Paul Pierce may be Mark Blount's captain, no more

Rumors are heating up of a Paul Pierce to Portland deal that would bring back the 3rd overall pick in this summers NBA draft along with Nick Van Exel.

Its a bad move, but perhaps one that must be made after the Celtics superstar appeared with a giant band aid wrapped around his head during a post game show this summer. Think of it this way, you trade your pouty headache for the 3rd pick and a boat load of money (team option for Nick Van Exel). Then use that money to sign Ray Allen or a combination of lesser stars. You follow? You smell what I'm smokin'?

By the way, Ray Allen is in the market for a new home in the New England area...makes you wonder, doesn't it?