Sadly, Paul Pierce is injured.  The upside is it gives Tony Allen a chance for some meaningful minutes in PP's absence.  Prior to TA's devastating knee injury a few years ago, he was having a terrific 10-12 game tear.  This may allow TA the chance he needs to shine.  It may also allow the Celtics to showcase him.  Could this all work together nicely to enhance his trade value?  What do you predict?

It seems every time I see Andre Miller play, I am impressed that he plays the point very well.  He does a good job distributing the ball, and handles it very well.  For a team like the Celtics, who really only had one true point guard (Rondo) all of last year, it seems like Miller would be terrific back-up.

How do you all feel about pursuing Miller with the LLE?  I look forward to seeing your responses.

Sam Cassell seems to be providing Danny Ainge with some roster flexibility as well as some unofficial coaching.  I suspect that unofficial coaching may become official by the trade deadline, thus allowing Danny the flexibility to sign a free agent and make a trade.

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