Given the Celtics' selection of Marcus Smart with the sixth overall pick in the 2014 draft, Rondo's days as a Celtic could be numbered.

Given the Celtics' selection of Marcus Smart with the sixth overall pick in the 2014 draft, Rondo's days as a Celtic could be numbered.

Analysis:

While nothing is imminent, trade talks have swirled over the past few weeks surrounding Rondo potentially being dealt from Boston. The Celtics have not confirmed whether they're actively shopping the veteran, but the acquisition of Smart would make the post-Rondo transition much easier. Still, at this point dealing Rondo is complete speculation.