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Celtics, Delonte West Agree on Deal

By KC Downey ⋅ September 2, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Delonte West has played a big part in Celtics success the last few years — without ever playing a game for the team. He was the key part of a Summer 2007 deal that sent him, Wally Szczerbiak, and No. 5 pick Jeff Green to the then-Seattle Supersonics for Ray Allen and Glen ‘Big Baby’ [...]

Rajon Rondo Leaves US Basketball Team

By John ⋅ August 25, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After not playing due to a coach’s decision against Spain, Rajon Rondo has withdrawn from the American team. Some have said the reasons were that Rondo wasn’t shooting well enough for Coach Mike Krzyzewski (try spelling that three times fast), and others say Rondo needed to spend more time with his family following the passing [...]

It’s the Truth: Pierce Retiring After Current Contract

By Nicholas Moore ⋅ August 24, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

The end is near. The apocalyptic event that will inevitably come crashing down on the Celtics is dawning on the organization. It’s something that nobody wants, but everyone knows it has to come at one time or another. A nation’s leader, loved by his people will be sailing off into the sunset, or in this [...]

Can Antoine Walker Make it Back to the NBA?

By leo ⋅ August 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After spending the last two years out of the NBA, devastating financial issues related to gambling and other debt have prompted former Celtic Antoine Walker to attempt a comeback to the NBA.
Back in 2002, I remember watching a playoff game between the Celtics and the 76ers, back when Walker was the unquestioned leader [...]

The Truth, and Nothing But the Truth… Except for Everyone Else

By Matt Goisman ⋅ August 19, 2010 ⋅ One comment

When asked what he thought of the newly-extended Paul Pierce last week, former center Robert Parish spoke quickly and emphatically:
“I think Paul Pierce, the way he manufactures points is the best player the Celtics have seen thus far.”
He was absolutely certain that when Paul Pierce retires, his number will be retired to the [...]

Could Rondo Start for Team USA?

By Nicholas Moore ⋅ August 19, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Gary Washburn of Boston.com reports that Rajon Rondo could be the starting point guard for the star-studded team USA this year. Rondo started in the USA’s blowout over France, an 86-55 win, and looks like he could be in a prime position to make the starting five in this year’s FIBA World Championship. The team [...]

Celtics 2010-2011 Schedule: Five Must-See Games

By Justin Power ⋅ August 14, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Earlier this week, the Boston Celtics released their full schedule for the upcoming 2010-2011 season. The entire basketball world knew that the C’s would open the season against the recently revamped Miami Heat. Though basketball fans eyes are pinned to Miami’s troika of LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh, there are actually 81 other [...]

Celtics Officially Sign Harangody

By KC Downey ⋅ August 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Celtics officially signed second round pick Luke Harangody on Tuesday. They inked him to a two-year deal, with terms of the contract not known.
The Notre Dame product finished fifth all time in Big East history with 1,329 points, and third on the list with 662 rebounds.
“It’s a great feeling to have a little job [...]

Video: Shaq-Celtics Press Conference

By KC Downey ⋅ August 10, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Doc Rivers and the Celtics officially introduced new Celtics center Shaquille O’Neal at the team’s practice facility in Waltham on Tuesday. Shaq told media members that he just wants to win, and the Celtics give him the best chance to do so.
“This was a good team with or without me,” said O’Neal. “I don’t mind [...]

Scalabrine Possibly Heading to Europe: What Would This Mean?

By Nicholas Moore ⋅ August 9, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

According to Mark J. Miller of Yahoo! Sports, reports are surfacing that 32-year-old fan favorite Brian Scalabrine maybe be saying farewell not just to the Celtics, but the entire NBA, to the dismay of many Celtic fans. According to reports, there is a possibility that Scal could be on his way to signing a deal [...]

Celtics: Look Before You Leap into the Chris Paul Bandwagon

By Nicholas Moore ⋅ August 5, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Word on the street is that Chris Paul wants out of New Orleans, and he wants out now. Being one of the premier point guards in the league, if not the best, he’ll undoubtedly have no problem finding a gig in another city, should this request really solidify. It seems there’s [...]

Shaq Signs Deal With Celtics

By Justin Power ⋅ August 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Comcast Sportsnet New England’s Sherrod Blakely has reported that Shaquille O’Neal has agreed to join the Celtics. The current Boston lineup now consists of more starpower and surefire Hall-of-Famers than even Miami, only these guys are all on the back end of their productive careers. With Celtics general manager Danny Ainge on vacation, an official press [...]

End of the Road for Brian Scalabrine?

By Geoff ⋅ August 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Not every fan favorite player has to be the best player on the team. That’s certainly the case for Brian Scalabrine. Scal has become one of the most popular players on the Celtics amongst fans during his five years with Boston. He’s not the flashiest, the biggest, the strongest, or the best shooter on the [...]

Sources: Shaq and Celtics Currently Negotiating Deal

By Justin Power ⋅ August 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Celtics are going to sign another O’Neal, and this one casts a mammoth shadow. ESPN.com has now reported that a contract may be hammered out as early as Tuesday night or Wednesday. One possible sticking point could be that the Celtics can only sign O’Neal to the veteran minimum of $1.35 million for a [...]

Celtics, Heat to Kick Off NBA Season

By Matthew Marcantonio ⋅ August 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The 2009-2010 Eastern Conference Champions will host the consensus 2010-2011 NBA favorites on Oct. 26.
According to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, the new-look Miami Heat will travel to Boston to square off against the Celtics on the NBA’s opening night.
The Heat have been the talk of the off-season as they have capitalized on what [...]