Shira Springer of the Boston Globe reports: This morning, The Celtics will decide whether or not to offer Mikki Moore a second 10-day contract.

In this morning's Boston Herald, Mark Murphy reported that Celtics had already decided not to offer more a second 10-day deal but concern over Tony Battie's sore right knee has caused the Celtics to reconsider.

Since joining the Celtics on January 6th, Moore has played just seven total minutes and has no statistics to his name.

In other Celtics news, Shira Springer reports: If Grant Long's left hand checks out with doctors in Atlanta tomorrow, the Celtics will likely sign him to a contract.

Long was the Celtics' first choice to fill the 13th roster spot but the injury prevented a signing.

''It's a lot better,'' said Long, reached by phone last night. ''I'm not medically inclined to give an opinion. I'm scheduled to see my doctor and we'll see then. I can't do anything until I see him. But there's not a whole lot I can't do. [The Celtics] have actually said that they would like to reevaluate [the injury].''

The Celtics' medical staff examined the injury Jan. 5. Since then, Long has been running, keeping up his conditioning, and working on his shooting with his good hand. When healthy, Long believes he could be a good addition.

''As a player I've always had the attitude that there's not a whole lot a coach can ask of you so I can play for anyone,'' said Long. ''He can ask you to give your best effort every night and that's what I do and you get whatever that generates. The thing that's always consistent [with my play] is my effort.''