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Per the Boston Globe: An NBA source said tonight that Detroit free agent forward Rasheed Wallace has committed to sign with the Celtics on July 8 when free agents are able to sign. Wallace is expected to get a two-year deal using the mid-level exception (expected to be about $5.6 million to $5.8 million). Celtics All-Star trio of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce, owner Wyc...

Ladies and Gentlemen... get ready to welcome your newest member of the Boston Celtics... Rasheed Wallace!An NBA source said tonight that Detroit free agent forward Rasheed Wallace has committed to sign with the Celtics on July 8 when free agents are able to sign. Wallace is expected to get a two-year deal using the mid-level exception (expected to be about $5.6...

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 [...]

Apparently, Stephon Marbury hasn't made enough money in his career to accept the Celtics' offer. -Tas

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BOSTON -- 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, is believed to have agreed to a two-year deal for Boston's mid-level exception.

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.

Maybe we should have seen this one coming?As the news about Ron Artest joining the Lakers becomes official, I can't help but think this is a good deal for the Boston Celtics. Yes, this adds a capable defender to the world champions, something they sorely lacked in the 2008 Finals. Yes, this means that Kobe will not have to face Artest this year, which will keep his possible technical...

Marc Spears of the Boston Globe is reporting that an NBA source said that that Rasheed Wallace has signed with the Boston Celtics for what will reportedly be a two-year deal at the mid-level exception. While on one hand it will be interesting to see how Sheed fits in with the city, the fans, and [...]

Marc Spears is reporting that Rasheed Wallace has verbally committed to the Celtics, and will sign with the team on July 8th: An NBA source said tonight forward Rasheed Wallace has committed to sign with the Celtics Wednesday, the first day free agents are eligible to sign. "Once (Wallace) had a chance to reflect on everything, and realizing what his objectives are, he...

Forward Rasheed Wallace has reportedly agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics.