Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.

From Perk’s pregame interview on Wednesday:

He added that he, a free agent after this season, would consider a return.

“If the opportunity presents itself, I will,” said Perkins, now in his 12th season (he turned 30 on Monday). “But you never know. It’s not on me. I’ve got to be wanted to come back. It’s always that if.”

Boston Herald – Celtics Notebook: Kendrick Perkins believes Rajon Rondo belongs in Boston

I half-ass suggested a trade idea over the summer where we’d send Marcus Thornton to the Thunder for Kendrick Perkins. Both are expiring so it wouldn’t have been a big deal either way, but it could have been good for three reasons: we’d get someone who can actually alter a shot in the paint, more minutes for James Young, and Rondo would get his BFF back (at least for a little while).

That trade is pretty unlikely now, but as a soon-to-be  free agent, is Perk at the stage in his career where he’d take a fair deal to be a backup center?  He doesn’t really fit in the C’s plans as a starter, especially since Ainge should has his eyes set on a Gasol, Lopez, or Aldridge — but say we manage to retain Rondo and add a premier big man? Would you want to give Perk a contract for depth, or would he crowd the development of Sully and Olynyk?

Page 2: Kevin Love makes another trip to Boston, as a Cleveland Cavalier

While it’s LeBron James’ return in a Cleveland jersey that will draw much of the fuss, it’s also the first trip back to Boston for Kevin Love, last seen gallivanting here while rubbing elbows with Boston’s other sports stars — including Celtics captain Rajon Rondo — in early June when he sent the city into a frenzy with his curious offseason presence.

We know how that all worked out. Minnesota sniffed at the future-minded assets that Boston had to offer and instead shipped the disgruntled Love to Cleveland as part of a three-team deal that brought back the past two No. 1 overall picks in the draft.

ESPN Boston –Cavs visit should light a spark

I guess it isn’t really Kevin Love’s fault that he ended up in Cleveland instead of Boston. Yeah, he could have spoken up and said he wouldn’t sign an extension anywhere but here, thoughI don’t think he wanted to play here that bad. But I still hold a sort of grudge towards him for opting to play with LeBron instead.  Tonight he comes back to Boston and gets a chance to face up against Jared Sullinger. If I remember correct, last time Love visit Boston for basketball reasons, the C’s came out with a win and Sully outplayed Love.

And Jared must have a bit of extra mojo, knowing Danny tried basically swap the two last summer. Curious to see how that match up plays out…

And finally, the Mavs outscored the 76ers 73-29 last night

First half summary: http://t.co/N1ano4ioHd

— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) November 14, 2014

At least someone in the Sixer media department has a sense of humor.  (*Edit, they’ve deleted the tweet apparently, so you’ve got to click the link to see the GIF now*)

The rest of the links:

Grantland – Andre Drummond under construction in Detroit

ESPN – Rose: Hammy injury minor — Marcus Smart talks ankle injury

CelticsBlog –  Energized OKC Thunder shock Boston’s stale defense