Shaquille O'Neal says that Rasheed Wallace is thinking about playing next season despite the expectation that he'll retire.

Wallace told Boston during the NBA Finals that, despite having two years and nearly $13 million left on his contract, he was planning to retire.

"I know Rasheed is thinking about coming back," said O'Neal. "Rasheed, go on and come back for one or two more years."

The Celtics have been looking for a trade partner to take on Wallace's contract and the cap relief that will come with it should he retire.