[h=5]Celtics Agree To Trade Rondo To Mavs[/h]ESPN's Marc Stein breaks down the Celtics agreeing in principle to trade Rajon Rondo to the Mavericks.Tags: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Rajon Rondo
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The Boston Celtics are in the process of finalizing a deal to send Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources.
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Sources tell ESPN.com that the Celtics and the Mavericks have an agreement in principle to send the All-Star point guard to Dallas for Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, Jameer Nelson and a future first- and second-round draft pick.
The possibility exists that other players will be added to the final deal, but a Rondo-to-the-Mavericks deal is expected to be completed Thursday night.
Rondo would join Dirk Nowitzki, Monta Ellis, Tyson Chandler and Chandler Parsons in a high-octane starting five.
Las Vegas sports book operator CG Technology shortened Dallas' odds to win the NBA title Thursday, moving the Mavericks from 13-1 to 8-1 after news that the deal is close to being finalized broke.
[h=4]Rondo to the Rescue[/h]
The Mavericks' starting point guard trio of Jameer Nelson (33 games), Devin Harris (three games) and J.J. Barea (1 game) have ranked in the bottom of the league in several categories. On the other hand, Rajon Rondo leads the league with 10.8 assists per game.
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Rondo, who is in the final year of his current contract, has left little doubt in recent months that he intends to test the market as a free agent in July. But sources say Dallas, amid growing concern about its point guard play and sensing the opportunity to acquire a top-flight player it has coveted for some time, is confident it could win over Rondo for the long-term.
Boston has the necessary trade exceptions to absorb all the salaries from Dallas while potentially generating a valuable $12.9 million trade exception (Rondo's 2014-15 salary) to help with future roster construction.
The Celtics were at the roster maximum of 15 before the trade and will need to part with additional players to absorb three from Dallas.
The Mavericks were one of several teams to express interest in Rondo. The Celtics also had talked to teams including the Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets about a potential deal, according to sources.
Rondo is averaging 8.3 points and 10.8 assists this season, his ninth in the league.
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The Boston Celtics are in the process of finalizing a deal to send Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources.
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Sources tell ESPN.com that the Celtics and the Mavericks have an agreement in principle to send the All-Star point guard to Dallas for Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, Jameer Nelson and a future first- and second-round draft pick.
The possibility exists that other players will be added to the final deal, but a Rondo-to-the-Mavericks deal is expected to be completed Thursday night.
Rondo would join Dirk Nowitzki, Monta Ellis, Tyson Chandler and Chandler Parsons in a high-octane starting five.
Las Vegas sports book operator CG Technology shortened Dallas' odds to win the NBA title Thursday, moving the Mavericks from 13-1 to 8-1 after news that the deal is close to being finalized broke.
[h=4]Rondo to the Rescue[/h]
| Category | Mavs' PGs | NBA Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| PPG | 7.4 | Last |
| APG | 4.3 | 28th |
| FG pct | 36.0% | Last |
| --ESPN Stats & Informtion |
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Rondo, who is in the final year of his current contract, has left little doubt in recent months that he intends to test the market as a free agent in July. But sources say Dallas, amid growing concern about its point guard play and sensing the opportunity to acquire a top-flight player it has coveted for some time, is confident it could win over Rondo for the long-term.
Boston has the necessary trade exceptions to absorb all the salaries from Dallas while potentially generating a valuable $12.9 million trade exception (Rondo's 2014-15 salary) to help with future roster construction.
The Celtics were at the roster maximum of 15 before the trade and will need to part with additional players to absorb three from Dallas.
The Mavericks were one of several teams to express interest in Rondo. The Celtics also had talked to teams including the Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets about a potential deal, according to sources.
Rondo is averaging 8.3 points and 10.8 assists this season, his ninth in the league.
