a) I would welcome Starbury back. I was impressed with the discipline he showed this season as a teammate, and with the restraint (at several poignant moments, too much of it) he showed in regards to shot selection. With a preseason under his belt, I think he could be a valuable contributor.

b) I don’t see Ray getting an extension of the variety that he would be interested in, so there may be some substance to the trade rumors that keep cropping up. I can’t believe that the Celtics would trade Ray for pieces and an early draft pick and actually keep the player selected with the choice. If we end up with an early pick, whether by trading Ray or gasp Rondo or Perk, I’m assuming it’s because an impact player is on the way to Beantown.

“league executives”??

what exactly is a league executive?

1. I would like them to resign Marbury.
2. The Celtics are being smart not signing Ray to an extension even if he’ll take less money. The Celtics want Ray to be a expiring contract in case he gets hurt or isn’t effective anymore. In either case they can trade him to a cash strapped team

As for Marbury, at this point, Ainge should pretty much know who’s the better option, Marbury or Pruitt. We’re no longer in a playoff stretch, so he can make whatever cold-hearted cut he needs to between the two of them. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s Pruitt he keeps (a taller, better defender to pair with House).

It really would not be wise to get too comfortable—such as buying a new home—in Boston.

The Lakers are champs. Phil Jackson has more titles than Red. Kobe is only two short of Michael.

Now what? we are forced to trust Danny??? yep.

well good luck figuring out what this disfunctional goofball will do given the last two summers. Schizophrenia is a real possibility with ol’ Danny boy.