RAJON RONDO NEWS
Video evidence of a defensive lapse, starring Rajon Rondo
3 days ago by
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Here's the situation: 3rd quarter, Celtics down 3 and fighting like hell to get ahead of the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix has the ball out of bounds. As the play starts, two players flare to either side of the court, clearing space underneath the hoop. Phoenix is trying to get a play...
Six Celtics on All-Star Ballot
4 hours ago by
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You'll find six Celtics players on the NBA all-star ballot:
Rajon Rondo (G)
Ray Allen (G)
Paul Pierce (F)
Kevin Garnett (F)
Kendrick Perkins (C)
Rasheed Wallace (C)
The Celtics are the only team with two centers on the ballot. The...
Rondo Signs 5 Year Extension
8 days ago by
LOY's Place
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According to Marc Spears on Yahoo, Rajon Rondo has signed a 5 year $55 million contract extension. It seems that Rondo was ready to play out his contract and test the free agency waters, where he would likely have become a prime target for teams next off season. But Danny Ainge...
Now on TruFan: Millions of reasons for Rondo to chill out
7 days ago by
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Rajon Rondo is taking a lot of heat for a nothing incident with Chris Paul. I mean, the league is even looking into it for some weird reason. But why? I try to answer that on TruFan.Depending on who you ask, Rajon Rondo is somewhere in the top 5 among
the league's point...
Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul Don't Like Each Other
8 days ago by
LOY's Place
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It started with the comment from Rondo that was reported by Chris Mannix on Twitter (and subsequently on every Hornets blog) that Chris Paul had the stats he does because he has the ball in his hands all the time. In tonight's game, the two point guards got tangled up under the...
Rondo has to cash the check Perk's mouth wrote
9 days ago by
Red's Army
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Chris Paul is pretty much regarded as the best point guard in the league. Rajon Rondo, however, doesn't seem to be impressed. At least... if you believe SI's Chris MannixKendrick
Perkins just told me that Rondo said "Chris Paul has the stats that he
has...
Least surprising news ever: Rondo talks continue
10 days ago by
Red's Army
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Shocker.Although the past few days have been mostly quiet on the contract front for Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo,
both sides are expected to connect Sunday for one last attempt to come
together on a new deal before Monday's deadline for contract extensions
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Your Morning Dump... featuring Rondo's 16 dimes
10 days ago by
Red's Army
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Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them
here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite
as satisfying a good morning dump.“We do those (television) interviews in the third quarter, and (the
reporter) said that he...
Rondo Wants $12 Million Per Year
14 days ago by
Red's Army
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Finally some detailed numbers on the Rondo contract negotiations, courtesy Jeff Goodman of WEEI/Fox:
A source close to the situation has told Jeff Goodman of WEEI.com and FoxSports.com that the Celtics’ offered point guard Rajon Rondo
a contract extension worth five years...
Sign Him Already Danny!!!!!
10 days ago by
LOY's Place
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Here are Rondos's 16 assists from last night's game courtesy of Red's Army.
Doc described Rajon Rondo as the most dominant player on the court last night and it was an accurate statement. I doubt we will see many high scoring nights for Rajon this season because he...
Rondo's agent: We're not doing a deal
14 days ago by
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After not very much negotiating, talks between the Celtics and Rajon Rondo's agent have apparently broken off.A meeting between Bill Duffy, the agent for Rajon Rondo, and Celtics
GM Danny Ainge apparently netting nothing but major difference in how
each side perceives...
8 points in a row... signed by Rajon Rondo
12 days ago by
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In the span of about 1:10 in the 3rd quarter last night, Rajon Rondo found Paul Pierce for 8 straight points. Those three of his 11 assists were in the form of two Pierce 3's and a Pierce fast break dunk. And check out the :58 mark of this video... as Rajon "autographs...
Celtics Decline Option for JR Giddens
7 days ago by
LOY's Place
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Lost in all the hoopla over Rajon Rondo's new contract is the fact that yesterday was also the deadline to pick up the option on JR Giddens for next season. The Celtics declined the option, making JR a free agent next off season.
The Celtics could still decide to bring...
Rondo, Celtics Talking Contract Tonight
15 days ago by
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Via Jess Camerato:Rajon Rondo is set to talk with Celtics on Monday night regarding his
contract, sources close to Rondo told WEEI.com. WEEI.com previously
reported the Celtics are prepared to offer Rondo a long term extension
today to prevent him from becoming a...
Rondo's D May Be Less Frustrating This Year
23 days ago by
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Apparently tired of hearing me scream at the television, Rajon Rondo is ready to stay in front of his man this season.Rondo tells Julian Benbow of the Globe that he would purposely let his man by him so he could attempt a back-tip a handful of times each game. Playing defense is more...
Player Projections - Rajon Rondo
August 26, 2009 by
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Rajon RondoLast year's stats: 11.9 ppg, 8.2 apg, 5.2 rpg, 1.9 spg, fg% 50.5, ft% 64.2%Projected Stats: John: 13 ppg, 10.7 apg, 5.0 rpg, 2.5 spg, fg% 52.5, ft% 70.1 Chuck: 15 ppg, 9.2 apg, 4.7 rpg, 2.1 spg, fg% 49, ft% 70%What will help him the most?John:
The addition...
The case for, and against extending Rondo
18 days ago by
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Last night, while doing the 8th Seed show, I said I was going to do a post imploring Danny Ainge to sign Rajon Rondo now. And while my stance hasn't changed... I can see the logic for not doing the deal this week, and waiting until next summer.Extend him:We love Rondo. I think...
Report: Rondo Extension By Oct. 31 Unlikely
19 days ago by
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Via Chris Sheridan of ESPN:The Celtics' Rajon Rondo has become a potential All-Star after just
three years in the league. However, head coach Doc Rivers and GM Danny
Ainge have been pretty harsh toward Rondo over the course of the
summer. The Celtics actually...
No punishment for Paul, Rondo
5 days ago by
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So says Chris MannixNBA spokesman just told me no action will be taken against Rajon Rondo or Chris Paul for altercation in Boston last weekGood. Now this whole dumb thing is over.... until the C's play New Orleans in February.
Celtics/76ers Preview
7 days ago by
Red's Army
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(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) Celtics (4-0) vs. Philadelphia (2-1)Game time: 7pm Wachovia Center, Philadelphia. TV - CSN. Radio - WEEI-AM (850)Team LeadersScoring Bos: Pierce - 21.8 76ers: L. Williams - 20.0ReboundingBos: Garnett...
Report: Rondo, Celtics Not Close to a Deal
15 days ago by
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Via HoopsHype:The Celtics and Rajon Rondo’s agent Bill Duffy are scheduled to meet Tuesday in Cleveland, HoopsHype.com writer Peter May
has learned. The two sides are not close on a contract extension right
now. Unsurprisingly, the main issue is money and not the length...
"Beastondo" Ready to Lead
21 days ago by
Red's Army
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You ready for the regular season? I'm ready for the regular season. I think most of the Celtics are ready too. Except for Rajon Rondo.“No, we ain’t ready,” Rondo said. “We’ve got a long ways to go.”
“We’ve got to execute better, close out quarters...
Give Rondo's jumper time
29 days ago by
Red's Army
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I'm already starting to see and hear grumblings about Rajon Rondo's jumper. In 3 preseason games, not only hasn't it fallen with any regularity. It really hasn't fallen at all. So people are already starting up with the Rajon Rondo still can't shoot types...
No punishment for Paul, Rondo
5 days ago by
Red's Army
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So says Chris MannixNBA spokesman just told me no action will be taken against Rajon Rondo or Chris Paul for altercation in Boston last weekGood. Now this whole dumb thing is over.... until the C's play New Orleans in February.
No punishment for Paul, Rondo
5 days ago by
Red's Army
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So says Chris MannixNBA spokesman just told me no action will be taken against Rajon Rondo or Chris Paul for altercation in Boston last weekGood. Now this whole dumb thing is over.... until the C's play New Orleans in February.
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