The Celtics might need a guard or two after losing Tony Allen, who underwent left thumb surgery yesterday, and trading Sam Cassell to Sacramento. The team could also use reinforcements up front, if it is using the blueprint that helped build last year's NBA championship season. (Full article: 678 words)

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