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According to agent Bill McCandless, four teams have called to register interest in the former Celtics swingman, including one that could be construed as particularly serious. Pietrus has spoken personally with officials from two of these teams, including one coach. Boston Herald

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Sean Deveney: FA Mickael Pietrus said he wants to come back to #Celtics. Has not heard from them but agent Bill McCandless said, "This is a long process." Twitter

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Sean Deveney: Mickael Pietrus' agent, Bill McCandless, tells Sporting News he got two calls and a text about MP. He has not heard from the #Celtics. Twitter

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Mickael Pietrus 

Paul Flanner: Pietrus says his rehab for his knee is going well and he wants to be running on the court by August Twitter

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Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Thursday his hope is to reload the team for another run at the title. The Celtics have four unrestricted free agents - Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Brandon Bass, and Mickael Pietrus - that Ainge said he would like to re-sign for next season. The key piece, of course, is Garnett, who has yet to decide if he even wants to play next season. Boston Globe

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Mickael Pietrus is hoping that another operation on the right knee that was surgically repaired less than a year ago can help his agility after a painful season with the Celtics. Pietrus, an unrestricted free agent, underwent surgery Wednesday and will be sidelined about six weeks, according to agent Bill McCandless. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Mickael Pietrus, Injuries 

McCandless said Pietrus considered going to Germany to have a regenerative procedure similar to the ones undergone by the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and the Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez. Boston Globe

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Mickael Pietrus: “My goal is to win a championship. I’m only 30, I look good, I’m healthy. I want it to happen here, because with the Celtics you have to respect that jersey. It’s about history. But that doesn’t mean I’m going somewhere else. They love me. I love them, too. My goal is to bring that Banner 18. I’m too young to be thinking about taking my goals away.” Boston Herald

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Ray Allen and Mickael Pietrus each underwent successful surgeries this morning, the Celtics announced yesterday in a statement. Allen had arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle while Pietrus underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The unrestricted free agents underwent their procedures at New England Baptist Hospital. Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Ray Allen, Mickael Pietrus, Injuries 

Celtics reserve guard Mickael Pietrus expressed great fondness for his time in Boston this season and suggested after Boston's Game 7 loss in Miami on Saturday that he would have interest in returning for another run at a title. "(The Celtics) work hard, they play hard, and every day is a part of history, so, that's what I was born for, to succeed and help history," said Pietrus. "Now it's you've got to go home and try to relax and work hard in the summertime, because I believe in my team." ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Mickael Pietrus 

Pietrus also heaped praise on his relationship with coach Doc Rivers and that might help entice him back to Boston. "Doc, to me, is like a dad," said Pietrus. "I came here, he took me under his shoulders, treated me like his son, and that's why I was so grateful to the Celtics this year, and so grateful to the players, too. So, hopefully I'll be back under his shoulder again next year and do it again. I just want to play hard for my team, play hard for Doc, because he has respect for me, I have respect for him -- and that's what it's all about for the franchise, respect." ESPN.com

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Asked about next season, Pietrus, an unrestricted free agent, replied, “Hopefully, everybody will be back. Next year, we look forward to work even harder and try to get that 18th [NBA championship]. My goal is to win a championship. I’m only 30. I want it to happen with the Boston Celtics. “I’m going to fight for whoever I play for next year. I’m going to work hard this summertime. Every day [with the Celtics] is a part of history.’’ Boston Globe

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Tom Haberstroh: Mickael Pietrus received a text from Shaq yesterday saying Keep Believing, Keep Playing. "And that's what I did." Twitter

Boston Celtics, Mickael Pietrus 

Pietrus (Guadeloupe) and Turiaf (Martinique) both grew up on Caribbean islands that are overseas territories of France. They met as teenagers and formed a bond playing for the French national team that has endured throughout their NBA careers. “We’ve known each other for quite a while,” Turiaf said. “We definitely have a special bond. We don’t have a chance to do it right now because of the hectic schedule, but we definitely keep in touch throughout the year.” Boston Herald

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“One of the best memories in my life as an athlete was to be a young kid just having fun together, playing for each other and ultimately winning the European championship in a fun fashion,” Turiaf said. “Those memories are with us for the rest of our lives.” Boston Herald

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The stat line for Pietrus might not be pretty. But it was definitely gritty, and gritty ruled the day. “Offensively I wasn’t able to get into a rhythm, so I think I gave up my offense for the benefit of the team,’’ Pietrus said. “So I’m just trying to do other things, like defense, try to play good defense on LeBron and [Dwyane Wade], and try to get a couple of rebounds. “The last two were huge. Sometimes that’s what it takes to win basketball games.’’ Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Mickael Pietrus 

It was as tense and hectic a playoff game as you will see, with physical contact galore, off-the-ball fouls, another Heat comeback (this time, from 18 down in the second quarter and 16 in the third) and two of the biggest stars on the bench when it was decided. It was only the fourth time James has fouled out in his career -- and first time in the playoffs. For Pierce, it was the second time in three games and third in his last five. "That's French," said the Frenchman, Mickael Pietrus, who drew James' sixth foul. "That's deja vu." CBSSports.com

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The Celtics honestly don’t know what to expect from Ray Allen on a game-by-game basis, but they’re not ready to make a change. Asked if he considered starting Mickael Pietrus ahead of Allen, coach Doc Rivers said, “No. We’re going to stay the way we are.” WEEI.com

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Jessica Camerato: Ray Allen gave Mickael Pietrus a pair of his Jordan's before Gm7. Keyon Dooling also has a pair of Rajon Rondo's Nikes. #SharingIsCaring Twitter

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Tonight will mark Mickael Pietrus’ first time back on the Wells Fargo Center court since one of the scariest moments of his life. When Pietrus was last in the Philadelphia arena, for a March 23 regular-season meeting between the Celtics [team stats] and 76ers, he was removed from the court by stretcher after suffering a concussion from a hard fall. The forward will take the floor tonight in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, a series tied 1-1, with mixed emotions. Boston Herald

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