Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge has declared he is looking for a backup for Paul Pierce.  A big problem last year was our lack of depth at that position.  My personal favorite is Timberwolves swingman Rodney Carney.  Last year, as a backup, he averaed 7 points-per-game, was very quick and was defensive-minded.

On defense, we won't lose a step alongside our defensive-minded backup Rasheed Wallace and a strong defense lineup including Kendrick Perkins, Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo.

On offense, he gives something Rondo desperately needs:  A running partner.  Rondo is one of the quickest players in the league and Carney gives him a guy who sprints up the court as opposed to the slower footed Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Garnett, Perkins and now Wallace.  We can sign Carney to a deal for a few years for relatively cheap.  Jamario Moon, Ainge's current perference for backup, is only a restricted free agent and is we make him an offer, there's a pretty good chance Moon's team, the Miami heat, will match the offer.

In league news, Jazz forward Paul Milsap has signed an offer sheet to go to the Portland Trailblazers, which the Utah Jazz are not expected to match.  The Blazers spend a lot of money on Milsap, who is a quality player, but they chose him over Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, who could have been a Blazer.  For me, that is a toss-up.  The Blazers could use Odom's quality play and veteran's presence, but it is possible Odom was playing for a contract.  As of now, it is expected the Lakers will resign him for a little more than the Lakers wanted and a little less than Odom wanted.

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