With trade rumors continually swirling involving his name, it appears that Paul Pierce may finally be able to put the uncertainty about his future to rest.  

According to the Boston Herald, Pierce and the Celtics are finalizing some details then it's expected that an announcement will be made that Pierce has agreed to a three-year extension with the club.

Pierce has two years remaining on his present deal and will thus forego his option to sever the contract next summer and become an unrestricted free agent. While it is likely to contain an early out clause, the new arrangement will cover him through the end of the 2010-11 season.

Ainge met with Pierce?s agent, Jeff Schwartz, at halftime and for part of the third quarter of the Celts? summer league game yesterday, continuing talks on the extension that warmed considerably at the beginning of July.

Both sides had expressed confidence this week that things would be worked out.