Four-Point Play

Celtics Surviving Rough Economy Just Fine

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll discuss how the rough U.S. economy is affecting the Celtics, Tony Allen’s offseason saga, Ray Allen’s renewed focus, and I’ll take a look at how the Celtics fared against the 76ers on Wednesday night.
1. The 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 98-92 in the opening game of the [...]

Celtics Hold Practice, Focus Set to 2008-09

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at the progress of Darius Miles, the Tim Donaghy referee scandal supposedly coming to a close, what the Celtics will do if Kendrick Perkins has to sit down with an injury, and Ray Allen’s battle against his son’s rare illness.
1. The Celtics officially have [...]

The NBA 2K9 Blessing

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at whether being on the cover of NBA 2K9 (like Kevin Garnett is this year) is a blessing or a curse. I’ll run down four players who have appeared on the cover in the past.
Not the Madden Curse, But the NBA 2K9 Blessing
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Why Sam Cassell Can Be a Good Coach

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll give four reasons (four points) why Sam Cassell will be a good future coach in the NBA. I’ll also make reference to Josh Howard’s stupid remarks about the “Star Spangled Banner.”
Sam Cassell will be a good NBA coach.
Here’s four reasons why:
1. Sam Cassell was an NBA point [...]

Celtics Finally Give Rivers More Green

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at the Celtics signing of Doc Rivers, the availability of tickets this year for the C’s, the new NBATV schedule, and a magazine naming the Hornets as the favorites to win it all.
1. Doc Rivers earned a new contract extension to coach the Boston [...]

Welcome to the NBA: The Thunder?

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll look into the new NBA team in Oklahoma City. I’ll also discuss how stupid Mario Chalmers is, Ben Gordon’s possible move to Russia, and the Celtics taking yet another tour with the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
1. It was widely reported Wednesday that the new NBA team in Oklahoma [...]

Giddens, Miles Officially Sign with Champs

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll look into the official signings of J.R. Giddens and Bill Walker, the reason Darius Miles is now a Celtic, and I’ll recap the Gold Medal-winning U.S. Olympic basketball team.
1. The Celtics officially signed J.R. Giddens, luring him away from a few European teams to sign a guaranteed [...]

Ray Allen Finally Gets Married

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll discuss Ray Allen’s overdue marriage, the Celtics signing of J.R. Giddens, the new Celtics Baby DVD, and the success of USA Basketball at the Olympics.
1. Ray Allen finally married longtime fiancee Shannon Walker Williams last weekend.

WOW, there’s really not much Celtics news to report.
But, it’s nice to [...]

Gasol, Spanish Basketball Team Pose for Offensive Photo

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at that offensive Spanish photo that has Chinese fans at the Olympics in an uproar. Also, who has the No. 1 selling jersey in China? Would Kobe Bryant actually consider playing in Italy? And…How’s team USA doing in Beijing?
1. Pau Gasol and the Spainsh [...]

NBA Schedule Release: Good Timing for the Celtics

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a peek at the new Celtics schedule and why it’s a good time to release it, Paul Pierce and his recent run-in with the law, the Kwame Brown signing in Detroit, and a preview the US Olympic Basketball team.
1. The NBA released its full schedule on [...]

Celtics Four-Point Play 7-31

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at what Paul Pierce and Ray Allen are up to these days, I’ll make not of a worthy effort put forth by Brian Scalabrine, and I’ll reminisce on the one-year anniversary of Garnett’s trade to the Celtics.
1. Paul Pierce was recently in Spain for [...]

Celtics Four-Point Play 7/24

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at James Posey being introduced in New Orleans, the Celtics Dancers’ final audition, the new Celtics license plate, and the impact of the Eddie House and Tony Allen signings.
1. James Posey met with the media Wednesday in his first official press conference as a [...]

Celtics Four-Point Play 7-16

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at James Posey’s decision to sign with the Hornets, Eddie House’s eventual departure, the Celtics’ interest in Tyronn Lue, and the release of the Celtics Championship DVD.
1. James Posey has really stung the Celtics, signing with the New Orleans Hornets to a four-year, $25-million [...]

Celtics Four-Point Play 7-9

In this edition of the Celtics Four-Point Play, I’ll discuss Corey Maggette’s free agency decision, James Posey’s talks with the Celtics, Gerald Green reappearing on an active roster, the the C’s apparent interest in a big man this summer.
1. Corey Magette did not wait long as free agency began at 12 a.m. EST Wednesday, singing [...]

Celtics Four-Point Play 7-2

In this edition of the Celtics Four-Point Play, I’ll look at the possibility of re-signing James Posey, the Celtics’ interest in Corey Maggette, the potential future of J.R. Giddens, and the surgeries of Kendrick Perkins and Bill Walker.
1. James Posey is now an unrestricted free agent and he may sign with any team.

I will use [...]