Celtics recall Rajon Rondo


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BOSTON – The Boston Celtics announced today that they have recalled guard Rajon Rondo from the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.

Rondo, a 6’1” guard, has not played in a game for the Celtics this season and is currently recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee. He appeared in 38 games for the Celtics last season and averaged 13.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 11.1 assists and 1.8 steals in 37.4 minutes per game.

After being sent to Maine for a stint with the Red Claws earlier today, the Celtics have recalled Rajon Rondo to the Boston Celtics. Rondo apparently practiced with the Red Claws in Waltham for an hour, but in order to do it he had to be assigned then recalled.


Will Rondo play tonight against Toronto? Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.

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