Rajon Rondo(notes) will not sign a contract extension with the Boston Celtics, allowing him to join next summer’s heralded free-agent class, the player’s agent told Yahoo! Sports late Monday.

Rondo and the Celtics have until Saturday to negotiate an extension, but his agent, Bill Duffy, said the point guard has already made a decision to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season.

Duffy said he has had recent talks with the Celtics about Rondo, but the negotiations never progressed enough to lead him to believe the sides were close to a deal. Celtics president Danny Ainge couldn’t be reached for comment.

“We’re not going to do an extension right now,” Duffy said. “The conversation has been cordial. We’ve been talking the last couple of weeks. There is a difference between the perception of him in their eyes and our eyes. With that being said, the focus is on Rajon to have a fantastic season and concentrate on winning a championship.”

this can't be good for boston's championship aspirations. remember all those trade stories from around the draft? sounds like they might have been true.

anyway, he's the best PG on the free agent market next year. he'll get money from someone.

It's a pipe dream but I hope Boston screws up.

jimimou wrote:

Nalod wrote:The real question is why Boston won't resign this kid?

He likly is asking for max money and he is very immature from what I have read.

Im thinking Boston is being smart as not to invest in a commodity like that as he is the next generaion player to still be around when the big three age out in two years.

If he wants the big money then I am sure he was fine with trade talk as boston was trying to accomidate him.

He'll be restricted so he will let the market determine his value. Smart for both parties to do this.

When is CP3 unrestricted?

2011 i believe

2012 along with Dwight Howard.

I'd love to have Rondo but there's no way the Celtics don't match any offer we give them. Also remember, he's not a max player yet I guarantee I bet a lot of people will be praying we give him a max offer and hope he's the savior of the franchise.

SupremeCommander wrote:Rondo is uber-talented but he's a complimentary piece. He's not a franchise guy. He's the perfect third or fourth option and maybe he'll progress into a legitimate second banana. But I wouldn't pay him franchise money.

+1

His stock dropped in the draft and his team is reluctant!

With Ray, Kg and Pierce all alpha's Rondo is kept inline, but what is it about him?