Ray Allen has been around long enough to know anything is possible.

When Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge called a meeting with Allen, the veteran was appreciative of the organization’s efforts to keep him in the loop with the trading deadline approaching.

Even though Allen had disciplined himself to ignore the rumors, they are hard to avoid when an expiring contract has made him the focal point of rumors floating around the NBA circuit. The most talked-about report had Golden State interested in sending Monta Ellis to Boston in exchange for Allen.

Because of this, Ainge wanted to clear the air. He met with Allen and his family for half-an-hour at the Celtics training facility on Tuesday in Waltham.

“We talked yesterday and he just wanted me to know that he hasn’t done anything or tried anything to seek out a trade,” Allen told WEEI.com prior to Wednesday’s Celtics-Heat game. “He just, based off of what he feels that we’ve done for the organization on and off the floor, he was like I just owe it to you so that you know there’s nothing that’s been done on my behalf. It’s just teams inquiring, natural NBA business.”

[Click here to hear what Ray Allen said about all of the rumors swirling and his meeting with Ainge.]

Ainge reiterated to WEEI’s Big Show on Wednesday that he has not had any conversations regarding a trade that would move Allen. He felt it was unlikely that the Celtics would find a deal that would help them with a title both this season and in the future. Their priority, Ainge said, is winning now.

And besides, they like having Allen on the court.

“We want Ray,” Ainge said. “We think Ray is a huge part of our winning a championship this year.”

Allen does not doubt the Celtics appreciation of his game and contributions to the Boston community. In addition to his Ray of Hope Foundation, the Allens became heavily involved with the Joslin Diabetes Center after their son Walker was diagnosed in 2008.

At the same time, there is a reality of the game. While Ainge said the Celtics have not actively sought out a trade nor have they been “anywhere near or had any discussion,” that does not mean they wouldn’t entertain talks either.

After 14 years in the league, Allen understands how it works.

“I really understand that this is a business and I got traded when I was the least one to be traded when I was in Milwaukee. So anything can happen. Anything can happen,” Allen said. “There’s nobody that’s really untouchable in this league, so I appreciated his candidness, letting me know and letting my wife know, and my boys were in the office running around. You always hate to see people do business behind your back and kind of not keep you alert, so it just spoke volumes of who he is and as a GM doing his job.

“But, you know, he still could. I don’t know. It depends on what is thrown out there. So it’s not that I worry about it. It’s a business. My job still has to be done the same.”

One Comments for “Ray Allen: ‘Anything Can Happen’”

1. zoe Says:
   February 4th, 2010 at 4:58 pm

   why would the Golden State trade the only Good player they have ..it makes no sense what so ever..get people to help him; do not trade him…

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