Rondo's Agent: No Talks Yet

by Jeff Clark on Oct 21, 2009 9:23 AM EDT in News/Links Comment 14 comments

With 10 days to go before the deadline, Rondo’s agent said he is not in discussions with the C’s. Perhaps they will reconnect and work out a contract extension before Oct. 31; maybe they will not, and Rondo will become a restricted free agent next summer.

"I don't care about that," the coach said. "I really don't. That'll be something that'll be handled. I'm not concerned about it. I've talked very little to him about it. We've discussed it a little, but you can tell in his play that he's fine. . . . It'd be better for all of us to get a new 10-year deal, but, having said that, I don't think it'll affect his play. I thought last year that may have been more of an issue. I think this year we're good."

Chris Broussard also writes about this on TrueHoop

It is not known how much Rondo is asking for, but a source said it's not the maximum.

“My agent’s got a certain number in mind and if they don’t reach that, we’ll just wait,’’ he said. “I feel like if we win another title, obviously that helps my chances [of getting more money].’’

Also:

Rondo said Tuesday that he never confronted the Celtics on the trade talk and added that his relationship with Rivers is fine.

“If you ask Doc, I don’t think he had a problem with me,’’ Rondo said. “With him being a former point guard and me being a point guard, of course, we’re not going to see eye to eye all the time. But I think people blew that situation up. It’s just like at [the University of ] Kentucky, when people said I had a problem with [coach] Tubby Smith -- but I never did.’’

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For fools sake...

… SIGN HIM ALREADY!!!1

- Dirk 'DaarisDirk' van Boxtel

by Kiorrik on Oct 21, 2009 6:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I mean, what does a guy have to do to get some money over there? He’s been averaging sick numbers last year, he has been showing more than a little potential, and the best part: he’s making it happen. His game is actually improving a LOT.

Sign, Rondo.

Period.

- Dirk 'DaarisDirk' van Boxtel

by Kiorrik on Oct 21, 2009 6:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I haven`t seen any improvement from him in preseason.

He looks good against run and gun teams who don`t play defense but he is still mediocre in half court game…

And his free throw shooting…Ugh…

by thebirdman on Oct 21, 2009 6:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL…so what then? dont sign him?

oh, and its hard to improve upon averagin close to a triple double in the postseason to playing at half speed in the preseason…but there has been slight improvement in his jumpshot, his willingness to take the jumpshot, and his strength, so you would be wrong

by latin on Oct 21, 2009 7:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no signs of any progress

Rondo hasn’t shown any signs of stepping up his game during the preseason. His shooting and foul shooting aren’t really any better. He’s not staying in front of his man any better.

He’s still a terrific point guard and player and I want the C’s to keep him but right now, he’s worth about $7-8 mill per year rather than the $10 mill that’s been thrown about in summer discussions.

by slamtheking on Oct 21, 2009 8:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Um, he actually has stayed in front of his man alot better
I see improvement in the J
in his strength
and his defense

…also its the preseason, and the entire team including coach has stated rondo looked better then anyone in training camp

I just dont understand the overall criticzm of the kid by people like CoachBo…rondos works ethic? his defense? i mean get out of here with that CRAP… he made 2nd team all defense and was voted by GMS the best on ball defender in the NBA, and why do you talk like you actually know about his work ethic? lol..

by latin on Oct 21, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh and i find it Ironic that rondo isnt worth 10 mil to you or the team, but Ray allen and Paul pierce are each worth 19+ mil this season? ..
Pauls going to be worth 21+ mil next season?
KG deserved to be the highest paid player in the league last season?
..and the point guard, future of the team, and best player we had in the playoffs…is worth 2 million? face it, hes the most underpaid player on the team and possibly in the league..he deserves to get his, and as the 2nd best player from his draft, he will

by latin on Oct 21, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well Then...

I hope this puts to rest all of that BS spewed out but Chad Ford (and others) about Ainge/Doc having issues with Rondo, and slamming him. Straight up from the man himself, he’s got no issues with either of them. Like it or not, he’s our most important link to the future (face it, LeBron, Wade, Bosh, etc. are NOT coming here) so it’s imperative that they lock him up long term.

To all of the critics, where else should they spend say, $10 million per year? Name me some players.

by MrTripleDouble10 on Oct 21, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why Should Rondo Sign Now?

He’ll make more by becoming a restricted free agent next Summer. If he’s afraid of a career ending injury between now and then, he should buy insurance. That’s what I’d tell him if I were representing him.

by Brickowski on Oct 21, 2009 9:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s in the teams best interest to have him playing for a contract this year, esspecially becuase we’re going for a championship. Money-wise maybe not, but if we have Ray and Rondo playing for their future salaries thats good.

by jesse_stoneham on Oct 21, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BBD

I don’t think Davis did all that great as a restricted free agent. Maybe the Celts are offering what he really is worth. Its easy to overrate yourself when you are playing with great players. His half court game is a clear weakness. And it would not surprise me if Daniels becomes the preferred point when the game is on the line. What is Daniels worth? If Daniels emerges as the preferred point, Rondo’s stock drops.

by Bozo on Oct 21, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Your completely off your rocker if you think Daniels is going to play instead of Rondo when a games on the line. Maybe Eddie will play because he can shoot, but Daniels will not play over Rondo. Rondos a better playmaker, and he’s a better defender than Daniels against actual point guards. Daniels is just as bad an outside shooter, so itd make no sense to play him over Rondo.

by misterx2day on Oct 21, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rondo is young. He’s still looking towards his second contract at age 28 or 29. To be a max salary player then, he needs to win some more titles and play in some all star games.

If he were 32 years old, it might be different, but I doubt if his contract status this year will affect his play one way or another.

by Brickowski on Oct 21, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs