<p align="center"></p> The RealGM staff is reporting that the Celtics have picked up the contract option on Rajon Rondo through 2008-2009:</p> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> The Boston Celtics announced Tuesday that the team has picked up the contract option on guard <u>Rajon Rondo</u> for the 2008-09 season. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The second-year man out of Kentucky averaged 6.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.43 steals per game during the 2007-08 preseason. The 6’1 guard, who started all seven of the Celtics preseason contests, was originally acquired in a draft night trade from the Phoenix Suns along with <u>Brian Grant</u> and cash considerations in exchange for a future first round pick on June 28, 2006.</p> </div></p> It also looks as though the previous reports about the Celtics waiting on dealing with Tony Allen's contract are true, which I think is very smart.</p>
Good news. What do you we'll end up signing Rondo, how much money? (if say he continues to improve)</p>
Picking up the option was a no-brainer with how important Rondo is projected to be for the Celtics. As far as what he will get after his rookie contract, what do you guys think his stats will be?</p>
