Like (Brandon) Bass, (Mickael) Pietrus expressed a desire to return to the Celtics.

“Mike enjoyed his year there and I think he gave Boston a significant lift in the playoffs,’’ (Bill) McCandless said. “Obviously, the Celtics have to consider who, what, and where for their team. Does (Kevin) Garnett come back? Does Ray (Allen) come back?

“The reality is, Mike really enjoyed the season and he loves Boston, he really does.’’

via Gary Washburn and Frank Dell’Apa of The Boston Globe