Rondo-to-Mavs deal nearly finished- ESPN.com

The Boston Celtics have finalized a deal that is sending Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks. Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, Jameer Nelson and two draft picks will all be heading to the Dallas Mavericks. Rondo would join Dirk Nowitzki, Monta Ellis, Tyson Chandler and Chandler Parsons in a starting five that is looking to compete for the NBA championship. The Celtics were at the roster maximum of 15 before the trade and will need to part with additional players to absorb three from Dallas.

From a basketball standpoint this is a great move from both teams. The Mavericks improve their team this current year. They got an all-star point guard without having to give a huge player up. Many experts give them a shot to win the Western Conference, including myself. This was also a good move from Bostons position. The Celtics were not going to win with Rondo there. He is a great asset to have but they were still losing. The Celtics good three half decent players and two draft picks that will help them rebuild. This is a good long run move from the Celtics position. 

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