Yardbarker: Mark Blount

Celtics/Wolves Preview & Live Blog Promo

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:24:28 -0500

Celtics (5-0) vs. Minnesota (1-3)

Game time: 8pm Target Center, Minneapolis. TV - CSN; Radio - WEEI-AM (850)

Team Leaders

Scoring
Bos: Pierce - 21.6 Wolves: Al Jefferson - 16.5

Rebounding
Bos: Pierce - 6.8 Wolves: Ryan Gomes - 8.0

Assists
Bos: Rondo - 10.4 Wolves: J. Flynn - 3.3

Who'll go off: Paul Pierce. Ray Allen. Rajon Rondo. Anyone wearing green. Sorry, but I have little faith in the Wolves defense. With Kevin Love out with a hand injury, Al Jefferson is getting little help in the front court. Look for KG and Co. to feast on Gomes, Brian Cardinal, Ryan Hollins and, gasp, Mark Blount.

Who needs to be stopped: Big Al. Al Jefferson is the only legitimate scoring threat on this team. He went for 34 points (15-21 FG) and 11 rebounds in his last game against the Celtics. He's still recovering from a bad achilles, but has averaged 22 points in his last two games.

The C's will lose if... the bus breaks down en route to the arena. Seriously, if they turn the ball over repeatedly or shoot poorly they can lose. But that logic applies to any team.

Wildcard: The back-to-back factor. The Celtics are an older team, and older guys generally have a tough time on the second night of back-to-back games. Fortunately, the starters got plenty of rest during the 4th quarter of last night's blowout over Philly.

We will be having a live game blog - starting promptly at 8pm. Click here to join.

After the jump, my advanced scouting on the Wolves dancers.

Timberwolves let Blount seek spot on another team

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:14:15 -0500

The Minnesota Timberwolves say center Mark Blount can skip training camp and the preseason, and his agent can seek a roster spot with a different team.

Minnesota Timberwolves tell Mark Blount's agent he can seek trade

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:18:24 -0500

The second-highest paid player on the Minnesota Timberwolves will not be welcome at training camp. Instead, center Mark Blount will stay home after the Wolves gave his agent permission to seek a trade.

Mark Blount and Al Jefferson are Reunited

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:10:33 -0500

I grew to learn how Mark was last year, so it didn't really bother me this year. But last year [when Blount used to sulk in the locker room], it was more like, 'What's wrong with him? What's going through his head?' This year it was like, 'OK, that's just Mark.'--Al JeffersonPoor, Al.First he gets teamed with one of the worst teammates in NBA history, Mark Blount. Then he endures a series of ankle problems with the Celtics. Just when he looks like he turned...

Richardson for Blount will put more money in the coffers

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:31:14 -0500

When Glen Taylor hired David Kahn and gave him a free pass to start virtually from square one, he put a lot of responsibility on the first-time GM. For once, Taylor may have made a wise decision about that particular position within his franchise. The type of shrewd maneuvering we've seen Kahn carry out over the past few months is what we're all banking on to bring the Wolves out of futility. Up until now, you can't deny that a flurry of offseason wheeling and dealing has given...

Q-Rich traded again, deal to Heat for center Blount

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:49:20 -0500

Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time since the end of last season, moving from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Miami Heat on Thursday night in exchange for center Mark Blount.

Heat acquire Richardson from T-Wolves for Blount

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:46:33 -0500

Quentin Richardson was traded for the fourth time since the end of last season, moving from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Miami Heat on Thursday night in exchange for center Mark Blount. Richardson, who can play both shooting guard and small forward, is a close friend and workout partner of Heat star Dwyane Wade, the reigning NBA scoring champion. Richardson averaged 10.2 points last season for New York Knicks.

Heat trades Mark Blount to 'Wolves for Quentin Richardson

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:33:00 -0500

Deal for well-traveled guard thins the Heat ranks at center, while leaving the 3-point specialist with his fifth team this offseason.

Get to Know Brian Scalabrine

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:49:34 -0500

Brian Scalabrine is the Celtic that most fans love to hate. He is a hard working player that isn't necessarily good at anything but is a good "energy guy" and a good "locker room guy" according to Danny Ainge and most reports. He has been voted as one of the nicest guys in the league by his peers, but on a team loaded with more talented players, he is often the least popular player on the team. Although, his red hair guarantees that he is high on Tommy Heinsohn's l...

Some Thoughts and Concerns

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:06 -0500

The Celtics are the talk of the NBA these days, but there are a few concerns that have to be answered including the back up center position and coaching. It is also fun to picture Pat Riley having to deal with Mark Blount and Ricky Davis. Should be a fun year for the Heat.

Ricky Davis is Heading to the Heat

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:13:05 -0500

Breaking down the five-player trade between the Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Peter May Miraculously Survives Globe Basketball Shakeup

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:33:49 -0500

Proof positive that if you don't have a mentor in life, you don't have nothing. Shira Springer learned that the hard way. No she wasn't great, but she wasn't a mouthpiece for a malcontent *&^%$#@ like Mark Blount. The Crack Staff has more reaction after the link!