| 4/18/2013 11:50:00 AM |
Description: Even though he hasn't played in almost three months, Celtics guard Rajon Rondo still ended the season with the highest assist average in the NBA (11.1 apg). | Insight: Rondo's average has hovered in that 11 to 12 range for the last three seasons and we imagine it would be in that same neighborhood in 2013-14 when his knee is healthy again. Chris Paul finished second with an average of 9.7 apg while New Orleans' Greivis Vasquez came in third in the assist race with an even nine per contest. | | |
| 2/13/2013 2:52:00 PM |
Description: Celtics guard Rajon Rondo had ACL surgery on Tuesday in Florida. It was done by Dr. James Andrews, according to president of basketball operations Danny Ainge. | Insight: As expected, Rondo is done for the season. Paul Pierce has been the main distributor with Rondo out, producing 7.5 apg in his last six contests. | | |
| 2/8/2013 10:02:00 PM |
Description: Comcast New England reports that Celtics guard Rajon Rondo's ACL injury is only a partial tear. He should be recovered in six months, meaning that he could be ready for the start of the 2013-14 regular season. | Insight: That's certainly good news for the Celtics, though it has no bearing on this season's fantasy implications. Rondo was the only true point guard on Boston's roster so the Celtics have been forced to go with a point guard by committee in his absence. Paul Pierce has been the main distributor with Rondo out, producing 6.2 apg in his last six contests. | | |
| 1/27/2013 2:41:00 PM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo's knee injury is much worse that a hyperextension. His MRI Sunday revealed a torn ACL, and he is out for the rest of the season. SOURCE: Mark Murphy, Boston Herald | Insight: The date for Rondo's surgery will be determined. This is a massive blow to Boston's playoff chances. The team really doesn't have a formidable backup point guard. Avery Bradley and Courtney Lee split those duties Sunday but we could see Jason Terry and even Leandro Barbosa get PG minutes the rest of the season. | | |
| 1/27/2013 1:10:00 PM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo was a late scratch from Sunday's game against Miami due to a hyperextended right knee. | Insight: Rondo injured his knee Friday against the Hawks. Courtney Lee got the start Sunday while Rondo will have an MRI. | | |
| Hot | 1/25/2013 10:33:00 PM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo committed six turnovers Friday against Atlanta but he also had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. | Insight: Friday was Rondo's league-leading fifth triple-double of the season and his second in as many nights. He's averaging 18.8 ppg, 8.8 rpg and 10.4 apg in his last five games. | | |
| 1/17/2013 8:59:00 PM |
Description: Celtics guard Rajon Rondo will start for the Eastern Conference in next month's All-Star Game in Houston. | Insight: It's Rondo's fourth All-Star appearance and the first time he's been voted in as a starter. He's leading the NBA with 11.2 apg this season. | | |
| 1/14/2013 9:59:00 PM |
Description: Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo had his third triple-double of the season and second of January Monday against the Bobcats. Rondo shot 8-of-11 and made 1-1 from the foul line for 17 points with 10 rebounds, 12 assists and just two turnovers. | Insight: Rondo's lack of threes, poor free-throw percentage (.644) and high turnover totals (3.6) are what prevent him from being an elite fantasy point guard but he's still a must-start player. | | |
| 1/9/2013 10:53:00 AM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo should return from his one-game suspension for Wednesday's game against Phoenix. | Insight: Rondo is still an assist machine, averaging 11.3 per game for the season, though just 8.4 over his last nine games. The punishment was for an incident Rondo had with an official Saturday night in Atlanta. It's the second time Rondo's been suspended this season. | | |
| 1/7/2013 4:44:00 PM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for Monday's game against the Knicks. | Insight: The punishment stems from an incident Rondo had with an official Saturday night in Atlanta. It's already the second time Rondo's been suspended this season and the fourth time he's been banned in the last two years. Jason Terry (11 ppg) is expected to start in Rondo's place. | | |
| 1/5/2013 10:32:00 PM |
Description: Celtics guard Rajon Rondo recorded his second triple-double of the season Saturday in a win against Atlanta (14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists). | Insight: Rondo has had more triple-doubles than anyone in basketball over the last two seasons. Saturday was his eighth since the start of 2011-12. | | |
| 1/3/2013 11:43:00 AM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo (hip) started alongside Avery Bradley on Wednesday and produced 11 points and 10 assists. | Insight: It was Rondo's first double-double since Dec. 14 against Houston. He played almost 40 minutes which should indicate that the hip injury is getting much better. | | |
| 1/2/2013 6:32:00 PM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo (hip) will start alongside Avery Bradley on Wednesday. SOURCE: Sean Grande, Celtics play-by-play broadcaster | Insight: Rondo played 36 minutes on Sunday, scoring just two points on 1-of-6 shooting but missed Tuesday's practice, leading us to believe that the sore hip/thigh was still bothering him. Bradley will be making his season debut following a lengthy rehab from a dislocated left shoulder. | | |
| 1/2/2013 11:11:00 AM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game after struggling in Sunday's game and missing Tuesday's practice. | Insight: Rondo played 36 minutes on Sunday, scoring just two points on 1-of-6 shooting. Missing practice means the bruised hip/thigh is still bothering him. The good news for Celtics' fans is that Leandro Barbosa returned Sunday from a personal absence and Avery Bradley is expected to make his season debut. Still, that doesn't help Rondo's fantasy owners who will still have to start a less than completely healthy point guard. | | |
| Cold | 1/1/2013 4:34:00 PM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game after missing Tuesday's practice. SOURCE: Chris Forsberg, ESPNBoston.com | Insight: Rondo returned to the lineup on Sunday after missing Saturday's game but struggled in 36 minutes, scoring two points on 1-of-6 shooting. Tuesday's absence means the bruised hip/thigh is still bothering him. | | |
| Cold | 12/31/2012 12:47:00 PM |
Description: Boston point guard Rajon Rondo returned to the lineup Sunday against Sacramento but had one of his worst games of the season. He finished with just two points and 10 assists in 36 minutes. | Insight: After starting the season 12-9, the Celtics have now lost seven of their last nine games including all three on their West Coast swing. Perhaps Avery Bradley's return to the lineup Wednesday against Memphis will be the spark Boston needs to get back on track. | | |
| Cold | 12/30/2012 10:08:00 AM |
Description: Boston guard Rajon Rondo isn't sure if he'll be able to play Sunday after missing Saturday's game with a bruised hip and thigh. "I honestly don't know," Rondo said. "I'm trying to." SOURCE: Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald | Insight: Rondo leads the NBA in assists but also is turning the ball over 3.7 times per game. Courtney Lee started in place of Rondo Saturday and scored 18 points but failed to record an assist. In fact, the Celtics' assist leader on Saturday was Kevin Garnett with four. Boston plays at Sacramento at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday. | | |
| Cold | 12/29/2012 9:43:00 PM |
Description: Boston guard Rajon Rondo won't play Saturday against the Warriors. He's dealing with a bruised hip. | Insight: Rondo must have suffered the injury during Thursday night's blowout loss against the Clippers. Earlier this season Rondo had a streak of 37 games in a row with 10 or more assists. In his last six games, he's only reached double-digit assists once. Courtney Lee (6.5 ppg) is likely to get the start in Rondo's place. | | |
| Cold | 12/25/2012 10:35:00 AM |
Description: After averaging 13 assists per game through November, Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has averaged just 11.1 in nine December games and 9.0 in his last four contests. | Insight: The Celtics have lost three of their last four games and Rondo has been inconsistent scoring 20 or more in two games and six points in the other two. He's still a must start because he has the potential to explode at any point, but we are a little concerned with his drop in production. | | |
| 12/20/2012 10:35:00 AM |
Description: Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo hasn't doled out double-digit assists in three straight games but he has scored 20-plus points in his last two. | Insight: It has been a mixed bag since Rondo returned from a two-game suspension eight games ago. In 39 mpg, Rondo is averaging 15.4 ppg, 11.1 apg, 5.9 rpg and 2.0 spg but shooting just 65.6 percent from the foul line and turning the ball over 5.0 times per game in that stretch. | | |
