I think that the Celts still have one more serious run, but after next year, it doesn't look so good unless we can make a huge trade or free agent signing.

At the risk of sounding ignorant, I agree...I think the Celtics have a few more surprises in store for us...they just need a little time to recharge the batteries.

Look for Rasheed Wallace to join the team as another big man. They have at least 2 more years of championship caliber team.

I have a lot of faith in Danny-Boy's ability to rebuild this bench. I'd love to see Davis return but I fear that he just made himself a lot of money. That said, if Ainge was able to add a guy like R.Wallace, as Brady mentioned, then I think we would be ok up front. Personally, I'd welcome Starbury back as he is as good of an option at back-up PG as Danny can expect. And with a off-season and the return of KG I believe Starbury would be fine.

This would be Marbury's chance to prove his worth without any excuse whatsoever. Danny has a tough off season in his hands. He has to squeeze every ounce of opportunity with the Big Three and sign/trade whoever helps us do that, all the while thinking about building around Rondo for the near future and the free agent class of 10.

I believe that Ray Allen may be in the last year of his contract. If that is so, he may be of interest to some team that want to off-load a big contract after one year. He has been very inconsistent the last two years, especially in the play-offs. The Celts need a wing player who can shoot consistently, a big man or two and a #2 PG. Walker, Giddensand Pruitt have to show more or they will be gone. Baby and/or Powe will be resigned. Scalabrine will be in the last year of his contract, thank goodness. Maybe someone will take him off our hands. Mikki Moore should be long gone along with Stephon Marbury. I wouldn't be surprised to see at least 5 new players on the team next year, and w/o a 1st round draft choice, these new players will have to come in deals.



If the Celts stay as is, their chances to be to be a viable contender next year is minimal. The "Big 3" are aging before our eyes and their big contracts will preclude the team from doing much to substantially improve the team or even to retain people like Baby, Powe or Rondo (next year).

No way this team is done! I agree with Pierce! I would take a healthy Celtics team as it exists today against anybody. For crying out loud, like SportsGary said, we had a big man rotation of Perk, Baby and Scal, and took one of the deepest front lines in the NBA to 7!

You will have another year of improvement out of Perk and Rondo to boot.

Whole key, I agree, is the return of KG and his effectiveness. I tell you what, though, if he heals I'm certain he'll still have game left in him. He didn't look right this year starting after the first Laker game, and he should only be better than that. Too many times saw little guards getting shots in the paint off against him. If he's healthy, that ain't gonna happen!

The window is closing, but we have one more run in us. Rivers needs to limit minutes for the big three during the regular season, if and when he can pull them out HE MUST!! We need a big man who can play defense as well as a shooter of the bench.

You have to expect one more year of highly competitive play. After that I think the contracts are all done. So, with that in mind; closing, yes, closed, no.

Celts definitely have some more gas in the tank. The Spurs always said the reason they couldn't win back to back is b/c of the injuries. They always regrouped the next year. If Garnett can come back, C's should be in good shape. I'd try to keep Big Baby. He's developed into a solid 6th man. I don't see how anyone could want to keep Marbury after watching him. He looks like a shell of his old self. He was playing "hot potato" with the ball out there. I'd hand Mikki Moore his walking papers as well--worthless unless you want him to "hack-a-Howard."

The window is closing but far from closed. Obviously the health of KG and PP is paramount, but Ainge will have the task of building the roster with role players....the depth this year was exposed and that is a shame after a 27-2 start

with regards ro Sonny_C's contract comment, I believe the Big 3's expire in 3 str8 yrs (allen, PP, KG i think)...

People, calm down on KG. First, do your research Kilgore, his surgery is for a BONE SPUR. That is nothing! It's not serious AT ALL! From my expereince, and having surgery to remove a Bone Spur, I can tell you a bone spur can be VERY painful when trying to play. It's just calcium build up around the bone. That's not a tear or structural damage, big difference. They shave/clean it off and your good to go. Rehab can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks. KG will be back to form in plenty of time before Camp in October. With rest, and rehab. the bone spur can heal, and that is exactly why KG did not have surgery right away, hoping it would feel good enough to play and get back on the court, it just didn't happen. A Bone Spur is not something that is career ending or has an impact on your game once it is fixed via surgery. Ligament tears do. That an entirely different game (curious to see how Brady comes back). So, KG will be back to good ol KG in 09-10. The Big 3 aren't even in their mid 30's, their approaching, but I think we have 2, POSSIBLY 3 years left to make a run with the big 3, depending on health of course and signability.

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Perk should be at center stage in these discussions about the C's future, but he seems an afterthought. He played great, while hurt, against the defensive player of the year, and Allstar Superman. He has shown his commitment to offseason work to improve each year. With the confidence he will have gained in KG's absence, he will be a key contributor going forward. Yes, he and KG will need improved backup. So will PP and RR. We all know it's about who's healthy, but the big three will be in a strong position to rebound (no pun intended)with an improved bench. Danny has his work cut out for him. Does he have the heart for it?

yes I beleive if celts were healthy with garnet and powe powe..we be in it..

They still have one maybe even two years left to get it done again!

Injuries playe d ahuge role in the celtics demise this year. Yes as players get older the are more apt to get injured, but I don't think this team is done yet. 2 more quality years should be expected.

PP, you are a bum, get out of here with that crap. we signed KG and ray ray two years ago, we won the title the first year and made it to the semi's this year without our best player but yet our window is closed??

you have to belive that Ainge is going to make a move for the present and the future. yeah i would have to say that pierce and all are starting to age but its not starting to show pierce still goes out every game and puts up numbers and he will retire as a celtic. Garnetts knee is uncomparable to Tom Bradys,Garnett didnt tear anything. They should keep Davis and resign Powe to a minimum cause he can contribute even if its after tht all-star break. rondo is going to be a all star player and like i said Ainge is going to make some moves that will wow us because thats the type of person he is, no one ever seen the big three coming and dont be suprised if there is another move even if that means trading Allen for some young talent. But there biggest concern is building the bench up to ease all the playing time on garnett and pierce so things like garnetts injury wont happen i cant wait to see what happens its going to be interesting especially seeing how every team is looking foward to 2010.

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