ESPNBoston’s Chris Forseberg is reporting that the Celtics have signed big man Jason Collins. In the wake of losing Greg Stiemsma to the Timberwolves, Boston has replaced him with the 33 year old 11 year veteran. The 7-footer has never been much of an offensive player, but he adds size and depth to the Boston [...]
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Report: Jason Collins Signs With Celtics in One-Year Deal, Boosting Boston's Defense
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July 22, 2012
The Celtics have moved quick to acquire some height. Veteran center Jason Collins has signed a one-year deal with Boston, Chris Forsberg of ESPN reported Friday night. Under the veteran minimum, Collins will make $1.35 million, with some of it coming from the NBA since he has played at least 10 years in the league. Although the Celtics have not made the signing official, Collins...
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July 22, 2012
Your Morning Dump… Where Jason Collins is here to defend and foul
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July 22, 2012
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
The 33-year-old Collins, a veteran of 11 NBA seasons, gives Boston a defensive-minded big man who can give quality minutes off the bench. Collins’ offensive game is much-maligned and, for his career, he’s averaged...
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July 22, 2012
Celtics set to sign Jason Collins
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July 21, 2012
Well, it looks like the question I asked in my last post has been answered. Via ESPN Boston’s Chris Forsberg:
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Sources: Celtics set to ink veteran big man Jason Collins to a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Adds 7-footer to bench.
Collins is 7-feet tall. I think that is obviously the most important part of this transaction. A solid back...
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July 21, 2012
Boston Celtics to sign Hawks big man Jason Collins
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July 21, 2012
According to ESPNBoston.com’s Chris Forsberg, multiple sources are signaling an imminent deal that would bring Jason Collins to the Celtics for a veteran’s minimum contract of one year, $1.065 million. At 7 feet, 255 lbs., the soon-to-be 34 year-old Collins would add desperately needed size to the Celtics bench but not much else. Averaging a [...]
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July 21, 2012
Report: Celtics close to deal with C Collins
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July 22, 2012
The Boston Celtics reportedly are close to a one-year contract with center Jason Collins. The deal would be for the NBA veteran minimum salary, according to ESPNBoston.com, which cited league sources. The 7-foot Collins, an 11-year veteran, would essentially replace center Greg Stiemsma, who is expected to sign an offer sheet with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Celtics, sources...
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July 22, 2012
Celtics Ink Jason Collins
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July 21, 2012
The Celtics new wide-body Center boxing out
ESPN Local reporter Chris Forsberg has reported that the Celtics have agreed to a contract with 7-foot Center Jason Collins. A very limited offensive player, Collins will add a big body on the Celtics bench. He signed for the veterans minimum and will be used to defend offensively gifted post players in small stretches if needed. If you...
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July 21, 2012
Jason Collins signing with Boston Celtics
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July 22, 2012
Sources: Celtics set to ink veteran big man Jason Collins to a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Adds 7-footer to bench.about 13 hours ago via EchofonReplyRetweetFavorite@ESPNForsbergChris ForsbergWe now have our answer to the annual question: “Which limited Celtics big man will improbably stumble into playoff minutes because of a troubling string of midseason injuries?”Jason...
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July 22, 2012
Greg Stiemsma has an offer sheet... and it's not from Minnesota
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July 20, 2012
According to ESPN Boston's Chris Forsberg, center Greg Stiemsma has an offer sheet above the Boston Celtics' qualifying offer. We heard a while ago that Minnesota was going to offer him $3 million. However, it looks like his offer sheet is NOT from the Timberwolves, according to ESPN Twin Cities Darren Wolfson. It's not clear as to who the other team is at this time...
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July 20, 2012
Center Stiemsma set to join Minnesota
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July 23, 2012
Many top-tier free agents have been making moves but this addition by the Minnesota Timberwolves could be seen as an under-the-radar move which could prove to make huge dividends.
Center Greg Stiemsma (restricted free agent) has decided to join the Timberwolves (offer is reportedly a multiyear deal believed to be near $3 million per season) and leave the Celtics despite given a...
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July 23, 2012
Reports: Stiemsma signs offer sheet with Wolves
LAS VEGAS The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms to a contract with restricted free-agent center Greg Stiemsma, according to multiple reports.
Stiemsma played in 55 games last season with the Boston Celtics, starting three. He averaged 2.9 points and 3.2 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game. The 26-year-old native of Randolph, Wis., was undrafted out of Wisconsin in 2008...
Report: Greg Stiemsma Reaches Contract Agreement With Timberwolves, Ending Time With Celtics
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July 22, 2012
Goldiblocks may be done wearing Celtics green. Former Celtics forward Greg Stiemsma has agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune reports. Since Stiemsma is a restricted free agent, the Celtics could match any offer, but they're tight on cash after several other signings and likely won't be able to match what the Wolves are reportedly...
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July 22, 2012
Fiddlin' & Diddlin' - Daily Links 7/22
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July 22, 2012
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July 22, 2012
Greg Stiemsma agrees to deal with the Minnesota Timberwovles
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July 21, 2012
More details on Greg's contract with the Timberwolves will be posted when available.
Greg Stiemsma has reached agreement with #Timberwolves, who had pursued the center since beginning of free agency. #celtics— Jessica Camerato (@JCameratoNBA) July 21, 2012
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July 21, 2012
Stiesma signs with Timberwolves
Greg Stiemsma has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The deal was done Thursday.
The 26-year-old Stiemsma was named the 2010 NBA Developmental League Defensive Player of the Year after he averaged 9.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and a league-leading 3.7 blocks per game for the Sioux Falls Sky Force. That's when he says he made the most strides in his professional career and gained...
Greg Stiemsma likely headed out of Boston
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July 21, 2012
At one time this season, the great Tommy Heinson compared his defensive powers to Bill Russel. Whether or not this was another one of Heinson’s homer hyperboles (it was), the fact remained that Celtics center Greg Stiemsma’s was a good and intelligent low-post defender in addition to being one of the Boston Celtics’ best stories in 2011-12. He had never averaged more than 10...
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July 21, 2012
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