The dust is still settling from the blockbuster deal that will ship Celtics icons Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce south on Interstate 95 to Atlantic Division rival Brooklyn in exchange for a cadre of players and first-round draft picks.
But, already, the notion is firmly in place that the Celtics’ first season in full rebuilding mode will be loaded with losses, which could land them in the 2014 draft lottery — and in the running for star prospect Andrew Wiggins.
While there are still questions surrounding the Celtics’ immediate future — such as who will be the coach — many around the league believe the Celtics won’t be nearly as bad as some might believe.
The main factor, several league sources said, is All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo. Full story for BostonGlobe.com subscribers.
Baxter Holmes can be reached at baxter.holmes@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter at @BaxterHolmes.
