Here’s ESPN Boston reporting on the post-Rajon Rondo Celtics:
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Boston Celtics rookie Marcus Smart drew his first career start in Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat.
Three days after the Celtics traded All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks, Smart shuffled into the starting role. Evan Turner, who started Friday’s game, will come off the bench, where coach Brad Stevens thinks he can better utilize Turner’s versatility.
Smart has appeared in only 11 games this season while battling ankle and Achilles injuries.