Following Thursday's NBA Draft, Celtics GM Danny Ainge said that the team intends to go forward with Rondo on board, WEEI.com reports.

Analysis:

Just as the selection of Smart didn't mean the Celtics would trade Rondo, Ainge's words after the draft don't mean that they won't. At this point, there's still nothing beyond speculation, and it's entirely possible that the Celtics like the idea of a Rondo-Smart backcourt pairing.