When Rodney Rogers was traded to Boston last month many were left scratching their heads.  At first glance it appeared as thought he Celtics were playing for now, which they are, but are they a championship threat this season?  

Certainly not we say, and if we are correct the Boston Celtics may have made a big mistake last month.  

Celtics owner Paul Gaston has already laid the law down; No Luxury Tax!  Boston have nine players under contract for next season for somewhere between $51 million and $52 million depending on the salary of Paul Pierce.  With the luxury tax expected to be in the low fifties (no one knows yet) how do they accomodate for Rodney Roger's salary, especially when he is worth much more than the $2.6 million he is earning now.

''There's no wiggle room there whatsoever,'' Pond said. ''If we're going to err, we're going to err on the side of being low. We have to be under the luxury tax figure, whatever it might be.''

If Rogers is allowed to walk free it would mean the Celtics traded Joe Johnson, selected tenth overall in the past draft, and this season's number one pick for Tony Delk.

It is unlikely Rogers would agree to a contract under the $3-$5 million mark, making things difficult for the Celtics.