WALTHAM, Mass. -- Asked about the potential availability of recently waived Suns swingman Mickael Pietrus, Celtics coach Doc Rivers at first offered a mock, "Who?!" But speaking in generalities, he hinted (ever-so subtly) that he'd be a good fit for Boston -- or any other team in the league.

"No, obviously I can’t comment, but he would be great," said Rivers. "He would be a good addition for any team. He would be athletic, he would bring some toughness. He can guard 2’s and 3’s. He can stretch the floor. Whoever gets him, will be getting a heck of a player, if he’s healthy."

Brandon Bass, who played with Pietrus in Orlando, offered a vote of confidence as well.

"He’s a good defender," said Bass. "I think that’s the strength of his game. He can guard the best two guards in the league, at least that’s what he showed when I was with him in Orlando."

Would their be room for him on the Celtics' roster, especially given that open 15th roster spot?

"That’s up to the general manager and the ownership," said Bass. "But when I played with him he showed he can guard the best two guards in the league."

So, Doc, might the team prepare an extra meal for a new addition this weekend?

"We always do; We always prepare extra meals," said Rivers. "Just in case someone wants to join us."

And Rivers also noted that he wouldn't hesitate to put that player on the floor.

"I told you guys, we don’t have any choice this year," he said. "Usually, if you did add a player, you would practice and show them [the system]. But I don’t think that anyone who gets a player this year, at any point, off of trades or whatever -- it's going to be throw them in the fire and figure it out. That’s the year we’re going to have."