The Boston Celtics, armed with a treasure trove of draft picks, young talent and tradable contracts, are going to find themselves in a lot of trade whispers in the two weeks leading up to this year's deadline. The rumor du jour? The New York Daily News reported Wednesday that the Celtics have "engaged the Houston Rockets in talks about a possible deal for Dwight Howard."
More from the Daily News: "Howard can opt out of his contract this summer, and considering his back and knee issues, it doesn’t make much sense for Boston GM Danny Ainge to use the assets on a player with declining skills and a battered body.