Via the Globe:Celtics free agent guard Stephon Marbury said to The Globe early Fridaymorning that he doesn't expect to be returning to Boston afterreceiving a disappointing one-year contract paying $1.3 million usingthe veteran's minimum."Thank you Boston for allowing the world to see me play again after allthat went on in N.Y.," said Marbury, via e-mail to The Globe. "The fanstreated me with open arms and that's all anyone can ask for."If the Celtics were going to re-sign Stephon Marbury, I think it's safeto say we all expected they would offer a contract close to the veteranminimum. While Marbury played the role of good soldier last season, hisperformance was average at best. Good luck with those other teams.As for Rasheed Wallace, here's the latest from SI.com's Chris Mannix:"Solid, thorough, cogent and very impressive," Wallace's agent, Bill Strickland, told SI.com about Boston's recruiting trip. "[They] definite...
THE BACKYARD
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
Celtics give 'Sheed the full-court press
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics made their pitch to Rasheed Wallace on Thursday. And Wallace was receptive.
Celtics A-Team Headed to See Rasheed Wallace Right Now
CelticsBlog just posted that a whole crew is headed to Michigan right now to meet with Rasheed Wallace to continue the hard free agent sell.
Reportedly among the group headed to court ‘Sheed: Celtics Managing Partner Wyc Grousbeck, Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers, and KG. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen may also be on the trip as [...]
The courtship continues
The courting of rasheed Wallace is beginning to resemble that of a pimply teenager chasing after the Homecoming Queen. Here's the latest: (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-celticswallace070109&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)Here’s how badly the Boston Celtics believe Rasheed Wallace can be the difference in winning an 18th NBA championship next season: Coach Doc Rivers...
Celtics make offer to Wallace
From Marc Spears: (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/cs_offer_sheed.html)An NBA source said that the Celtics offered Detroit free agent F/C Rasheed Wallace a contract using the mid-level exception today during a three-hour meeting in Detroit.The Celtics All-Star trio of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, coach Doc Rivers, president...
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 7/3
Herald Celtics make offer to WallaceRon Artest says he’s going to LA C’s press for Rasheed WallaceC’s press for Rasheed WallaceGlobe Artest to join LakersMarbury believes Celtics days are over Celtics offer Wallace a contract CelticsBlog Dominos Falling And Other ThoughtsGetting To Know SheedLOY's Place Things are Heating UpRed's Army What the C's...
Celts to offer full MLE to 'Sheed
From Mark Murphy: (http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/celtics/index.php/2009/07/02/source-cs-trying-to-set-up-meeting-with-wallace/)A league source confirmed this morning that the Celtics were trying to set up a meeting with Rasheed Wallace later today. The sit-down was said to be part of a series of meetings being set up with all of the teams interested in signing the free...
Report: Celtics offer Wallace a contract
The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward, according to a published report on Friday.
Dwight on Shaq & Turk; Sheed to Vist Orlando, Millsap Has No Offers
According to NBA analyst David Aldirdge, Rasheed Wallace will be in Orlando visiting the Magic next week.
Boston lead owner Wyc Grousbeck, general manager Danny Ainge, head coach Doc Rivers, Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce all went to Detroit on Thursday to formally present Wallace with an offer for the full mid-level exception. But they [...]
Apropos of Nothing – Random Fantasy Links
Yahoo Sports Roto Arcade is already doing a fantasy mock draft. Yes, the acknowledge that it’s ridiculously early. And we love it!
So, Charlie Villanueva is probably replacing Rasheed Wallace? That’ll work out well. EveryJoe’s Expert Fantasy analysis. And Fantasy Basketball Jedi looks at the Bucks.
RotoWire.com via Yahoo Sports Rookie Fantasy Impact. And Barkley...
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 7/2
Herald Thunder’s B.J. Mullens overcomes tough timesGlen Davis monitors offers Pistons take fast action Sweetney joins Celts for summer leagueLeon Powe, Celtics say goodbyesCeltics to court Rasheed WallaceGlobe Globe 10.0 - Sports video with Bob RyanAinge on NBA offseasonPowe headed to open market Celtics have target Hudson on upcoming Celtics seasonCelticsBlog Taking Stock...
Today's Rumors and More: A Run-Through
NEW RUMOR: Gary Tanguay reporting from Twitter -- Garnett, Danny Ainge, and Wyc Grousbeck will all make the trek to Michigan to meet with Rasheed Wallace. It's unknown whether or not Paul and Ray make the trip too. If they do, then I'd say Ray Allen will be a Celtic next year. Why would the Celtics bring him along if they were planning on trading him anyway?Cavs very interested...
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Somehow I missed Dan's nice column yesterday about MLB's efforts to raise funds for research on ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. Shaughnessy provides a very nice summary of the disease, Lou Gehrig's struggles and eventual death, and a look at this weekend's efforts at major league ballparks to raise funds. It is a good effort. Two quibbles - he repeats the "...
NBA Forum Discussions
2 replies,
3 days ago




















B, I'm not a fan of Doc. Marbury had a couple good sputs, though not many. Maybe coming into camp from the beginning will help him play better. Danny is buggin, but he usually pulls something off. They never should have gotten rid of Posey though.
B. Posey asked for alot of money which is why Boston was reluctant to pay him..They did miss him but at the same time he didn't show much with the Hornets...Even if they do get Rasheed, Boston still has 2 issues, fixing the relationship between Rondo and Ainge and finding a legit back up for him...
Ainge is slowing killing what he just built 2 summers ago and needs some major fixing soon