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As the end of this crazy, compressed regular season comes to a close; what may turn out to be the most exciting postseason in recent memory is set to begin. Both conferences have clear cut favorites but each with a handful of question marks and potential upsets awaiting them. Unlike previous seasons, we are hard [...]

Great find by Gary Dzen of the Globe from iFollowsports.com   The guy can't escape the questions anywhere.  That's a great video. [...]

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Mike Bresnahan of the LA Times has the story: The teams talked last week about a trade for Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, though nothing was close to accomplished and discussions dried up. The Lakers are unwilling to trade Pau Gasol for Rondo, making a deal with Boston unlikely before the trade deadline Thursday. “Unless they give up Gasol, [...]

Tip: 3:30 PM    Court: Staples Center    Watch it: ABC     Hear it: WEEI                            Referees:  Joe Crawford, Curtis Blair and Leon Wood  Get your tickets here The Matchup Record: 21-18 (2nd Atlantic, 7th East) Record: 24-16 (2nd Pacific, 4th West) [...]

Since we're on a "dispelling rumors" binge… here's Woj on WEEI today dispelling the popular rumor that the Celtics and Lakers have had discussions about a Rajon Rondo for Pau Gasol trade. “I think that LA certainly wants a point guard, there’s no question. I know Kobe [Bryant]loves Rondo, and he’d love to play with him. [...]

Celtics nation is buzzing about the rumored Rajon Rondo (and Jermaine O'Neal) for Pau Gasol trade. In an effort to bring clarity and reason to this debate, John and I have decided to lay out a case for each side.  Here are my 5 reasons why the Celtics should make the deal*: 1. Offensive talent [...]

Larry Coon is a writer for ESPN, HoopsWorld and the New York Times. He's extremely well-respected for his knowledge about the salary cap and CBA. His tweet about Rondo was a response to a fan asking why the Celtics would trade a young, All-Star PG for an aging big man. Regarding the believability of this report, [...]

The NY Post’s Peter Vecsey is the latest to stir the pot: If the Lakers indeed are interested in signing Rasheed Wallace — a logical step-down from flirting with Gilbert Arenas—it lends credence to the Rajon Rondo/Jermaine O’Neal-Pau Gasol swap I keep hearing. Lord knows they’re desperate for a point guard and Rondo is exceedingly [...]

Bill Simmons shreds Danny Ainge is his latest column on Grantland. He claims Danny hasn't made a "good move" in 4 years (P.J. Brown). The column is written as the transcript of an anniversary party hosted by Glenn Ordway with several guests.  Here are some excerpts: Ordway: "Unfortunately, it's been slim pickings for Celtics fans ever since. [...]