Rondo cleared for practice

Celtics head coach Brad Stevens told reporters after today's practice that Rajon Rondo has been cleared for full contact in practice.

Rondo met with Dr. James Andrews yesterday, and Andrews gave him the O.K. to partake in full-contact practice activities.

Stevens said Rondo had an intense workload during today's 45-minute practice. When asked how he looked, Stevens shot a sly smile and responded, "Pretty good."

Stevens went on to say, "Rajon's doing more and more in practice every day. And he had a good trip yesterday, as far as getting good news."

Although Rondo has the green light, don't expect to see him in a game any time soon. Stevens said Rondo will not play until January at the earliest.

"He won't play in games, is what I've been told, until after the first of the year," Stevens said. "Hopefully, as we get into January, he'll be closer."