According to Tony Allen’s agent, Mike Higgins, the Celtics are in discussions with the unrestricted free agent guard, who averaged 6.1 points and 2.7 rebounds in 54 games last season and embraced his role as a defensive stopper. Celtics president Danny Ainge has said that he would like to bring Allen back. Allen has reportedly drawn the interest of the Lakers, Nets, Heat, and Bulls . . . http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2010/07/10/rice_is_still_team_minded/