CLEVELAND  --  Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said discussions continue with the agent of point guard Rajon Rondo. "I won't talk about that other than to say we're just having discussions with Rajon and Bill Duffy, his representative and we'll continue to have discussions with them, probably all the way up until the 31st [of October]," said Ainge, who also denied reports that contract talks had broken off. "As far as I'm concerned, I'm not aware of any discussions ending," he added. The Celtics have until Saturday to negotiate a new deal or Rondo becomes a restricted free agent at the end of the season. For more, visit the Green Street blog. 

CLEVELAND -- Rajon Rondo said he is aware of the ongoing effort to get his contract done by the end of the month. But before the opener in Cleveland, he said his focus is all on basketball. "The focus is on Cleveland," Rondo said. "It'll take care of itself. I just have to worry about doing my job tonight. Crazy timing, that's all." Celtics general manager Danny Ainge is expected to address the Glen Davis story in a meeting with reporters before the game at Quicken Loans Arena.