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A judge has set bail at $25,000 for Boston Celtics basketball player Terrence Williams after he was arrested and accused of brandishing a gun around the mother of his 10-year-old son during a visitation exchange. He was booked into the King County Jail in Seattle early Monday for investigation of assault. Bail was set during an afternoon court appearance, and the judge scheduled another hearing for Wednesday. Courier-Journal

Boston Celtics, Law, Terrence Williams 

Greg Oden is still on the Celtics’ radar, but the oft-injured free agent center doesn’t seem to be a high priority. There have been good reports lately on Oden, who met with the C’s three months ago. “We’ll look into Greg still,” Ainge said of the 2007 No. 1 overall pick who hasn’t played since making 21 appearances in the 2009-10 season. “He wasn’t ready to play when we saw him last. He wasn’t ready to work out — I mean, not like a real workout. We’ll probably check into that some time this summer.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Greg Oden 

Wilcox will be a free agent on July 1 and it's questionable whether I will return to the Celtics. "Now is definitely a good time for me because I've had a chance to play, get contact during the whole season," I said. "I did not play a lot of minutes and I'm feeling good right now. So I've got a lot of extra-time to just to prepare and work on my game. This time that I have off right now is a time for me to grind and get my game right." Wilcox said he wants to return to the Celtics. "I definitely think I can help this team," I said. "This year I really was not able to show a lot of stuff that I can do, injuries and different things like that. But I do think I can help this team or get to a situation where I can help. " Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Chris Wilcox 

So where one general manager shook his head and said, “Oh, they’re screwed,” another stated strongly, “As long as you have assets, you’re never screwed. The Celtics have players that other teams want. They’ve also got some guys that would be really hard to move, but when you’re talking about Rajon Rondo and even (Paul) Pierce and (Kevin) Garnett, those are people who can make a team better. Now the question then becomes who you can get back for them and will those new guys make the Celtics better.” One GM asked about Rondo said, “I haven’t heard his name being put out there like I have in the past, but if they’re ever going to try to overhaul that team, they’re going to have to at least be willing to discuss him (in trades). The thing is, with Rondo coming off an ACL (tear), teams will be looking to get a bargain, and Boston can’t go there. They’re better off letting him come back and show everyone what he can do again.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Trade, Rajon Rondo 

“I’m really not sure what the Celtics will be able to do. Players get older, and that makes it harder to trade them. It’s hard to get another team to give you an asset of any value when they’re getting someone who will only be playing another year or two. Not many teams want to go that way, because it means they’d have to win right now to make the trade worthwhile — and that’s hard to do under any circumstances. “Everyone knows KG and Pierce can still play, but if you’re another team, what can you really give up for them? Another coach may want to make that deal, but the GM and the owner probably won’t.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Trade 

Danny Ainge had been joking the Celtics won’t suffer in the upcoming draft for the loss of Ryan McDonough to the Suns, because “I have Ryan’s brain waves.” The new Phoenix general manager laughed, but he went on to suggest there is truth within the humor. “That was, I think, one of the reasons Danny and I worked so well together,” said McDonough, who worked his way through the Celtics organization to become Ainge’s top lieutenant. “We did agree on a lot of players. It was kind of weird. “We didn’t agree just to agree. One of us would say, ‘You know who I really like?’ And almost without fail, the other guy would say a name, and the other would be like, ‘Geez, how did you know that?’ I learned a lot from him. I obviously only have a fraction of his experience and knowledge, but I think that’s why we worked so well together.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Danny Ainge, Ryan McDonough 

The Celtics will have one summer league entry this Year as opposed to the two teams last year they carried. Boston will play in the Orlando Summer League team but will not feature that Bradley or Jared Sullinger. Sullinger is recovering from back surgery as expected. Bradley, who has missed the past two summers with injuries, is being held out to get rest. Fab Melo and the Celtics' first-round pick will be the featured players. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Summer League, Jared Sullinger, Fab Melo 

The Lakers' cap situation is atrocious. Don't be shocked if they trade forward/center Pau Gasol, who is recovering from a knee procedure and needs another 10 weeks of rehabilitation. The 7-footer is entering the final year of his contract and will earn $19.28 million next year. The Cavs might be open to a deal like that, adding a veteran player to the group of youngsters on the roster. Another name could be Celtics forward Paul Pierce. News-Herald

Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Paul Pierce, Trade, Pau Gasol 

Don't read much into which teams interviewed which players out in Chicago. Many teams lined up guys they know won't come in for actual workouts over the next few weeks. For instance, Boston -- picking No. 16 -- interviewed Victor Oladipo, who is expected to go before the Celtics pick. Danny Ainge and his staff also brought in Noel, who is expected to go either first or second overall. CBSSports.com

Boston Celtics, Draft, Nerlens Noel, Victor Oladipo 

Chris Mannix: An aside on Boston. C's met with Victor Oladipo, who will likely be gone in top-ten. Met with Kelly Olynyk, too. Could be looking to move up Twitter

Boston Celtics, Draft, Kelly Olynyk, Victor Oladipo 

Steve Bulpett: Kevin Garnett will not need surgery on his foot/ankle. Medical staff thinks rest will solve the problem. Twitter @SteveBHoop

Boston Celtics, Injuries, Kevin Garnett 

Admittedly, I was trying to connect dots with the Wolves and Boston's Paul Pierce. But even if Boston buys Pierce out this summer, a source very much downplayed any scenario in which Pierce ends up with the Wolves. Saunders has intimate knowledge of Pierce after consulting for Boston last postseason. 1500 ESPN

Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Paul Pierce, Flip Saunders 

Celtic assistant general manager and team counsel Mike Zarren turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, two league sources told the Herald yesterday. The job eventually went to Sam Hinkie. “I don’t know all the details, but I know there was strong interest in Mike from Philly,” said Ainge. “I don’t know why (he turned it down). You’ll have to ask him.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Mike Zarren, Sam Hinkie 

The Celtics have to decide by June 30 whether to buy out Pierce’s contract at $5 million. Ainge said the sides have not had discussions, but an NBA source said Pierce’s family is already beginning to prepare for relocation from Boston, assuming that the Celtics will execute the buyout or trade his expiring contract in the offseason. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce, Danny Ainge 

Gary Washburn: FWIW, #celtics will have just one summer league entry, participating at Orlando Summer League. Last season, BOS had teams in ORL and Vegas Twitter @GwashNBAGlobe

Boston Celtics, Summer League 

"Yeah (he'll be back), Doc and I are talking about our team next year," Ainge said. "(No suspense) from my perspective. We've got a great coach. We've got a coach everybody would love to have and he's got three years left on his contract and I think Doc likes Boston, too.Coaches get tired, though. It's a hard job. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, Danny Ainge, Coaching 

With Rivers back, the Celtics can now begin formulating their roster for next season. Ainge said he has not talked with Kevin Garnett, who will turn 37 on Sunday and is considering retirement. "I don't think I have the answers that Kevin will want," Ainge said. "So I gotta figure there's a lot to do (before we talk) and I think there's a lot of questions in Kevin's mind as there is every year, to determine whether he's coming back. I'm not ready to answer everything that he will want to know." Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Danny Ainge, Kevin Garnett 

Gary Washburn: #celtics interviewed draft prospects Mason Plumlee, Cody Zeller, Rudy Gobert, Glen Rice Jr. and Victor Oladipo on Wednesday night Twitter @GwashNBAGlobe

Boston Celtics, Draft, Glen Rice, Mason Plumlee, Cody Zeller, Rudy Gobert, Victor Oladipo, Glen Rice Jr 

Gary Washburn: Danny Ainge confirms that Doc Rivers is returning next season as #celtics coach. "We've got a coach everybody would love to have." Twitter @GwashNBAGlobe

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, Danny Ainge, Coaching 

David 'Dubi' Pick: Former NC-State swingman Courtney Fells, now competing in Israeli playoffs, has committed to play for Boston Celtics in NBA Summer League. Twitter @IAmDPick

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Summer League, Courtney Fells