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Rasheed Wallace is not expected to decide on the Celtics’ contract offer for at least a week. The Celtics sent Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce, president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck to Wallace’s home in suburban Detroit for a three-hour meeting Thursday.
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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 [...]
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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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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, [...]
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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 BlackSportsOnline
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July 05, 2009
According to Boston.com and ESPN, Rasheed Wallace has committed to signing with the Boston Celtics. I must say this was expected but it also makes the 2010 favorite to win it all up in the air. Is it the Cavs with Shaq/LeBron?(which I personally do not feel will happen seeing as how LeBron will be gone in 2010 and everyone knows it), the Lakers with Artest(I personally think this...
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July 05, 2009
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 [...]
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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 03, 2009
Boston sent the whole cavalry to Wallace’s place, and asked him to sign on the dotted line: “An NBA source said that the Celtics offered Pistons 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 Danny Ainge...
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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...
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July 02, 2009
Rasheed Wallace isn't the only guy on the Celtics radar. Seems like Danny Ainge is weighing all options (http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2009/07/01/20090701sunspursuits0702.html), including Grant Hill, Chris Wilcox, and Antonio McDyess:Hill is receiving interest from several teams, including Boston, Denver and New York, because he rejuvenated his career in Phoenix...
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