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BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward.
The Boston Globe report on Friday says the Celtics offered Wallace a deal during a three-hour meeting in Detroit on Thursday.
Celtics stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce joined general manager [...]
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July 05, 2009
According to multiple sources the Celtics have signed 34-year old power forward Rasheed Wallace to a 2-year deal. Wallace played in 66 games (63 starts) for the Pistons last season and he averaged 32.2 minutes, 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 blocked shots per game. He has now played in 1,009 [...]
Via You Been Blinded
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July 05, 2009
One of the remaining big chips in NBA free-agency is off the board now that Rasheed Wallace has committed to signing with the Boston Celtics. ‘Sheed is expected to sign a two-year deal for the mid-level exception on July 8.
The move puts the Celtics back on top as the Eastern Conference favorite. Assuming Kevin Garnett [...]
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Via Sonics and Celtics
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July 02, 2009
Rasheed Wallace to the Celtics would be great, after all we need more players. The Celtics need reinforcements to be able to contend for a championship this year. After losing to the Orlando Magic, the Lakers adding Ron Artest, The Cavs adding Shaquille O'Neal.
Via The Scores Report
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July 05, 2009
Well, he had a great run in Detroit, but it looks like Rasheed Wallace is leaving. Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated has the scoop:
Free agent forward Rasheed Wallace has agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics, Wallace’s agent, Bill Strickland, told SI.com on Sunday. Wallace, who chose the Celtics over San Antonio and Orlando, [...]
Via Straight Bangin'
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July 06, 2009
We've had our differences, but he's the man. Still. Kind of.Rasheed Wallace is going to join the Celtics on Wednesday. It will be a sad day for me, as I love Roscoe (despite my Pistons-related frustrations) and hate the Celtics. I especially hate that with Sheed and KG, Boston will now employ two of my favorite players from these past 15 years or so. What I don't hate is that Boston...
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July 06, 2009
Well he is not Rasheed Wallace and I know many people can see just that. I will be the first to say that I haven’t heard much from this guy and about this guy so I had to do some digging to find out what we are getting here in San Antonio with Marcus Haislip.
For [...]
Via Sox & Dawgs
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July 05, 2009
According to Marc Spears of the Boston Globe, free agent Rasheed Wallace has decided to take the mid-level exception from the Boston Celtics. It’s expected that Sheed will receive a two-year deal worth $5.6 to $5.8 million.
“Once (Wallace) had a chance to reflect on everything, and realizing what his objectives are, he just decided this [...]
Via Fox Sports
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July 06, 2009
Rasheed Wallace may be 34, but his playoff experience and versatility could help KG back up his title guarantee, Randy Hill says.
Via Deadspin
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July 06, 2009
Calm and rational Rasheed Wallace has agreed to play for the Celtics for two years. Next on the shopping list: Grant Hill. (Seriously.) Because the problem with their 2009 team was obviously not enough injury/character questions. [Boston Herald]
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July 05, 2009
Whichever team loses out on Rasheed Wallace will set its sights on Glen Davis. At least that's the theory one league source floated to the Herald's Mark Murphy: A league source said the Celtics’ pursuit of Wallace actually may affect...
Via SLAM Online
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July 05, 2009
by Ryne Nelson
There’s a helluva lot Rasheed Wallace and Kevin Garnett have in common. They went No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, in the ‘95 NBA Draft. Their intensity can drive them out of this planet when they’re on the court. They equally dangerous with their back to the basket as they are squaring from 17 feet.
They already have one championship ring. And they...
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July 05, 2009
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July 03, 2009
With Rasheed Wallace to the Celtics, Trevor Ariza signing with the Rockets, and Ron Artest with the Lakers, what free agents are left? The Cavaliers are supposedly interested in Anthony Parker and Shawn Marion. If Bryan Colangelo were to give up Shawn Marion, I know Raptors fans would be pissed. All Raptors fans are having bad feelings with Chris Bosh. He hasn't said anything in...
Via Dime
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July 06, 2009
Big Baby and Rasheed Wallace were polar opposites during the playoffs. Davis surprised a lot of people by filling in for an injured Kevin Garnett on the offensive end, accounting for about 16 points and 6 boards per game. On the other hand, ‘Sheed turned in one of the least inspired performances in recent memory, [...]
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