There is an NBA rumor floating around that the Detroit Pistons are looking into acquiring point guard, Rajon Rondo from the Boston Celtics. Detroit’s only viable asset to offer the Celtics is their newly acquired point guard, Brandon Jennings.
Per Garry Washburn of the Boston Globe:
“Just because the Pistons acquired Brandon Jennings in a sign-and-trade deal with the Bucks doesn’t mean they’ve lost interest in Rajon Rondo. In fact, they could eventually use Jennings as a trade chip and seek to acquire Rondo. There are going to be several interested parties in Rondo, and that number could increase when he shows he’s fully recovered from anterior cruciate ligament surgery.”
Rondo has proved that he is one of, if the not the best efficient point guard in the NBA. Before tearing his ACL 31 games into the season, Rondo was averaging 13 points and 11 assists per game.
Rondo has been known to have a very icy personality and with Brad Stevens taking over coaching duties in Boston, many believe him and Rondo aren’t a very good fit.
If Detroit acquires Rondo, this will improve their chances of making the playoffs greatly. Rondo is a pass-first point guard, who has one of the highest NBA IQ’s. He does not have a proven jumper yet, but the talent he brings to the table, undermines his jumper.
If Boston is indeed tanking, I expect them to dangle Rondo to acquire draft picks or younger talent (Brandon Jennings). It is not a bad move for Boston to seek trades for Rondo, but if they do indeed trade him, expect them to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2007.
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6 Comments
Blaine Hunkins
November 4, 2013 at 1:18 pmActually, The Celtics, as of now, are looking at trade offers if they keep losing. Rondo is at the top of their list. 🙂
Tyler Santangelo
November 4, 2013 at 1:31 pmCan you link that for me?
I’ve heard rumors for Danny Granger, but that’s mainly by speculators and analysts, nothing coming out of the Celtics management even hinting at this.
Blaine Hunkins
November 5, 2013 at 9:40 amIf you have ESPN Insider, which makes you pay money. I can send you a link to it.
Mike Santangelo
November 4, 2013 at 10:38 amYou guys do realize this article was written in August right? It didn’t happen. 🙂
Tyler Santangelo
November 4, 2013 at 10:26 amA trade rumor is exactly as it sounds, just a rumor.
The idea that the Celtics would trade their only good player, especially after losing Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce in the offseason, is absurd. While starting over completely seems to be a thing in sports this decade, the thought of giving away your best player (who is still young) for a chip piece and maybe a few draft picks, will not happen.
Doug
November 2, 2013 at 1:48 pmThe Celtics would be foolish to trade Rondo….