Danny Ainge says other teams no longer calling about Rajon Rondo, thinks he wants to stay in Boston
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— CSNNE.com (@CSNNE) September 23, 2014
Among the many topics discussed, Rajon Rondo rumors were at the top of the list. One new bit of information that we haven't previously heard--the interest in Rondo around the league appears to have died down (at least for now).
#Celtics president Danny Ainge asked if he still gets trade calls on Rajon Rondo: "No."
— Scott Souza (@scott_souza) September 23, 2014
Ainge said he hasn't fielded any recent calls about Rondo.
— Mark Murphy (@Murf56) September 23, 2014
Danny Ainge: "We expect Rajon Rondo to be in Boston for the long term. We expect him to have the best year of his career. " #Celtics
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) September 23, 2014
Ainge says he could need to gauge Rondo's mindset later, but "right now Rondo has indicated to me that he wants to stay in Boston."
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) September 23, 2014
#Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck: Absolutely I want Rajon Rondo to stay. When you speak with him, think he will reiterate he wants to stay.
— Scott Souza (@scott_souza) September 23, 2014
Ainge on Rondo rumors: "Very credible people have made things up and that even makes it worse."
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) September 23, 2014
Ainge added that Rondo has looked exceptional in workouts. Not a bad springboard into a contract year.
— Mark Murphy (@Murf56) September 23, 2014
Obviously heading into the beginning of training camp the Celtics' brass is going to say optimistic things we want to hear. But if other teams aren't even calling about Rondo, it's hard to imagine him going anywhere anytime soon.
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