The news today is still buzzing about Telfair's arrest and Allen's acquittal. As Jeff reports over on CelticsBlog, the Celtics have been making too much news for all the wrong reasons. I can only hope that our fortunes are due to change and soon we will be back on the positive track.

The Globe and Herald both report on the Celtics wanting to cut ties with Telfair. According to Telfair's agent, Danny hasn't said they are going to cut him or buy him out. I expect them to try to include him in a trade first since his expiring contract could be the filler needed to make a deal work. Telfair's agent has some strong words about the Celtics decision:

“It’s a cheap shot and my client is very disappointed,” Hayes said. “It seemed to me that they were looking for an opportunity to dump this kid who has worked really hard in his life.

“He’s a hard-working guy,” he said. “He’s got some problems. He’s got some extenuating circumstances, but the bottom line is that he worked hard to get where he is and a lot of people are counting on him. The Celtics are taking advantage of this situation to get rid of him.”

"Why do that [make a public statement about removing the nameplate]? Why not say, 'Give it a little time. We'll see what happened.' They should show more restraint after they told him not to cooperate with police against a group of hoodlums [in the Fabolous case] who have been terrorizing athletes and celebrities across the country."

Ainge said recently that Allen's rehab is on course and that the Celtics expect him back on the court for training camp.