Celtics Links - 6/27/07

Boston Herald
Pierce and Celtics want the same thing.
A selection dissection.
Most of the rumored deals are all talk.
Boston Globe
Four years of college have Thornton ready.
Workout could be a signal of willingness to move down. Green Bandwagon Note - Selecting Nick Young with the fifth pick strikes me as a disastrous, panic move.
Pierce situation is one tricky deal. Green Bandwagon Note - I kind of see why Pierce was upset. But he had to know Ainge and Rivers were not the second coming of Buford and Popovich when he signed that deal.
ESPN
Garnett talks include Atlanta now. There is no reason that the Hawks should not be one of the best teams in the East right now. And they still could get a lot better but it probably won't happen. As a side note, if the C's could somehow get Josh Smith without giving up much I would buy season tickets.
Check out Hollinger's new system for evaluating pro potential of college players. Green Bandwagon Note - It's a long, interesting read. I'm intrigued to see how it does with this year's draft.
Celtics have a tough decision to make at #5.
Celtics Blog
Catch 34.
Hoops World
Breaking down the Jermaine O'Neal trade rumor.
Loy's Place
A dose of Celtics history: Part 2.
MVN
Daequan Cook may be the steal of the draft. Green Bandwagon Note - When it comes down to it what is the equivalent of not getting a player in this loaded draft? Not scoring in college?
SI.com
Ranking the GMs: Bird 21, Ainge 22, McHale last.
MetroWest Daily
Celtics need to make a big splash.
Hartford Courant
Always hidden gems to be found in the draft.
Worcester Telegram
Scouts don't know what to make of Yi Jianlian
Lowell Sun
In spite of rumors Celtics may end up keeping pick.
Black Athlete
Once the Celtics were great.
Sports Fan Magazine
Scary times for Celtics fans.
Boston Now
Ainge need to find direction for the Celtics
Daily Press
Team by team look at the draft.
Patriot Ledger
Ainge weighs all the options.
The Enterprise
A pick, role for the Celtics.
Can Danny
The best draft that nobody wants a part of.