Zach Randolph a Celtic?
June 2, 2007LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Celtics finished the NBA's pre-draft camp with the fifth overall pick still in their possession, but with a stronger belief that they will have chances to trade...
View ArticleAnother Odd Turn for Obie
June 3, 2007Say this much about Jim O'Brien:The former Celtics coach does not march to an orthodox beat.Just as he abruptly pulled up stakes on his new boss, Danny Ainge, midway through the 2003-04...
View ArticleThe East Belongs to LeBron
June 5, 2007The NBA Finals do not start until Thursday, but the Eastern Conference now belongs to LeBron James. And if you are the Celtics, your task just got even tougher.There really is no way around...
View ArticleJefferson's stock rises among execs; High praise for Big Al
June 6, 2007It's easy to do the math and note that Al Jefferson would be coming off his junior year had he decided to go to college. But just how would he rank in this draft? It seems the Celtics...
View ArticleCelts begin auditions
June 7, 2007 The Celtics will get down to more serious business today when they begin individual auditions for the No. 5 overall pick.Florida's Corey Brewer and Florida State's Al Thornton will be put...
View ArticleAinge takes long route
June 8, 2007Corey Brewer and Al Thornton - two of the players the Celtics are considering for the fifth pick in the draft - had a right to be tired after going through their paces for the club...
View ArticleRussell was a Revolutionary
There are decorated athletes, and then there is Bill Russell.As the dominant man in the middle for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969, Russell was a 12-time All-Star selection. He won 11 N.B.A....
View ArticleNo more excuses tolerated for Celts
June 11, 2007The writer believes the ``too young'' excuse died with the Celtics season late on the night of April 18. The coach believes that notion is idiotic. He pretty much has the same opinion of...
View ArticleCeltics see, hear Florida forward
June 12, 2007 WALTHAM - As much as the Celtics staff might have loved to watch Florida's Joakim Noah and North Carolina's Brandan Wright - a pair of athletic, mobile power forwards - go head-to-head...
View ArticleWell within his Wright
June 12, 2007 WALTHAM - He is who he is.``I speak my mind,'' Joakim Noah said after working out for the Celtics yesterday. ``Sometimes that's good, sometimes not, and sometimes people think I have a...
View ArticlePerkins throws down gauntlet
June 17, 2007 Doc Rivers generally likes it when Kendrick Perkins stands up and tosses out challenges, and the big man didn't miss many targets this time.By all accounts, Perkins has been getting after...
View ArticleCelts Targeting Jeff Green?
June 14, 2007 Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers and the rest of the Celtics' talent-evaluation crew will be in Washington tomorrow scouting Jeff Green as a possibility for the fifth pick in the NBA draft.They'll...
View ArticleDecent value at the 5-spot
June 17, 2007 Assessing next week's NBA draft, some have said that picks No. 3 through 15 are of similar quality, if not completely interchangeable.But don't tell that to the Celtics, who are mulling...
View ArticleAinge and McHale in Talks for a Ticket?
June 21, 2007The process still is far from complete, but a league source indicated last night the Celtics were in discussions for a deal that would bring Minnesota star Kevin Garnett to...
View ArticleThe Rivalry Lives On
February 16, 1991Section: SPORTSHE STILL HAS MAGIC TOUCHHe remembers being shocked by the criticism leveled at Larry Bird his first few months back from heel surgery. Magic Johnson was both angry and...
View ArticleTony Allen on the Mend
June 21, 2007True to his vow, Tony Allen once again is on the court, shooting and running through the drills that eventually might have him ready for training camp in October.The Celtics swingman, the...
View ArticleRumors Connect Celtics to Jermaine O'Neal, Shawn Marion, and Kevin Garnett
June 26, 2007 Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers boarded a plane for Phoenix late yesterday to see Jeff Green, Corey Brewer and Joakim Noah work out together today.The Suns are hosting the session and David...
View ArticleDudley pays dues
June 24, 2007Dudley pays duesJared Dudley will work out for the Celtics as part of their last predraft session on Wednesday, and it's unlikely that any other major Div. 1 conference player of the year...
View ArticleAinge: Mums the word on Garnett
June 24, 2007 Despite reports to the contrary, sources confirmed last night there is still life to a Celtics deal for Kevin Garnett. It was also stated strongly that the club would never make such a...
View ArticlePaul Pierce Needs Help
June 28, 2007 The Celtics insist Paul Pierce hasn't asked for a trade and won't do so if the club doesn't acquire a veteran by tonight's draft.Director of basketball operations Danny Ainge said he...
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