Julian Benbow of the Boston Globe writes... -------------- With reports circling about interest in fiery if disgruntled Portland guard Rudy Fernandez, Ainge acknowledged that he was pursuing trade options, though he wasn’t sure a deal would fall in place. "We’re just continuing to explore available players and trade possibilities and see what sort of options are there,’’ said the Celtics president. "There are some trade discussions that we’re having. I don’t know the likelihood of those happening, but we’ll continue to not rush into something unless it’s something that we’re really excited about.’’ -------------- Bumped to the front page. Thanks Nick Van Excellent. -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter