With the Sox looking outmatched and uninterested in this year's ALCS, I thought I'd brighten up your mornings with a bit of potentially good news...  I don't want to jinx anything, so I'm not going to dig too deep into this, buuuuuuuuuuuut, here's a little quote (via the Boston Globe), from Doc Rivers after last night's exhibition win over the Cavs:

When asked if Cassell could be an assistant coach and not a player when the season starts, Rivers said, "I don't know yet. We'll see."

So you're telling me there's a chance?!?!

Other good Celtics news:

Ainge plans on exercising Rondo's 2009-2010 team option, worth $2.09 million.  That gives us plenty of time to work out a long-term deal before he hits the market after the 2010 season.

"I love playing with my teammates here," Rondo said. "I love the organization. It's a great organization and great to be a part of the Celtic tradition, the history. I definitely don't want to leave anything on the table.

"We have the Big Three here and I want to milk them as much as possible. I want to be around when they're here and when they're gone."

Lastly, the Beast known as Kendrick Perkins was in action last night, grabbing 5 boards in 21 minutes.  He took no field goal attempts, said he felt "a little winded" and committed 4 fouls, but he's back.  Season starts in just a few days.