Boston Celtics Trade Rumors: Danny Ainge eying major trade

By Josh Hill | Jul 8, 2014

Sep 28, 2012; Waltham, MA, USA; The Boston Celtic logo on the hardwood floor during the media day at the Celtics training facility. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

The Boston Celtics have been looking at ways they can get better in 2014-15 and get back to the postseason once again. Last year was a down year for Boston but it seemed to be a more acceptable down year than the Lakers or Knicks saw as all three teams missed the postseason in the same season for the first time ever.

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Boston actually tried to win though, which is why they get more credit for having a down year but it’s also why they’re a candidate to bounce back this upcoming season and contend once again.

According to the Boston Herald, the Celtics are still trying to make a big slash in the trade market and are still looking at making a big trade that makes them into playoff contenders sooner rather than later.

"What hasn’t changed is that the Celts are still looking for ways to swing a major trade that will get them back into the playoff picture sooner than their current track would suggest. (And, no, according to a source connected with the marketplace, they have not contacted free agent Lance Stephenson or his representative.)"

Rajon Rondo is now a trade chip for the Celtics, not that he hasn’t always been , thanks to the drafting of Marcus Smart with the No. 6 overall pick in the draft. But Rondo isn’t a lock to be moved as the names mentioned in the Kevin Love trade scenarios ranged from Jared Sullinger to Kelly Olynk.

Those younger names could be moved to acquire a veteran that can run alongside Rondo or it could be Rondo moved to acquire veteran pieces to build around Smart.

Either way, something seems to be brewing in Boston and a major trade before the season starts isn’t out of the question even if it’s not involving Kevin Love.

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