The Boston Celtics are showing a renewed willingness to include Rajon Rondo in trades, according to sources.

The Celtics have left strong impressions with rival organizations that they’re prepared to make a deal that includes Rondo, sources said. Boston has been engaged in discussions described as “serious” in recent days, but no trade agreement is imminent.

Boston's asking price for Rondo remains "pretty high, probably higher than most want to pay," according to one league official.

The Celtics have focused talks on Rondo toward Western Conference teams rather than East.