Ray Allen Going Back To Boston

By: Tyler Ward

The Celtics reported tonight that they have re-signed shooting guard, Ray Allen. The contract is said to be worth $20 million over two years. The second year also has an opt-out clause, ESPN's Marc Stein reports. Allen had endured interest from Chicago and Miami, but decided to come back to the Celtics for a chance to win another championship.

Since they re-signed Allen, the Celtics have to fill many roster spots after they've already committed $63 million to Allen, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins, Glen Davis, and the money they have to pay Rasheed Wallace when he retires. With only six players, they are going to have to figure out some way to sign other players that can fill out the bench. 

It was likely that Allen would return to Boston after Paul Pierce came back and Doc Rivers decided to coach for at least one more season. They still have the same role players they did last year when they lost to the Lakers in the NBA Finals. This team, though, is getting older, so it may be a tougher road to get back to the Finals this upcoming season.

Allen has been known throughout his career as one of the best pure shooters in NBA history. Last season, Allen averaged 16.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game for the Celtics. For his career, Allen has averaged 20.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists with the Bucks, Sonics, and Celtics.