' Rondo (wrist) out for 2nd game in row

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says point guard Rajon Rondo will miss Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards with a sprained right wrist.

Celtics' Rondo out again; Allen injured in game

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo missed Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards with a sprained right wrist and guard Ray Allen left because of a jammed left ankle and will not return.

Minus Rondo, Celtics fall to Suns 79-71 (AP)

Marcin Gortat scored 24 points with 12 rebounds and Steve Nash had 11 points and nine assists on Friday night to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 79-71 victory over the Boston Celtics. The Suns won their second straight after a five-game losing streak. Playing without point guard Rajon Rondo, the team's most consistent starter this year, the Celtics had their lowest-scoring game of the season.

Celts G Rondo (sore wrist) to miss Suns game

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says point guard Rajon Rondo will sit out Friday night's game against Phoenix because of a sore right wrist.

Celts' Rondo (wrist) doubtful for Friday's game

Doc Rivers said Celtics guard Rajon Rondo is doubtful for Friday's game vs. Phoenix.

Rondo gets Celtics back on track before injury

Rajon Rondo scored 13 of his 21 points in the first quarter and the Boston Celtics ended a five-game losing streak with a 96-73 win over the reeling Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Rondo was knocked out of the game with a sore right wrist after being leveled on a flagrant foul by Linus Kleiza late in the third quarter, but the Celtics were just fine without him.

Rondo injures right arm on flagrant foul (AP)
Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo injured his right wrist when he was leveled on a flagrant foul by Toronto's Linas Kleiza on Wednesday night. Rondo was driving for a layup with 2:12 left in the third quarter when he was hit hard by Kleiza, who came down hard with his left arm and knocked Rondo to the floor.

Rondo nets 21 before leaving with injury
Rajon Rondo scored 13 of his 21 points in the first quarter and the Boston Celtics ended a five-game losing streak with a 96-73 win over the reeling Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Ainge insists Celts weren't trying to trade Rondo

Danny Ainge told WEEI that he was not trying to trade Rajon Rondo this offseason.

Rondo's triple-double powers Celtics by Wizards

Rajon Rondo had 18 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds while Kevin Garnett had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead the Celtics over the winless Wizards 94-86 on Sunday night.

Rondo's triple-double lifts Celtics (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 18 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds while Kevin Garnett had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics over the winless Washington Wizards 94-86 on Sunday night. The victory was the Celtics' second straight after losing their first three. Washington is 0-4. After losing their opener by six to New Jersey, the Wizards have lost the last three by 47 points.

Ainge: Celtics not trying to deal Rondo (AP)
The Boston Celtics say they're not actively trying to trade point guard Rajon Rondo. Danny Ainge, the team's president of basketball operations, said Thursday "I'm not" actively seeking a deal for Rondo amid reports he's willing to explore the possibility. Ainge said that trade rumors are part of the business of basketball and that good players will be mentioned in such...

Ainge: Celts 'love' Rondo, won't trade guard

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Thursday that he has no intentions of trading point guard Rajon Rondo.

Celts: Not actively trying to deal Rondo
The Boston Celtics say they're not actively trying to trade point guard Rajon Rondo.

Report: Celtics look at Rondo for Paul
The NBA hasn't been back for a week, and there are already reports of the Celtics' willingness to trade Rajon Rondo. Apparently, one scenario in which the C's would move one of the game's best point guards would be if they could get arguably the best point guard in return.

Sources: Celtics would deal Rondo to land Paul

The Celtics are interested in acquiring Chris Paul and would be willing to give up Rajon Rondo to get him, sources said Tuesday.

Man arrested after dispute with Rondo
A man accused of taking a swing at Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo inside a Massachusetts nightclub has been released on personal recognizance.

Man arrested after bar dispute with Celts' Rondo

A man accused of taking a swing at Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo inside a Massachusetts nightclub has been released on personal recognizance.

Man accused of taking swing at Rondo (AP)
A man accused of taking a swing at Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo inside a Massachusetts nightclub has been released on personal recognizance. Eric Valarezo, of Haverhill (HAY'-vruhl), said he's innocent but had no further comment after leaving a Lowell court on Monday following arraignment on a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge.

Pierce, Perk talk labor at Rondo's charity game

Celtics captain Paul Pierce isn't ready to take the latest deal from the NBA owners to end the lockout and sated his desire to play basketball in the Boston Charity Classic on Saturday night.

Rondo leads group at charity game (AP)
Celtics guard Rajon Rondo led a group of NBA players in the Boston Charity Classic at Harvard on Saturday night in a game that pitted Rondo's green team against a white team led by Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch. Rondo, Celtics teammate Paul Pierce, and former teammates Kendrick Perkins and Leon Powe were among the 11 NBA players in the game that will benefit three local charities.

Rondo leads a group of players at charity game

Celtics guard Rajon Rondo led a group of NBA players in the Boston Charity Classic at Harvard on Saturday night.

Rondo: Players unified enough to get fair offer

Rajon Rondo believes that the NBA players association has enough unity to wait for a fair offer.

Top stars to play in Puerto Rico event (AP)
Organizers say Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade are expected to headline an exhibition basketball game in Puerto Rico on Sunday. According to a press release, the World All-Star Classic also will feature Amare Stoudemire, Blake Griffin, Carlos Boozer, Chris Kaman, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Love, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo and Tyson Chandler.

Rondo, Jackson set Oct. 1 deadline for decision

Decision time is approaching for NBA players mulling moves overseas.

Some players set deadline for overseas (AP)
Decision time is approaching for NBA players mulling moves overseas. More than a month into the lockout that appears far from a resolution, Boston guard Rajon Rondo, Milwaukee forward Stephen Jackson and Oklahoma City stars Kevin Durant and James Harden mingled with kids Friday at a high school gym in southeast Texas, part of a camp hosted by Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins.

Rondo has full range of motion in swollen elbow

Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo said he still has swelling in his injured left elbow, but noted he has full range of motion and doesn't expect it to be a major issue moving forward.

Popovich not impressed with Rondo
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popvich isn't happy with the fuss made over Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo.

No surgery for Celts' Rondo; yes for J. O'Neal

Celtics guard Rajon Rondo will not require elbow surgery, but Jermaine O'Neal needs a procedure on his wrist.

James apologizes for saying 'retarded' (AP)
LeBron James says he's sorry for using the word "retarded" in a postgame news conference. The Miami Heat star muttered the word after Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals as he and Dwyane Wade listened to a question about Wade's takedown of Boston guard Rajon Rondo. James had his hand covering his mouth when he said "that's retarded" as a reporter asked Wade...

Rivers says Celtics will have Rondo for Game 4

Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Rajon Rondo will play in Game 4.

Rondo set to play in Game 4
Rajon Rondo is set to play for the Boston Celtics in Game 4 against the Miami Heat two days after dislocating his left elbow.

Wade shrugs off aftermath of foul, Rondo injury

If the Celtics plan any retribution on Dwyane Wade for his foul on Rajon Rondo that resulted in a freak elbow injury, Wade isn't backing down.

Celtics answer Heat as Rondo dislocates elbow

Rajon Rondo had six points and 11 assists despite playing the fourth quarter with a dislocated left elbow, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 97-81 on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Rondo hurts elbow but helps Celtics win (AP)

Rondo (elbow) returns after takedown by Wade

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo dislocated his left elbow in Saturday night's playoff game after crashing to the court in a tangle with Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade.

Rondo leaves game with arm injury
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo left Saturday night's playoff game with an apparent arm injury after crashing to the court in a tangle with Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade.

Pierce, Rondo, Allen banged up in Celtics' loss

Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen all left Game 2 at one point with injuries, but none are considered serious.

Knicks bring back PG Billups for 2011-12 (AP)

The New York Knicks are bringing Chauncey Billups back for next season. The Knicks announced Wednesday that they are keeping the veteran point guard, deciding his leadership outweighs the savings they would have earned by waiving him this week. The Knicks would have been obligated to pay Billups only $3.7 million if they cut him within five days after the season.

Knicks fall short in 4th as Celts complete sweep

Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 21 points and 12 assists, and the Boston Celtics swept their way into the Eastern Conference semifinals, holding on for a 101-89 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

Celtics rout Knicks to complete sweep (AP)

The Boston Celtics made the New York Knicks' return to the postseason a brief one. Now the Celtics have a long break before that expected trip to Miami. Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 21 points and 12 assists, and the Celtics swept their way into the Eastern Conference semifinals, holding on for a 101-89 victory over the Knicks on Sunday.

Rondo (triple-double), Celts rout Knicks, up 3-0

Paul Pierce scored 38 points, Ray Allen added 32, and Rajon Rondo had a Celtics' playoff-record 20 assists as Boston beat the New York Knicks 113-96 on Friday night to take a 3-0 in their first-round playoff series.

Celtics cruise by Knicks, take 3-0 lead (AP)

No fantastic finish needed for the Boston Celtics this time. They simply spoiled Madison Square Garden's postseason homecoming party right from the start. Paul Pierce scored 38 points, Ray Allen added 32, and Rajon Rondo had a Celtics' playoff-record 20 assists as Boston beat the New York Knicks 113-96 on Friday night to take a 3-0 in their first-round playoff series.

James passes Kobe for top-selling jersey (AP)
If LeBron James' move to Miami made him a villain to some, fans like dressing as a bad guy. James had the top-selling jersey in the NBA this season, moving past Kobe Bryant to claim the No. 1 spot for the first time since his rookie season in Cleveland in 2004. Bryant dropped to No. 2 on the list announced Wednesday, while Rajon Rondo moved up to third, one of five Boston Celtics among the top...

Celtics rest Garnett, Allen, Rondo (AP)
A day after a beatdown by the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers chose rest over seeding when he sat Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo for Monday night's game against the Washington Wizards. Rivers also said Paul Pierce probably wouldn't play, and that Jermaine O'Neal would see limited minutes.

Boston Celtics rest Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo vs. Washington Wizards

The Celtics have decided that rest is more important than seeding.

Celtics stay in hunt for East's No. 2 (AP)

Boston coach Doc Rivers wasn't hiding it. He hopes his team shows up ready Sunday to play a key game. Rajon Rondo had 20 points and 14 assists to lead the Celtics to a 104-88 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night, setting up a showdown with Miami for the Eastern Conference's second spot.

Rondo comes up big as Celts overcome Wizards

Rajon Rondo had 20 points and 14 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 104-88 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Celtics topple 76ers to move into tie with Heat

Rajon Rondo scored 16 points with 13 assists and the Boston Celtics moved into a tie for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 99-82 on Tuesday night. With the win, the Celtics and Heat were tied at 54-23 with four games left. The Celtics would win the tiebreaker because they beat Miami in their first three meetings this season; the teams play again in Miami on...

Celtics beat Pistons but lose Shaq again (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics got a rare, brief and potentially final glimpse of Shaquille O'Neal on Sunday night in a 101-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Rajon Rondo added 14 assists for the Celtics. Will Bynum scored 20 points, Tayshaun Prince had 16 and Charlie Villanueva 15 for the Pistons.

Celts send Spurs to fifth straight loss (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists, Paul Pierce scored 21 and the Boston Celtics stopped slipping further from first in the Eastern Conference, beating the slumping San Antonio Spurs 107-97 on Thursday night. Kevin Garnett added 20 points and the Celtics, winning for just the second time in five games, moved within two games of Chicago for the No.

Rondo leads Celtics by Spurs in Duncan's return

Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists, Paul Pierce scored 21 and the Boston Celtics stopped slipping further from first in the Eastern Conference, beating the slumping San Antonio Spurs 107-97 on Thursday night.

Rondo leads Celtics with double-double
Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists, Paul Pierce scored 21 and the Boston Celtics stopped slipping further from first in the Eastern Conference, beating the slumping San Antonio Spurs 107-97 on Thursday night.

Pacers beat Celtics, remain alone in 8th (AP)

Roy Hibbert scored 26 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 107-100 on Monday night and remained in sole possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Danny Granger scored 18 points and Darren Collison added 17 for the Pacers. Boston point guard Rajon Rondo started after missing Sunday's game against Minnesota with a jammed finger on his right hand.

Boston Celtics scratch Rajon Rondo because of pinkie strain

The Celtics scratched point guard Rajon Rondo from the game against Minnesota on Sunday because of a strained right pinky finger.

Grizzlies beat Celtics 90-87 in Boston (AP)

Marc Gasol scored 11 points with 11 rebounds and Zach Randolph had 13 and eight to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 90-87 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Gasol stole the ball from Ray Allen and then hit a layup with just over a minute left to put Memphis ahead 88-85. After Gasol missed a pair of free throws with 4.6 seconds left and a chance to go up by five, Paul Pierce missed...

Celtics' Rondo admits finger injury
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo was recuperating Monday after finally putting his hands up and admitting to an ongoing pinkie injury that was plaguing him on court.

Melo, Amare scoreless in 4th; Celts best Knicks

Kevin Garnett had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 13 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics scored the final 10 points for a spirited 96-86 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. With blood flowing and bodies flying, the Celtics showed the Knicks they will be tough to beat next month if this was in fact a preview of a first-round playoff series.

Celtics come back to beat 'Melo, Knicks
Kevin Garnett had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 13 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics scored the final 10 points for a spirited 96-86 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night.

Celtics allow franchise-low 56 points (AP)

Ray Allen scored 17 points in just three quarters and the Boston Celtics set a franchise record for fewest points allowed in the shot clock era, routing the Milwaukee Bucks 87-56 on Sunday. It was the lowest score against the Celtics since they beat the Milwaukee Hawks 62-57 at Providence, R.I., on Feb.

Celtics top Bucks for fifth straight win (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 23 points and Kevin Garnett added 14 points and 11 rebounds, lifting the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks, 89-83 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win. The Celtics (46-15) held Milwaukee without a field goal in the final 3 1/2 minutes, proving they have no problem closing out games even with just nine players dressed.

Celtics go up 29, hold off Suns 115-103 (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored 28 points with 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce had 16 and 13 and Rajon Rondo scored 16 with 15 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 115-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Celtics led by 29 in the second half before Phoenix scored the last nine points in the third quarter and the first nine of the fourth.

KG, Rondo, Pierce lead Celtics' rout of Suns

Ray Allen scored 25 points and Paul Pierce added 21, including a late 3-pointer and pair of free throws, to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 107-102 victory Monday night over the Utah Jazz. The loss spoiled the home debut of new Jazz players Devin Harris and Derrick Favors, who were acquired last week in the trade that sent for All-Star Deron Williams to New Jersey.

Celtics end 6-game skid at Golden State (AP)

So much for an All-Star hangover. Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo each came close to a triple-double, and the Boston Celtics picked up right where they left off before the break with an easy 115-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. "You lose the first game, you kind of lose your momentum and then you're battling uphill," said Celtics forward Paul Pierce, who added...

Bryant wins MVP, James has triple-double (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 37 points and equaled a record with his fourth All-Star game Most Valuable Player award, leading the Western Conference to a 148-143 victory over the East on Sunday. "I feel like we have a sense of responsibility and we are voted in for what we do during the season, which is play hard," Bryant said.

Pierce, Allen ready for 3-point shootout (AP)
Ray Allen will have plenty of company at this year's NBA All-Star weekend. Allen and Boston teammate Paul Pierce will compete in the 3-point shootout on Saturday, and then they'll join fellow Celtics Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo on the bench for the Eastern Conference All-Stars. Allen refused to handicap the shootout, but Pierce smiled and nodded confidently when asked for a prediction.

Rondo triple-double gets Celtics by Heat (AP)

Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 11 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 85-82 on Sunday to clinch the season series against their top pursuer. LeBron James scored 22 points for Miami, which had won eight in a row. But he missed the first of two free throws with 13 seconds left and the Heat trailing by two points.

Rondo, Celtics fend off Heat to stay tops in East

Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 11 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 85-82 on Sunday, with the defending Eastern Conference champions clinching the season series against their top pursuer.

Rondo, Celtics beat cold-shooting Magic (AP)

Rajon Rondo scored 11 of his 26 points in the third quarter when the Boston Celtics capitalized on Orlando's cold shooting to take charge and go on to a 91-80 win over the Magic on Sunday. Boston led 46-43 at halftime and stretched that to 70-55 with 3:36 left in the third quarter. At that point, the Celtics had made 9 of their 10 shots in the period while the Magic had hit just 4 of 18.

Celtics put 4 reserves on All-Star team (AP)
Blake Griffin is going to his first All-Star game, and Kevin Garnett matched an NBA record Thursday with his 14th straight selection as one of a record-tying four Boston Celtics headed for the midseason event. Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen will accompany Garnett, who equaled Jerry West, Shaquille O'Neal and Karl Malone for the most consecutive selections.

Celtics cap 3-1 West trip with win over Kings

Ray Allen scored 22 points, Rajon Rondo had 17 points and 10 assists and the Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to beat the Sacramento Kings 95-90 on Tuesday night.

Celtics start slow, finish strong in win
Ray Allen scored 22 points, Rajon Rondo had 17 points and 10 assists and the Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to beat the Sacramento Kings 95-90 on Tuesday night.

Surging Celtics top Blazers to open trip (AP)

The Boston Celtics got their West Coast trip started with authority. Ray Allen scored 18 points, Paul Pierce added 17 and Boston beat the Portland Trail Blazers 88-78 Thursday night. "Once we took the lead and built it, we knew it was over," Kevin Garnett said. Rajon Rondo had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Celtics, winners of seven of their last eight.

KG, Pierce, Rondo key Celtics' laugher vs. Jazz

Kevin Garnett scored 21 points, Paul Pierce added 20 and Rajon Rondo had 12 assists on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to their fifth straight win, a 110-86 victory over the Utah Jazz. Deron Williams had a season-low five points for the Jazz, who have lost three in a row. Earl Watson scored 12 for Utah, while Paul Millsap, Gordon Hayward and Andrei Kirilenko had 11 apiece.

Pierce, Rondo shine as Celtics overpower Kings

Paul Pierce scored 25 points and Rajon Rondo had 10 points and 13 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 119-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Rose's 36 help Bulls cool off Celtics (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 36 points, Carlos Boozer added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls cooled off the Boston Celtics with a 90-79 victory on Saturday night. Rose set career highs for free throws made and attempted with a 15-for-19 performance from the line, driving by Rajon Rondo over and over again before usually drawing contact from one or more of Boston's big men.

Harangody's double-double keys Celts win (AP)

Rookie Luke Harangody had career highs with 17 points and 11 rebounds for his first NBA double-double, and the Boston Celtics earned the 3,000th victory in franchise history, beating the Toronto Raptors 122-102 on Friday night. Harangody, a rookie from Notre Dame, had never played more than 16 minutes in a game.

All-Star voting: Kobe Bryant leads all, but East loaded

While Kobe Bryant leads the All-Star voting, the East boasts LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo.

James, Wade, Bryant lead All-Star voting (AP)
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Heat and Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo of the Celtics are on pace to be voted as starters for the NBA All-Star game. Garnett and Rondo remained in second place at their positions behind the Heat duo in the third voting returns announced Thursday. Orlando center Dwight Howard is the other leader among Eastern Conference players and has the most votes of any player...

LeBron, Wade have edge on KG, Rondo
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Heat and Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo of the Celtics are on pace to be voted as starters for the NBA All-Star Game.

Rondo's triple-double helps Celtics beat Spurs

Rajon Rondo had 22 assists, 12 points and 10 rebounds for his 11th career triple-double, adding six steals to help the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of the NBA's top two teams.

Rondo has 22 assists as Celts down Spurs (AP)

Rondo powers Celtics past Spurs
Rajon Rondo had 22 assists, 12 points and 10 rebounds for his 11th career triple-double, adding six steals to help the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of the NBA's top two teams.

Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo ready to go for Boston Celtics against Minnesota Timberwolves

Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo (ankle sprains) were in the Celtics' lineup Monday night.

Boston Celtics get some help as Rajon Rondo plays vs. Toronto Raptors

After missing seven straight games, Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo returned to the starting lineup Sunday evening against the Toronto Raptors.

Rajon Rondo misses seventh straight game for Boston Celtics

Celtics guard Rajon Rondo missed his seventh straight game Friday.

Celtics PG Rondo misses seventh straight (AP)
The Boston Celtics were hoping to get Rajon Rondo back after Kevin Garnett joined the list of injured players, but the star point guard is still unable to return from a sprained left ankle. Rondo will miss his seventh straight game -- Friday against New Orleans -- with the injury he sustained in New York on Dec.

Rajon Rondo, Rodney Stuckey both miss Celtics-Pistons game

Rajon Rondo will miss his sixth straight game for the Boston Celtics because of a sprained left ankle, sitting out Wednesday night at Detroit.

Celtics get back on track, defeat Pacers (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 21 points and Ray Allen added 17 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 95-83 on Tuesday night. Boston point guard Rajon Rondo missed his fifth straight game with a sprained left ankle. The Celtics improved to 4-1 without him and maintained the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (ankle) sits for 5th straight game

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will miss his fifth straight game on Tuesday when he sits out against the Indiana Pacers with a sprained left ankle.

Celtics win 13th straight behind Pierce (AP)

Rest up, Rajon Rondo. The Boston Celtics showed they can still keep the ball moving even without the NBA's assist leader, getting a triple-double from Paul Pierce while holding off the Indiana Pacers 99-88 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to 13 straight. Pierce had 12 assists and Ray Allen added six more as the Celtics played their second straight game without Rondo, who is out for a...

Week 9 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Injuries to Rajon Rondo and Joakim Noah have opened up opportunities for teammates to shine. Sergio Gonzalez shares his take on those two developments and looks ahead to Week 9 in his Fantasy Planner.

Rajon Rondo twisted his ankle against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, says he will play Thursday

Rajon Rondo twisted his ankle in a win over the Knicks on Wednesday night.

Ainge: Rondo to miss 'couple of weeks'
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will miss a couple of weeks with a sprained left ankle.

Danny Ainge says Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo out 'weeks'

Danny Ainge reportedly said that Rajon Rondo will miss a couple of weeks with an ankle injury.

Celtics' Rondo to miss a couple of weeks (AP)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will miss a couple of weeks with a sprained left ankle. Rondo was helped off the court after he hurt his ankle early in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's game against the New York Knicks. He returned and finished the game, then said afterwards he expected to play against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.

Celtics win 10th straight, rout Bobcats (AP)

Ray Allen and Glen Davis scored 16 points apiece and the Boston Celtics overcame a thin front line with smothering defense in cruising to their 10th straight victory, 93-62 over the listless Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Kevin Garnett had 13 points and 11 rebounds and got to sit out the fourth quarter as the Celtics weren't threatened after halftime.

Celtics top Sixers for ninth straight (AP)

Kevin Garnett banked in a shot off an alley-oop pass with 1.4 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics their ninth straight victory, 102-101 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. After Philadelphia's Andre Iguodala drove for a hook shot with 6.6 seconds left to give Philadelphia a 101-100 lead, Rajon Rondo flipped a long pass to Garnett for the winner.

Celtics win eighth straight, 'Melo sits (AP)

Ray Allen scored 28 points Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics took advantage of an injury to Carmelo Anthony and won their eighth straight game, beating the Denver Nuggets 105-89. The loss left Nuggets coach George Karl stuck on 999 wins. His next chance to reach 1,000 comes Friday at Toronto. Kevin Garnett had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Rajon Rondo added 13 assists for Boston.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo returns to action against Nuggets

Rajon Rondo will play Wednesday night when the Boston Celtics take on the Denver Nuggets, the Celtics point guard told ESPN NBA reporter Lisa Salters.

Boston Celtics get creative with lineup as 7 players miss practice

The Boston Celtics ran through practice on Tuesday without the benefit of seven players as Rajon Rondo, Shaquille O'Neal, Glen Davis, Nate Robinson, Jermaine O'Neal, Delonte West, and Kendrick Perkins were all absent.

Celtics G Rondo late scratch vs. Nets (AP)
Celtics' All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo is a last-minute scratch for Boston's game against with the New Jersey Nets. Rondo decided he couldn't play Sunday after testing his hamstring and foot during pregame workouts. Nate Robinson started in his place. New Jersey point guard Devin Harris was cleared to play after missing two games with a strained left knee.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo a last-minute scratch against New Jersey Nets

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) is a last-minute scratch for Sunday's game against the New Jersey Nets.

Rondo-less Celtics win seventh straight (AP)

Nate Robinson scored 21 points starting in place of an injured Rajon Rondo and led the Boston Celtics to their seventh straight win, 100-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday. Robinson scored eight points in the first four minutes in place of Rondo, who was a last-minute scratch because of hamstring and foot injuries.

Rondo-less Celtics win seventh straight
Nate Robinson scored 21 points starting in place of an injured Rajon Rondo and led the Boston Celtics to their seventh straight win, 100-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday.

Robinson starts for Rondo, helps C's rout Nets

Nate Robinson scored 21 points starting in place of an injured Rajon Rondo and led the Boston Celtics to their seventh straight win, 100-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday.

KG, Rondo double-doubles push Celts past Bulls

Kevin Garnett scored 20 points with a season-high 17 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo scored 12 and had 19 assists on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to their sixth straight win, a 104-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Ray Allen scored 14 and Paul Pierce had 18 for Boston, which never trailed. Derrick Rose scored 20 with eight assists, and Joakim Noah had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Chicago.

Garnett powers Celtics past Bulls
Kevin Garnett scored 20 points with a season-high 17 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo scored 12 and had 19 assists on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to their sixth straight win, a 104-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Celts hold off rally, Blazers' skid at 5 (AP)

Ray Allen missed his first five 3-point attempts before hitting one with 10.7 seconds left to help the Boston Celtics hold off a late charge by the Portland Trail Blazers and win 99-95 on Wednesday night. It was Boston's fifth straight victory, and the fifth straight loss for Portland. Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Kevin Garnett had 17 points and eight rebounds, and Rajon Rondo had 10 points...

Rondo powers Celtics' fourth straight win
Rajon Rondo and the Boston Celtics weren't even in the showers when an announcement stirred the few Cavaliers fans who stayed until the bitter end.

Rondo, Celts get 4th straight win in rout of Cavs

Rajon Rondo scored a season-high 23 points with 12 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to their fourth straight win, 106-87 on Tuesday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who can now start concentrating on LeBron James' upcoming visit.

Rondo's 23 and 12 lift Celtics over Cavs (AP)

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo returns vs. Toronto Raptors after missing 3 games with hamstring strain; Delonte West needs wrist surgery

Though Rajon Rondo was back in the starting lineup for the Celtics against the Raptors on Friday, the news wasn't as good for Delonte West. Doc Rivers told reporters before the game that West will need surgery on his broken right wrist.

Celtics G Rondo returns against Raptors (AP)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Toronto after missing the previous three with a strained left hamstring. Boston coach Doc Rivers said Rondo was 100 percent before the game, but was still uncertain if he'd play because the team has three days off before its next game Tuesday in Cleveland.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo sidelined for third straight game

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will sit out his third consecutive game Wednesday night against the New Jersey Nets. Coach Doc Rivers indicated there's a strong likelihood that Rondo will also miss Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Celtics' Rondo out with hamstring strain (AP)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will miss Wednesday night's game against the New Jersey Nets with a strained left hamstring. It will be the third straight game that he's sidelined with the injury. Boston coach Doc Rivers was uncertain if he will play in the team's next game Friday against Toronto.

Robinson, Garnett help Celtics dominate Hawks

Nate Robinson had 16 points and 10 assists filling in for Rajon Rondo and the Boston Celtics blew out Atlanta right from the start, racing to a 26-point lead in the first quarter on the way to a 99-76 rout of the Hawks on Monday night.

Celtics come out strong in rout of Hawks (AP)

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo sidelined for second straight game

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo's sore left hamstring may be getting better, but it's not good enough for him to play against Atlanta.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (hamstring) sidelined vs. Toronto Raptors

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo is being held out of Sunday afternoon's game in Toronto due to concerns over his left hamstring injury, according to the team.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo day-to-day with strained left hamstring, will travel on road trip

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo underwent treatment and is day-to-day for what the team termed a strained left hamstring Saturday afternoon, and he planned to travel with Boston on a two-game road trip to Toronto and Atlanta.

Thunder defeat Celtics without Durant (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 31 points despite missing all seven shots he took in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder squandered most of a 10-point lead before holding on to beat the Boston Celtics 89-84 on Friday night. Westbrook went 11 for 13 from the line, with his only two points in the fourth coming on a pair of free throws in the closing seconds after Boston cut the deficit to...

Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics' rout of Wall-less Wiz

Paul Pierce scored 23 points, and Rajon Rondo had 12 points and 13 assists on Wednesday night before the Boston starters sat out the fourth quarter and watched the bench pull away for a 114-83 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Celtics get rest while routing Wizards (AP)

Pierce's 28 carry Celtics to OT win (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 12 of his 28 points in overtime to reach 20,000 points in his career, added a key steal with 27 seconds left, and helped the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-102 on Wednesday night. Ray Allen had 23 points for the Celtics (4-1), Rajon Rondo had 17 points and 15 assists, and Kevin Garnett scored 13 and grabbed eight rebounds.

Rondo leads way as Celtics rip winless Pistons

Rajon Rondo had nine points and 17 assists to lead the Celtics to a 109-86 rout of the Pistons on Tuesday night.

Celts romp 109-86, send Pistons to 0-4 (AP)
Rajon Rondo had nine points and 17 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-86 rout of the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and Paul Pierce added 21 for Boston, which won easily despite Shaquille O'Neal's absence because of a bruised knee. The Celtics hardly missed him against the undersized Pistons, who are off to their first 0-4 start since November...

Rondo has triple-double with 24 assists (AP)
Doc Rivers met with his team after Friday's shootaround to make sure everyone knew his role. Rajon Rondo's was simple: Spread the ball around. The Celtics point guard immediately put the lesson into practice. Rondo had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists on Friday night to lead Boston to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks.

Rondo dishes out 24 assists as Celts clip Knicks

Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists, and Paul Pierce scored 25 points with 14 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks. Rondo had 10 points and 10 rebounds and topped his regular-season personal best of 18 assists set against Sacramento in March, but fell short of the franchise record of 28 set by Hall of Famer Bob...

Rondo has career night in Celtics' win
Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists, and Paul Pierce scored 25 points with 14 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks.

Heat lose to Celts in debut of new Big 3 (AP)

LeBron James was a rare bright spot for Miami with 31 points as the new Big 3 fell in its debut to the old Big 3 of the Boston Celtics, 88-80, before a loud crowd that shouted "overrated!" at the Heat on Tuesday night. Boston led 45-30 at halftime, but Miami cut that to 63-57 after the third quarter behind James' 15 points in that period.

Celtics' Rajon Rondo: Saving up in case of NBA lockout

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo says he's saving his money as if the lockout is going to happen.

Rondo saving up in case of lockout (AP)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo says he's saving his money as if the lockout is going to happen. Reacting to NBA Commissioner David Stern's comments that he wants player salaries cut by one-third, Rondo said he wants to be prepared. Rondo is the Celtics' alternate player representative.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo is looking for another NBA championship; hosts Red Bull event on "The Rock"

At this stage of his career, Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo says winning a FIBA gold medal just doesn't rank with winning another gold NBA trophy.

Rajon Rondo withdraws from Team USA roster for Wrold Championship

The U.S. national basketball team finalized its roster for the world championships when Boston Celtics star Rajon Rondo asked to withdraw from consideration.

Rondo withdraws from US team (AP)
The U.S. national basketball team finalized its roster for the world championships when Celtics star Rajon Rondo asked to withdraw from consideration. Rondo had started the Americans first two exhibition games, then surprisingly didn't play at all Sunday when the U.S. edged Spain. The final 12-man roster set Tuesday includes: Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Rudy Gay, Lamar Odom, Chauncey Billups,...

Celtics PG Rondo withdraws from Team USA
The U.S. national basketball team finalized its roster for the world championships when Celtics star Rajon Rondo asked to withdraw from consideration.

Rajon Rondo believes he's on the bubble for last cut from U.S. national team

Somebody is going to get cut from Team USA after Wednesday night's exhibition game against Greece, and Rajon Rondo has no illusions about where he stands.

Team USA adds Rondo, Chandler, Lopez
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, Dallas center Tyson Chandler and Phoenix center Robin Lopez were added to the new-look national team roster on Thursday and will take part in training camp next week in Las Vegas.

Team USA: Rajon Rondo, Tyson Chandler added to new-look roster

Rajon Rondo could play for the United States after all.

Rondo, 2 others added to US roster (AP)
Rajon Rondo could play for the United States after all. The Boston Celtics point guard was among three players added to the new-look national team roster on Thursday and will take part in training camp next week in Las Vegas. Newly acquired Dallas center Tyson Chandler and Phoenix center Robin Lopez also were selected and will be among the 21 players who will compete for a chance to play for the...

2010 NBA Finals: Rajon Rondo takes 17 stitches for gash from Ron Artest

Rajon Rondo needed 17 stitches for a gash on his chin from a blow from Ron Artest.

Allen, Rondo help Celtics even finals (AP)
The Boston Celtics evened the NBA finals with Ray Allen shredding the Lakers from the 3-point line -- and Rajon Rondo doing everything else from everywhere else. Allen scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half with a record-setting 3-point shooting display, Rondo completed a triple-double down the stretch and the Celtics handed Los Angeles its first home loss of the postseason, 103-94 Sunday...

2010 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Rajon Rondo, Rasheed Wallace full participants in practice

Rajon Rondo and Rasheed Wallace, bothered by back injuries, were full participants at Wednesday's Celtics practice.

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo 'sore and stiff' but able to practice

Celtics guard Rajon Rondo 'sore and stiff' but able to practice.

2010 NBA Finals: Rajon Rondo and Rasheed Wallace of Boston Celtics limited at practice

Rajon Rondo and Rasheed Wallace were both limited at Monday's Celtics practice.

Celtics have time to rest before finals (AP)
Rajon Rondo hit the deck hard, grimacing after being fouled. Glen Davis played through dizziness from a concussion. Rasheed Wallace put up with a painful back. The Boston Celtics sure could use some time off. Now they're getting it with a five-day break between games before starting the final drive toward their goal -- a second NBA championship in three years and an 18th in club history, more...

2010 NBA playoffs: Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo: Feels fine after muscle spasms in Game 4

Rajon Rondo feels fine for Game 5 after suffering muscle spasms in Game 4.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo: Muscle spasms didn't affect performance

Rajon Rondo is back in the game for the Celtics after going to the locker room late in the first half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Celtics stars falter in Game 4 loss (AP)
Rajon Rondo had one of his worst game of the playoffs. Kevin Garnett threw away a pass with 43 seconds left. Paul Pierce missed two 3-pointers after that. The Boston Celtics are returning to Orlando for a game they didn't want to play because three of their best players in the Eastern Conference finals faltered at critical moments.

Celtics embarrass Magic to command 3-0 lead

Backup Glen "Big Baby" Davis scored 17 points and Rajon Rondo added 11 points and 12 assists on Saturday night to lead the Celtics to a 94-71 victory over the Orlando Magic and a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven East finals.

Celtics rip Magic, take 3-0 series lead (AP)
The Boston Celtics moved a win away from their second NBA finals trip in three years, and the defending Eastern Conference champions barely put up a fight. Backup Glen "Big Baby" Davis scored 17 points and Rajon Rondo added 11 points and 12 assists on Saturday night to lead the Celtics to a 94-71 victory over the Orlando Magic and a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven East finals.

Celtics hold off Magic, take 2-0 lead (AP)
The Boston Celtics might just roll back to the NBA finals if they keep this up. Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Rajon Rondo had 25 and the Boston Celtics again avoided a late collapse to take a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference finals with a 95-92 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Celtics again escape collapse to put away Magic

Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Rajon Rondo had 25 and the Boston Celtics again avoided a late collapse to take a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference finals with a 95-92 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.

Celtics eliminate James, Cavaliers in 6 (AP)
The Boston Celtics sent LeBron James and the Cavaliers back to Cleveland to admire all of their regular-season accomplishments. It's the Celtics who are still in the chase for an NBA title. Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and added 12 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo had 21 points and 12 assists to beat Cleveland 94-85 in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Celtics rout Cavs in Cleveland, lead 3-2 (AP)
The Boston Celtics pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers dangerously close to an early start to the Summer of LeBron. Ray Allen scored 25 points, Rajon Rondo scored all of his 16 in the second half and the Celtics, once thought too old to challenge for another title, beat LeBron James and the Cavs 120-88 in Game 5 on Tuesday night to move within one win of knocking the NBA's top team from the...

Cavs may switch LeBron on to Rondo
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown says LeBron James might play more defense on Boston guard Rajon Rondo in Game 5 of their playoff.

2010 NBA playoffs: Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics is ready for the LeBron James treatment on defense

Rajon Rondo of the Celtics is ready for the LeBron James treatment on defense.

Celtics-Cavs Game 4 highlights
Watch highlights of Rajon Rondo's Game 4 triple-double.

Rondo's triple-double carries Celtics past Cavs

Rajon Rondo had 29 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-87 on Sunday to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at two games apiece.

Rondo has 29, 18 and 13 as Celtics win (AP)
Rajon Rondo had 29 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-87 on Sunday to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at two games apiece. Rondo had a playoff career high in rebounds and matched his best scoring night in his fourth postseason triple-double.

5 straight all-defensive teams for Kobe (AP)
Kobe Bryant is on the NBA all-defensive first team for the fifth straight year. Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo made the first team for the first time, earning the second-most points behind the league's defensive player of the year, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace also made the team for the first time, with the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James...

Rondo ties record as C's top Cavs
Rajon Rondo records 19 assists as the Celtics win Game 2 in Cleveland. Watch the highlights here.

Celtics' big lead too much for Cavs to overcome

Rajon Rondo tied a team playoff record with 19 assists, Ray Allen scored 22 points and the Celtics, showing they're still very dangerous despite their years, opened a 25-point lead in the fourth and then survived Cleveland's comeback for a 104-86 win.

Rondo's 19 assists help Celts tie series (AP)
The window hasn't closed on the Boston Celtics. It's still wide open. Rajon Rondo tied a team playoff record with 19 assists, Ray Allen scored 22 points and the Celtics, showing they're still very dangerous despite their years, opened a 25-point lead in the fourth and then survived Cleveland's comeback for a 104-86 win on Monday night to even their semifinal series at 1-1.

2010 NBA playoffs: Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo expected to play Game 1 vs. Miami Heat

Ill point guard Rajon Rondo participated in Saturday shootaround and is expected to play for Celtics.

NBA Playoffs: Ill Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo sits out practice, but expected to play

Ill point guard Rajon Rondo sits out practice, but expected to play for Celtics.

Turkoglu hurt as Raptors lose to Celtics (AP)
Rajon Rondo scored 21 points, Paul Pierce had 20 and the Boston Celtics capitalized on another injury to a Toronto player by beating the Raptors 115-104 on Wednesday night. Kevin Garnett scored 19 points, Ray Allen had 18 and Michael Finley 14 as the Celtics won their eighth straight over Toronto, sweeping the series for the second consecutive season.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo breaks Bob Cousy's team assist mark

Rajon Rondo broke the Boston Celtics' 50-year-old franchise record for assists in a season.

Rondo sets Celtics' season assists mark (AP)
Rajon Rondo is the Boston Celtics' single-season assist leader. Rondo came into Friday night's game against the Houston Rockets with 714 assists, one short of Bob Cousy's total in 1959-60. Rondo picked up a pair of assists early in the first, the second to set up Kevin Garnett with 8:45 left in the quarter.

Rondo, Pierce help Celtics get by Kings (AP)
Rajon Rondo had a career-high 18 assists, Paul Pierce scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics won for the sixth time in seven games with a 94-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. The Celtics led by 24 points late in the first half, but the Kings cut it to 87-81 with 3:12 left in the game on a 3-pointer by Beno Udrih.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo sets team steal record at 168

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo sets team steal record at 168.

Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics past Mavs (AP)
The Boston Celtics got the split they wanted with the Dallas Mavericks. Paul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Celtics stretched their winning streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night. Ray Allen had 21 points for the Celtics, beaten by the Mavericks 99-90 in Boston on Jan.

Rondo hits down stretch as Celtics top Mavs

Paul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

Pierce helps Celtics outlast Rockets (AP)
No matter where Aaron Brooks ran Friday night, Rajon Rondo seemed to follow him. And when Houston's speedy point guard found space, another Boston Celtic seemed to step in front of him. Paul Pierce scored 26 points, Ray Allen hit five 3-pointers and had 19 points, and the Celtics snapped Houston's four-game winning streak with a 94-87 victory.

Celtics dismantle Pacers to halt two-game skid

Paul Pierce scored 20 points and Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 11 assists in just three quarters Friday night as the Boston Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak with a 122-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Grizzlies rip Celtics to extend road run (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 28 points to lead Memphis to a 111-91 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and give the Grizzlies a franchise-record seventh straight road win. It was the Grizzlies' first victory over Boston in seven tries since 2006. O.J. Mayo scored 17 points and Zach Randolph had 13 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis.

Allen's late 3 caps Celtics' rally (AP)

Ray Allen scored a game-high 25 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 17.1 seconds remaining, and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Washington Wizards 86-83 on Sunday. Boston trailed 79-66 with 6:11 remaining and responded with a 20-4 run to close out the game with eight points from Allen and six from guard Rajon Rondo.

Rondo, Celtics send 76ers to fifth straight defeat
Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 11 assists, Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics handed the Philadelphia 76ers their fifth straight loss, 96-86 on Friday night.

Rondo, Garnett lead Celtics past Sixers (AP)

Rajon Rando had 16 points and 11 assists, Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics handed the Philadelphia 76ers their fifth straight loss, 96-86 on Friday night. Ray Allen scored 16 points and Glen Davis had 12 for the Celtics. The aging Celtics -- they just added Michael Finley -- couldn't put away the lowly Sixers until the end.

Celtics handle Pistons in Pierce's return to floor
Nate Robinson scored 14 points in 16 minutes, Rajon Rondo added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 105-100 on Tuesday night.

Robinson, Rondo lift Celtics by Pistons (AP)

Nate Robinson scored 14 points in 16 minutes, Rajon Rondo added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 105-100 on Tuesday night. The Celtics, playing for the first time since a humiliating home loss to the NBA-worst New Jersey Nets on Saturday, got 18 points from Ray Allen.

Nets stun Celtics for rare road win (AP)

Center Brook Lopez scored 25 points and guards Devin Harris and Courtney Lee added 23 and 21 points and the New Jersey Nets topped the Boston Celtics 104-96 Saturday. The Nets, who entered the game 5-52 and 2-27 on the road, took a 29-27 lead on Keyon Dooling's jumper at the end of the first quarter and never trailed again.

James scores 36 as Cavs blow by Celtics (AP)

LeBron James had 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, Mo Williams scored 14 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers surged past the Boston Celtics 108-88 on Thursday night. James kept the Cavaliers in it for three quarters on a night they lost Shaquille O'Neal to a first-half thumb injury, then Williams made four 3-pointers when Cleveland blew by the Celtics...

Rondo gets Pierce-less Celtics by Knicks (AP)

Rajon Rondo scored 15 points and had 16 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 110-106 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams that traded with each other last week. Ray Allen added 24 points, Kevin Garnett 16, Marquis Daniels 14 and Kendrick Perkins 12 as Boston sent New York to its eighth straight loss.

Ray Allen helps Celtics top Lakers 87-86 (AP)

Ray Allen scored 12 of his 24 points in the third quarter and made 10 of his first 11 shots, leading the Boston Celtics to an 87-86 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. It was the defending NBA champions' first loss in five games since Kobe Bryant went down with a sprained left ankle.

Durant to defend All-Star H-O-R-S-E win (AP)
Kevin Durant will defend his title in the H-O-R-S-E competition at All-Star weekend. The Oklahoma City forward will face fellow All-Star Rajon Rondo of Boston and Sacramento rookie Omri Casspi. The field was announced Monday night on TNT, which will televise Saturday's events. Durant won the inaugural competition last year in Phoenix, hitting some long jumpers to rally after picking up four...

Carter leads Magic's surge past Celtics (AP)

Vince Carter led a 19-0 surge in the third quarter and finished with 20 points as the Orlando Magic beat Boston 96-89 on Sunday, moving ahead of the Celtics and into second place in the Eastern Conference. Carter scored nine points during a rally that began after Rajon Rondo's 3-pointer gave the Celtics a 60-51 lead with 7:17 left in the third quarter -- Boston's fourth and final field...

Rajon Rondo hints at locker room issues for the Boston Celtics.
Rajon Rondo hints at locker room issues for the Boston Celtics.

Rondo has 22 and 14 as Celtics top Heat (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists in his second straight outstanding game against the Miami Heat, leading the Boston Celtics to a 107-102 victory Wednesday night. Rondo hit a 3-pointer at the 24-second buzzer to make it 60-58 early in the third quarter and the Celtics never trailed after that, although Miami stayed close.

Celtics slip past Clippers despite floor issues
Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 12 assists, leading the Celtics to a 95-89 win over the Clippers on Monday night.

Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics past Clips (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 12 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 95-89 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night in a game played on a TD Garden floor that had to be continually wiped because of condensation. It was the Celtics' second straight win after they lost four of five games.

Pierce's 24 help Celtics rout Nets (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 24 points in 28 minutes and the Boston Celtics quickly turned a mismatch on paper into just that on the court, beating the New Jersey Nets 111-87 on Wednesday night. Ray Allen added 15 points and Rajon Rondo had 11 points and 14 assists for the Celtics, who are playing without All-Star Kevin Garnett (right knee) and reserve Rasheed Wallace (sore left foot), but would've had...

Johnson has 36, Hawks beat Celtics again (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 36 points, going 5 of 7 from 3-point range, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 102-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night. The Celtics have dropped only 10 games all season and three have been to Atlanta, which had lost seven straight to Boston coming into the season. Rajon Rondo had 26 points and seven assists for Boston.

Celtics win seventh straight behind Rondo's triple-double
Boston coach Doc Rivers asked point guard Rajon Rondo to give the Celtics an early burst of energy.

Rondo's triple-double sends Celtics past Raptors
Rajon Rondo had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double of the season, Rasheed Wallace scored a season-high 29 points and the Boston Celtics beat Toronto 114-107 on Sunday for their seventh straight win over the Raptors.

Rondo has triple-double as Celtics win (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double of the season, Rasheed Wallace scored a season-high 29 points and the Boston Celtics beat Toronto 114-107 on Sunday for their seventh straight win over the Raptors. Wallace made five of Boston's 11 3-pointers. Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins each scored 16 points for Boston, which had lost four of six...

Celtics top Heat in OT despite Wade's 44 (AP)

Dwyane Wade made what seemed like the perfect play. Rajon Rondo came up with something better. Rondo scored 25 points, including a buzzer-beating layup after catching Paul Pierce's lob at the end of regulation, then delivered the biggest shot of overtime as the Boston Celtics got a wild 112-106 overtime win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce to be out Saturday
Celtics' Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce to miss Saturday's game

Baron beats buzzer, ends Celtics' streak (AP)

Baron Davis hit a long fallaway jumper at the buzzer, and the Los Angeles Clippers dramatically snapped the Boston Celtics' nine-game road winning streak with a 92-90 victory on Sunday night. Rajon Rondo scored 20 points for the Celtics, but missed two potential go-ahead free throws -- actually three, including another that was waved off -- with 1.5 seconds left in just the Celtics' second...

Rondo, defense help Celtics beat Magic (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 17 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics bullied the Orlando Magic with strong defense in an 86-77 victory Friday. Ray Allen added 18 points and Tony Allen scored 16 in place of the injured Paul Pierce for the Celtics, who rolled to their 14th win in the last 15 games.

Celtics extend winning streak to 11 (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 apiece and the Boston Celtics won their 11th straight game, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-105 on Monday night. Rasheed Wallace added 15 points, while Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Garnett each scored 13. Rondo had nine of Boston's 25 assists.

Celtics handle Grizzlies' rally, win 11th straight
Paul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 apiece and the Boston Celtics won their 11th straight game, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-105 on Monday night.

Rondo leads Celtics to 10th straight win (AP)

Paul Pierce insisted the Boston Celtics have their flaws, no matter how hard they are to find these days. Their latest showing was one of their best yet. Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 14 assists, and the Celtics won their 10th straight, beating the struggling Chicago Bulls 106-80 on Saturday. "We're nowhere near a perfect team," Pierce said.

Rondo double-double fuels Celts to 10th straight
Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 14 assists, and the Boston Celtics won their 10th straight, beating the struggling Chicago Bulls 106-80 on Saturday.

Rondo breaks tie, fuels Celts to 9th straight win
Rajon Rondo's driving dunk with a minute remaining broke a tie and led the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics to their ninth straight victory, 104-102 over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.

Celtics win ninth straight, top Wizards (AP)

Rajon Rondo's driving dunk with a minute remaining broke a tie and led the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics to their ninth straight victory, 104-102 over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Rondo had 21 points and 11 assists, and Ray Allen had 18 and became the 32nd NBA player to score 20,000 points.

Rondo leads late push as Celtics win 8th straight
Rajon Rondo had 13 assists and nine rebounds and scored all of his 11 points in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics pulled away to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 98-89 and win their eighth straight game.

Rondo leads Celts to eighth straight win (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 13 assists and nine rebounds and scored all of his 11 points in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics pulled away to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 98-89 and win their eighth straight game. Kevin Garnett scored 25 to go with nine boards, and Paul Pierce scored 15 points.

Celtics win third straight, beat Raptors (AP)

Ray Allen scored 20 points, Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins had 18 apiece, and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 116-103 on Friday night. Rajon Rondo had 12 points and 11 assists as the Celtics won their third in a row for the first time since opening the season with six straight victories.

Rondo's 4th-quarter run fuels Celtics past 76ers
Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth quarter, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-110.

Rondo sparks Celtics past Sixers 113-110 (AP)

Rajon Rondo scored six points during a key run early in the fourth quarter, nailed a shot clock-beating jumper on the baseline in the closing seconds, and the Boston Celtics overcame poor 3-point shooting to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-110 on Wednesday night. Paul Pierce led Boston with 27 points, including a game-tying 3-pointer early in the 14-3 spurt.

Celtics rebound from 2-game skid behind Rondo
Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

Celtics ride Rondo, Pierce past Warriors (AP)

Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Paul Pierce, who missed a day of practice with a sore left knee, scored 19 on 7-of-12 shooting.

Hawks pull away in 4th to top Celtics (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 24 points, Jamal Crawford had 18 and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 97-86 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Josh Smith scored 14 and Al Horford had 12 points and 13 rebounds as the Hawks (7-2) continued their strong start this season, sending Boston to its second straight Friday night home loss.

Rondo's double-double fuels Celtics past Jazz
Rajon Rondo had 14 points and 11 assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 105-86 on Wednesday night to match their 8-1 start from their title-winning season two years ago.

Celtics improve to 8-1, cruise past Jazz (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 14 points and 11 assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 105-86 on Wednesday night to match their 8-1 start from their title-winning season two years ago. Boston has won two in a row since its only loss, to Phoenix on Friday. Kevin Garnett scored 18 points, Paul Pierce had 13 and Ray Allen 15 for the Celtics.

Celtics bounce back, keep Nets winless (AP)
Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce each scored 16 points, and the Boston Celtics bounced back from their first loss of the season to beat the winless New Jersey Nets 86-76 on Saturday night Ray Allen came alive after three dismal quarters to score eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter for the Celtics (7-1), who lost 110-103 to Phoenix on Friday night, allowing 20 more points than in any previous...

Suns' Richardson has 34, Celtics now 6-1 (AP)

Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Boston Celtics 110-103 on Friday night. Kevin Garnett had a season-high 26 points for Boston -- the most he's scored since missing the end of the 2008-09 season and the playoffs with strained ligaments in his right knee.

NBA won't penalize Paul or Rondo (AP)
The NBA will not penalize Chris Paul or Rajon Rondo for an incident between them after a recent game in Boston. Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and was blocked by Boston assistant coaches after the Celtics' 97-87 victory over New Orleans on Sunday night. The point guards had been assessed matching technical fouls in the second quarter after they got tangled up under the...

NBA will not take action against Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo or New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul
The NBA confirmed Thursday that no further action will be taken against either Rajon Rondo or Chris Paul after tensions ran high all night between the two guards in Sunday's Celtics-Hornets game in Boston.

No penalties for Hornets' Paul, Celts' Rondo
The NBA will not penalize Chris Paul or Rajon Rondo for an incident between them after a recent game in Boston. Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and was blocked by Boston assistant coaches after the Celtics' 97-87 victory over New Orleans on Sunday night. The point guards had been assessed matching technical fouls in the second quarter after they got tangled up under the basket.

Garnett leads Celts to win in Minnesota (AP)

Kevin Garnett had 12 points and 11 rebounds in his third game back in Minnesota since he was traded in 2007, helping the Boston Celtics remain undefeated with a 92-90 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Rajon Rondo scored 14 of his 18 points in the third quarter for the Celtics (6-0), who join the Denver Nuggets as the only two teams in the league without a loss.

NBA reviewing Paul-Rondo incident (AP)
The NBA is reviewing the postgame incident in Boston involving New Orleans guard Chris Paul and the Celtics' Rajon Rondo. Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and had to be blocked by Boston assistant coaches after the Celtics' 97-87 victory on Sunday night. The point guards had been assessed matching technical fouls in the second quarter after they got tangled up under...

Celtics, Rondo agree on 5-year, $55M extension
The Boston Celtics and point guard Rajon Rondo have reached agreement in principle on a five-year, $55 million contract extension, FOXSports.com's Jeff Goodman has confirmed.

NBA reviewing exchanges between Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul
The NBA is reviewing interactions between Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul in Sunday's Celtics-Hornets game.

Celtics, Rondo agree on 5-year extension
The Boston Celtics and point guard Rajon Rondo have reached agreement in principle on a five-year, $55 million contract extension, FOXSports.com's Jeff Goodman has confirmed.

The Boston Celtics and Rajon Rondo reportedly have an agreement in principle on a contract extension
The Boston Celtics and Rajon Rondo reportedly have an agreement in principle on a contract extension.

Sources: Boston Celtics, Rajon Rondo to talk contract Sunday
Although the past few days have been mostly quiet on the contract front for Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, both sides are expected to connect Sunday for one last attempt to reach an agreement, according to sources close to the process.

NBA extends deadline for Rajon Rondo, '06 draft class
Rajon Rondo and the Boston Celtics have a little bit more time to work toward a contract extension.

Report: Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics can't come to extension deal
Rajon Rondo and the Celtics reportedly can't come to a deal on a contract extension.

Garnett, Allen rest as Celtics beat Cavs (AP)

The Boston Celtics rested two-thirds of their Big Three. Everybody else was up to the task. Eddie House scored 21 points as the Celtics rolled to a 96-82 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason game Wednesday night. "We got a win. We closed the preseason out right," said House, who hit 8 of 14 shots from the field including three 3-pointers.

Rajon Rondo takes the lead by refusing to sit as Boston Celtics rally to win
With Big Three sitting, he leads by example

Wallace scores 20 as Celtics beat Nets (AP)

Rajon Rondo played the game like it meant something. Rasheed Wallace scored 20 points and Rondo added 18 points and 13 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 91-88 preseason victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night in the first NBA game in the Prudential Center. While several of his more heralded teammates took the night off or saw limited action, Rondo went full tilt, playing over 40...

Celtics win fifth straight, rip Suns (AP)

The Boston Celtics are once again looking like the team that won 19 in a row before an uncharacteristic midseason slump had people asking what was wrong with the defending NBA champions. Rajon Rondo had 23 points and seven assists before sitting out the fourth quarter with the rest of the starters, and Boston opened a 30-point lead before coasting to a 104-87 victory over the Phoenix Suns on...

Allen's 36 help Celtics end 4-game skid (AP)

Ray Allen scored a season-high 36 points, including eight 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics withstood a late Toronto rally to beat the Raptors 94-88 on Sunday afternoon, snapping a four-game losing streak. Allen, who made a career-high 10 3-pointers against Charlotte on April 14, 2002, finished 8-for-10 from 3-point range on Sunday, making his first six attempts.

Celtics win club-record 19th straight (AP)

The Boston Celtics set a franchise record with their 19th consecutive victory on Tuesday night, getting 18 points apiece from Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-91. Kendrick Perkins had eight points and 11 rebounds, and Ray Allen scored 16 as the Celtics starters watched from the bench while reserves Leon Powe and Eddie House helped expand the lead in the fourth...

Celts tie club record, win 18th straight (AP)

Rajon Rondo made things looks easy in the third quarter. Kind of like how the Boston Celtics are making NBA games look. Rondo scored 18 of his 26 points in the quarter to help the Celtics tie a franchise record with their 18th straight win, beating the New York Knicks 124-105 Sunday night. The win improved Boston's record to 26-2, matching the NBA mark for the best start by a team with two losses.

Celtics extend streak to 17, rip Bulls (AP)

Make it 17 in a row for the 17-time NBA champions. Ray Allen scored 27 points, Kendrick Perkins scored a career-high 25 on 12-for-15 shooting and the Boston Celtics earned their 17th straight victory on Friday night by beating the Chicago Bulls 126-108. Kevin Garnett scored 17, Paul Pierce had 16 and Rajon Rondo had 15 assists for the Celtics, who could tie the longest winning streak in franchise...

Celtics win 15th straight, beat Jazz (AP)
Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his career-high 25 points in the final 5:20, and Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds on Monday night to lead the Boston Celtics to their 15th consecutive victory, 100-91 over the Utah Jazz. Kendrick Perkins added 15 points and 14 rebounds for Boston, which avenged the worst loss of its championship season.

Week 7 Fantasy Stockwatch
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Stockwatch: Oden is what he is
Two Sixers are headed in opposite directions while Rafer Alston and Rajon Rondo are rewarding Fantasy owners from the point guard spot. That and more in Jeff Lippman's latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Stockwatch: Oden is what he is
Two Sixers are headed in opposite directions while Rafer Alston and Rajon Rondo are rewarding Fantasy owners from the point guard spot. That and more in Jeff Lippman's latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Celtics win 11th straight, beat Blazers (AP)

The Boston Celtics finally got a look at the one that got away. Greg Oden made his first visit to Boston on Friday night, and the Celtics banged him around and back to the bench with foul trouble before beating the Portland Trail Blazers 93-78. "I think he's just raw right now," Celtics forward Paul Pierce said.

Court Awareness: Wednesday Review
Rajon Rondo had a big night. But Chris Paul always has a big night. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/474943849" height="1" width="1"/

Celtics win 10th straight, beat Pacers (AP)
Rajon Rondo notched his first career triple-double and Ray Allen scored 31 points, leading the Boston Celtics over the Indiana Pacers, 114-96 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight victory. Rondo scored 16 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and handed out a career-high 17 assists. Kevin Garnett added 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Celtics, who matched their longest winning streak since their...

Court Awareness: Monday review
He started the season slow, but Rajon Rondo looks like he might turn the Big Three into a Fantastic Four, says Thomas Halzack.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/472601796" height="1" width="1"/

Celtics win ninth straight, beat Magic (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth straight win, 107-88 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Ray Allen added 21 points, Rajon Rondo had 16 points with 12 assists and Kevin Garnett scored 15 points for the Celtics (17-2) in a win over a top Eastern Conference rival.

Celts rally from 14 down to top Warriors (AP)

Ray Allen scored 25 points, Rajon Rondo had a season-high 22 and the Boston Celtics overcame a 14-point, third-quarter deficit in a 119-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Paul Pierce had 21 points, six rebounds and five assists. Kevin Garnett added 21 points and 13 rebounds for Boston, which won its sixth consecutive game.

Celtics win fifth straight, beat Raptors (AP)

Ray Allen scored 21 points and the Boston Celtics led from the start in winning their fifth straight game, 118-103 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Tony Allen each scored 15 points for the Celtics, who have won 11 of 12 since a Nov. 1 loss to Indiana. Kendrick Perkins had 12 points and Paul Pierce and Eddie House each scored 11 in helping Boston score a season high.

Celtics roll past Iverson, Pistons 98-80 (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 18 points and eight assists, outplaying new Pistons acquisition Allen Iverson and leading the Boston Celtics to a 98-80 victory over Detroit on Thursday night in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals. Iverson had 16 points and four assists for Detroit, which fell to 4-3 since he was acquired from Denver for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess.

Celts overcome KG suspension, top Knicks (AP)

It was quiet -- too quiet -- in the Boston locker room before the game. On the floor, the Celtics managed to replace Kevin Garnett's intensity just fine. "Not having a great player out there, you definitely miss him," point guard Rajon Rondo said after Boston beat the New York Knicks 110-101 on Tuesday night while Garnett served a one-game suspension.

Celts overcome KG suspension, top Knicks (AP)

Brian Scalabrine, in the starting lineup while Kevin Garnett served a one-game suspension, hit a 3-pointer with 1:14 left to help Boston recover after its 15-point, fourth-quarter lead was trimmed to four and the Celtics beat New York 110-101 on Tuesday night. Paul Pierce scored 22, Kendrick Perkins had 16 points and eight rebounds and Rajon Rondo had 15 points, eight boards and seven assists for...

Celtics roll, spoil Iverson's home debut (AP)

Allen Iverson was welcomed to the Motor City with a standing ovation so loud that the public-address announcer couldn't be heard. Then, the Boston Celtics quieted the crowd and spoiled Iverson's first game at home with the Detroit Pistons. Tony Allen scored 12 of his 23 points in the pivotal second quarter, lifting Boston to an 88-76 win on Sunday night.

Celtics pick up Rondo's option for next season
Celtics exercised the fourth-year option on 22-year-old guard Rajon Rondo on Friday.

Celtics exercise Rondo option for 2009-10
The Boston Celtics exercised the fourth-year option on 22-year-old guard Rajon Rondo on Friday. He averaged 10.6 points and 5.1 assists last season, when the Celtics' won their 17th NBA Championship. The former Kentucky Wildcat is entering his third season in the NBA. The 6-foot-1 guard was acquired by Boston in a draft-night trade from the Phoenix Suns.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/438326815" height="1" width="1"/

Celtics to pick up Rondo's option for 2009 season
The Celtics announced Tuesday that they will exercise their $2.09 million option on point guard Rajon Rondo's contract for the 2009-10 season.

Kahn: 10 most likely to improve
After meeting in the NBA Finals, Jordan Farmar and Rajon Rondo should be even better. Mike Kahn lists 10 players likely to improve.

Cavaliers sign G Gibson to 5-year deal (AP)

The Cavaliers finally made a move this offseason, signing sharpshooter Daniel Gibson to a five-year contract Wednesday. Bringing back Gibson, a restricted free agent, was one of Cleveland's top priorities. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The guard averaged a career-high 10.4 points on 43 percent shooting last season.

Perkins in doubt for Sunday's Game 5
The Boston Celtics aren't sure if center Kendrick Perkins will be able to play in Sunday night's Game 5 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Perkins strained his left shoulder in Boston's 97-91 victory Thursday night. He is averaging 4.5 points in the series. Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo also aggravated his sprained left ankle, and star forward Paul Pierce rolled his right ankle in Game 4, but the captain stayed in the game. Both are day to day.

Celtics C Perkins uncertain for Game 5 (AP)
The Boston Celtics aren't sure if center Kendrick Perkins will be able to play in Sunday night's Game 5 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Perkins strained his left shoulder in Boston's 97-91 victory Thursday night. He is averaging 4.5 points in the series. Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo also aggravated his sprained left ankle, and star forward Paul Pierce rolled his right ankle in...

NBA Finals Preview: Game 4
With Rajon Rondo slowed by a sprained ankle, Marques Johnson thinks Eddie House can give Boston a boost in Game 4.

Rondo says he was 50 percent after rolling ankle
Rajon Rondo thinks he may have injured his ankle stepping on someone's foot in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday.

Celtics PG Rondo misses practice (AP)
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo missed practice on Wednesday because of a bone bruise in his left ankle, but he said he would be ready to play in Game 4 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. X-rays were negative, and Rondo iced and rested his ankle overnight. "Nobody in this league is 100 percent, but I'm sure I'll play," he said during the media availability period before...

Rondo misses practice with ankle injury
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo isn't practicing because of a left ankle bone bruise. Rondo says he'll continue to get treatment on the ankle, and he expects to play in Game 4 on Thursday night. Rondo says he rolled his ankle in Tuesday night's NBA finals game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics lost the game 78-71, trimming their lead in the best-of-seven series to 2-1. Rondo lasted just under 22 minutes in the game, scoring eight points and dishing out four assists.

Boston's bench gets better of Lakers
Paul Pierce was Boston's Game 1 hero, but Rajon Rondo also provided a lift. So did the Celtics' bench, Charley Rosen says.

Boston's bench gets better of Lakers in Game 1
Paul Pierce was Boston's Game 1 hero, but Rajon Rondo also provided a lift. So did the Celtics' bench, Charley Rosen says.

With Allen slumping, Rondo raises his game
With Rajon Rondo sparking Boston's Game 5 victory, the Celtics might have a reconfigured Big Three, Jeff Goodman says.

Celtics win 96-89, take 3-2 lead on Cavs (AP)

Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance. Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday night to move within a win of the Eastern Conference finals.

Hawks F Williams ejected vs. Celtics (AP)
Hawks forward Marvin Williams was ejected from Game 7 of Atlanta's playoff series against Boston on Sunday when he slammed Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo to the floor to prevent a layup. Rondo got the ball on a breakaway in the third quarter and had only Williams to beat. Williams put an arm across his chest and took Rondo to the floor, where he lay for a few minutes while Celtics coaches and...

Celtics rip Hawks 96-77 for 2-0 lead (AP)

Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard. Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Rondo added 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead Boston to a 96-77 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

Celtics' Rondo an unlikely Game 1 star (AP)

One of the few spots at which the Hawks seemed to have an edge over the Boston Celtics was point guard, where Atlanta starts Mike Bibby. After the way Rajon Rondo played in the first playoff game of his career, even that may be in doubt. The speedy Rondo had 15 points, nine assists and six rebounds in Boston's 104-81 win Sunday night.

Rondo gives Celtics yet another weapon
On a loaded team, Rajon Rondo is getting noticed. After the Celtics rolled in Game 1, Jeff Goodman says it's easy to see why.

With Big 3 resting, Celtics beat Knicks (AP)

With his three All-Star teammates resting, Rajon Rondo had 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 99-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night in what may have been Isiah Thomas' final home game as Knicks coach. Boston improved to 65-16 despite giving Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen the night off.

Celtics prevent Hawks from clinching (AP)

Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from clinching their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 99-89 victory Saturday night. Atlanta would have ended the NBA's longest playoff drought with a victory, because Indiana lost to Charlotte earlier Saturday.

Celtics ease past Bucks 102-86 (AP)

The Celtics and Bucks are both planning for the future: Boston is resting up for the playoffs, and Milwaukee is looking even further ahead. Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 10 assists and the Celtics coasted to a 102-86 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night. The Bucks made more moves off the court than on it: They announced the hiring of former Pistons vice president John Hammond as general manager...

Celts' Rondo sits out practice with sore hamstring
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo watched practice from a stationary bike Thursday as he nursed a sore right hamstring.

Iguodala keys late run, 76ers beat Celts (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 28 points, including 10 in a row during a 19-0 fourth-quarter run Monday night, as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 95-90. Eddie House's 3-pointer gave Boston an 80-69 lead with 8:20 to play, but the Celtics couldn't score until Paul Pierce hit one of two free throws with 1:38 left.

West scores 37, Hornets cool off Celtics (AP)

David West scored 37 points and the New Orleans Hornets overcame an early 15-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 113-106 on Saturday night. Chris Paul, despite playing only 29 minutes because of foul trouble, had 19 points and hit a pair of clutch jumpers in the waning minutes as New Orleans added a win over the mighty Celtics to recent triumphs over San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers and...

Pierce, KG lift Celtics by Spurs 93-91 (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 22 points, Kevin Garnett added 21 and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 on Monday night. Rajon Rondo added 20 points for the Celtics, who were still without Ray Allen, who missed his second straight game with a jammed left ankle. Sam Cassell had 17 points.

In The Paint: Cassell to Celts
If Rajon Rondo's inexperience is an issue, Sam Cassell now gives the Celtics a proven playoff performer, Marques Johnson says.

Agent: Cassell likely to join Celtics for stretch run
The Celtics are expected to sign Sam Cassell once the guard clears waivers at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, according to his agent David Falk. Cassell will likely be a backup to Rajon Rondo but the 15-year veteran could see action during key late-game situations.

Rondo's 16 assists propel Celtics to win (AP)

Ray Allen scored 22 points and Kendrick Perkins added 19 in the Boston Celtics' 108-100 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Rajon Rondo had a career-high 16 assists for the Celtics, who avenged their only double-digit defeat of the season, a 95-83 loss on Jan. 9. That snapped a nine-game winning streak.

New All-Star Ray Allen keys Celtics' win (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 24 points, and his newly minted All-Star teammate Ray Allen added 21 to help the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 111-103 on Wednesday night and head into the break with a five-game winning streak. Leon Powe and Rajon Rondo had 18 points apiece, and sub James Posey had 11 rebounds for Boston.

Pierce's 35 key Celtics' win over Spurs (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 35 points, Ray Allen had 19, and Rajon Rondo had 12 assists and 11 rebounds Sunday as the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 98-90. The Celtics improved to 5-2 since Kevin Garnett went out with an abdominal strain, and they'd better get used to it: Coach Doc Rivers said before the game that he isn't expecting his big man back before next weekend's All-Star break.

Clippers' Cassell suspended 1 game for flagrant foul
Los Angeles Clippers guard Sam Cassell was suspended for Friday night's game against Toronto without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Boston's Rajon Rondo. Cassell was ejected after hitting Rondo's head in the second quarter of the Celtics' 111-100 win Wednesday. Cassell was assessed a flagrant foul, penalty two, NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson said in a statement Friday.

Cassell suspended one game for flagrant foul
Los Angeles Clippers guard Sam Cassell was suspended for Friday night's game against Toronto without pay for committing a flagrant foul against Boston's Rajon Rondo.

Rondo picks up slack for KG-less Celtics (AP)

Point guard Rajon Rondo had a season-high 12 rebounds, following one of them with a putback layup with 42 seconds left to give the Celtics the lead, and Boston held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 96-90 on Thursday night. Playing without Kevin Garnett for the third straight game, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen scored 26 points apiece to help the Celtics remain unbeaten against the Western Conference.

Celtics overcome Mavs without Garnett
Playing without Kevin Garnett, the Celtics fought hard against the Mavericks and won it on Rajon Rondo's putback.

Celtics' other 'Big 3' rout Heat 117-87 (AP)

Ray Allen arrived at halftime, a white sweat jacket over his flu-riddled head, and took a glimpse toward the scoreboard. He probably felt much better. Boston's 'Big 3' were almost silent, and the Celtics still put a big beating on the hapless Miami Heat. Leon Powe scored a career-high 25 points, Rajon Rondo tied a career-high with 23 points and Tony Allen matched a season-best with 20 points as the...

Pierce leads Celtics over Magic 103-91 (AP)

Paul Pierce had 24 points to lead balanced scoring from the Celtics' starters, and Boston raced to a 103-91 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Rajon Rondo added 23 points and Ray Allen 22 for the Celtics (22-3), who have the best record in the NBA and avenged an earlier loss to the Magic.

Celtics' win streak reaches 9 games (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 18 points, Kevin Garnett had 16 and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Toronto Raptors 90-77 Sunday. Rajon Rondo had 14, Eddie House came off the bench to score 11 and Tony Allen had 10. Atlantic Division-leading Boston (20-2) matched its longest winning streak since March 16-31, 1993.

Celtics top Bulls for sixth straight win (AP)

Ray Allen scored 21 points, Rajon Rondo matched a season-high with 18, and the Boston Celtics continued their torrid pace by holding off the Chicago Bulls 92-81 on Saturday night. Boston was leading 86-70 after James Posey threw a behind-the-back pass to Allen with 5:23 remaining, but instead of cruising to a win, the Celtics had to hang on.

Celtics lacking at point guard, defense
No one can match Boston's firepower, but Charley Rosen says the Cavs exposed Rajon Rondo and a weak D in Tuesday's win.

Magic hand Celtics first loss, 104-102 (AP)

The Boston Celtics are beatable, after all. Dwight Howard scored 24 points, Rashard Lewis added 22 and the Orlando Magic dealt the Celtics their first loss of the season, 104-102 on Sunday night. Paul Pierce missed an off-balance jumper with time running out that could have forced overtime. Pierce finished with 28 points.

Celtics improve to 6-0, beat Pacers (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 31 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 101-86 on Tuesday night to remain unbeaten. Pierce made 14 of 14 free throws and had 11 rebounds. Kevin Garnett added 18 points and 11 rebounds, his sixth double-double in six games, as Boston (6-0) matched its best start since the 1987-88 season.

Celtics exercise option 2008-09 on Rondo
The Boston Celtics have exercised their contract option on starting point guard Rajon Rondo for the 2008-09 season. The team is counting on the second-year pro to play that position in a lineup with stars Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. Last season, the 6-foot-1 Rondo started 25 of the 78 games he played and averaged 6.4 points and 3.8 assists. He entered the 2005 draft after two seasons at Kentucky.

Celtics exercise option on PG Rondo (AP)
The Boston Celtics have exercised their contract option on starting point guard Rajon Rondo for the 2008-09 season. The team is counting on the second-year pro to play that position in a lineup with stars Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. Last season, the 6-foot-1 Rondo started 25 of the 78 games he played and averaged 6.4 points and 3.8 assists.

NBA Preview: Atlantic Division
With KG, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce, the Celtics look great. But Marques Johnson says the key for Boston will be PG Rajon Rondo.

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Team Year GP GS MIN PTS FGM/A FG% FTM/A FT% 3M/A 3% OR DR TR ASTS ST BK TO PTS REB ASTS ST BK TO
bos 2007 78 25 1830 501 188-450 41.8 119-184 64.7 6-29 20.7 74 218 292 297 128 8 137 6.4 3.7 3.8 1.6 0.1 1.8
bos 2007 78 25 1830 501 188-450 41.8 119-184 64.7 6-29 20.7 74 218 292 297 128 8 137 6.4 3.7 3.8 1.6 0.1 1.8

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Profile					Scoring							Rebounds			Stats				Averages
Team	Year	GP	GS	MIN	PTS	FGM/A	FG%	FTM/A	FT%	3M/A	3%	OR	DR	TR	ASTS	ST	BK	TO	PTS	REB	ASTS	ST	BK	TO
bos	2007	78	25	1830	501	188-450	41.8	119-184	64.7	6-29	20.7	74	218	292	297	128	8	137	6.4	3.7	3.8	1.6	0.1	1.8
bos	2007	78	25	1830	501	188-450	41.8	119-184	64.7	6-29	20.7	74	218	292	297	128	8	137	6.4	3.7	3.8	1.6	0.1	1.8

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