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Trade Rumor Update
June 03, 2009 by
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Yesterday, KTAR sports-talk radio in Phoenix talked about a possible deal involving Rondo and Ray Allen (for Amare Stoudemire, Leandro Barbosa, and the 14th pick in the draft). The host of the show has posted the story, which you can read here. (http://ktar.com/?sid=1175731&nid...
Top-10 players I never want to see in a Celtic uniform
June 03, 2009 by
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Since rumor season has officially begun, and talk of what free agents may be available to the Celtics this off-season, I figured I'd give my top-10 players I never want to see wearing Celtic green. Yes, I'm stupid for feeling this way as there are a couple of franchise players...
Wyc looking to spend
June 03, 2009 by
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The state of the economy and the luxury tax don't seem to matter when it comes to improving the Celtics and getting that 18th banner: (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/other_nba/view.bg?articleid=1175861&format=&page=2&listingType=NBA#articleFull)Grousbeck...
Top-10 players I never want to see in a Celtic uniform
June 02, 2009 by
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Since rumor season has officially begun, and talk of what free
agents may be available to the Celtics this off-season, I figured I'd
give my top-10 players I never want to see wearing Celtic green. Yes,
I'm stupid for feeling this way as there are a couple of franchise
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Rumor: Rondo and Allen to Phoenix
June 02, 2009 by
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Latest rumor out of Phoenix: Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo for Amare Stoudemire, Leandro Barbosa, and the 14th overall pick. Source: sports.ktar.com.
KG has surgery
May 27, 2009 by
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The Celtics report that KG had successful surgery on his knee today. From the Globe: (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/05/garnett_has_sur.html)The Boston Celtics announced today that forward Kevin Garnett underwent successful right knee arthroscopy...
Ticket to surgery next week
May 20, 2009 by
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The Celtics and Kevin Garnett won't be wasting any time getting KG into the operating room. From the Globe: (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/05/20/garnetts_surgery_is_next_week/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news)The Celtics' Kevin Garnett...
Tom Thibodeau To Interview For Sixers job
May 19, 2009 by
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While this may not be as big as the news when we all found out about KG's knee, this is still a pretty huge deal. While KG gets a lot of the credit for the Celtics' defense, it's Thibodeau who is one of the mastermind's behind it. And that mind will be interviewing...
Eastern Conference Semis - Game 7
May 18, 2009 by
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Dethroned: Magic cruise in Game 7, 101-82 Celtics begin their summer vacation early Game 7 looked a lot like Game 6. The Magic came out and took control of the game from the outset, and the Celtics never really recovered, getting blown out by 19 at home, 101-82. The Celtics defense...
Eastern Conference Semis - Game 6
May 15, 2009 by
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Ho hum, another Game 7 coming upTurnovers, hungry Magic topple C's to force Game 7 Not much to say. The Celtics played sloppy and the Magic took advantage when it mattered. I'll write more once my ears stop bleeding from ESPN's horrendous coverage of this game. Call me...
Pierce earns second-team All-NBA
May 14, 2009 by
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Congratulations to Paul Pierce, who earned a spot on the All-NBA 2nd Team (http://www.patriotledger.com/sports/x142460834/CELTICS-NOTEBOOK-Pierce-named-to-All-NBA-second-team) for the fourth time: For the fourth time in his 11-year career, Paul Pierce has earned All-NBA recognition...
Cavs want Boston
May 14, 2009 by
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As you know, we all have to stop in our tracks when LeBron James speaks (and I'm sure ESPN will do a 12 minute expose on this as well). Anyway, James seems to want another shot at the Champs in the ECF: (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Waiting-Cavaliers-would-like-another...
Eastern Conference Semis - Game 5
May 13, 2009 by
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Heart of a ChampionCeltics overcome late 10-point deficit, take Game 5 92-88 Who says a team can't win in the playoffs by playing only 5 minutes of great basketball? The Celtics trailed by 10 points late in the 4th quarter, thanks to playing some of their most dreadful basketball...
Heart of a Champion
May 12, 2009 by
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Who says a team can't win in the playoffs by playing only 5 minutes
of great basketball? The Celtics trailed by 10 points late in the 4th
quarter, but were able to forge yet another comeback and beat Orlando
92-88. Through the first 3 1/2 quarters, the Celtics looked gassed...
Big Baby: The "raging animal"
May 12, 2009 by
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As I watched the replay last night, I somehow knew, deep down, that something would be made of Big Baby shoving the chubby kid out of the way. Sadly, I was right: (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2009/05/big-baby-shoves-magic-fan-.html)Let the drama begin.Orlando Magic...
Lewis thinks Celtics are unprofessional
May 11, 2009 by
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Rashard Lewis thinks that the Celtics aren't as professional (http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/59102/20090511/lewis_magic_are_more_professional_than_celtics/) as his Orlando Magic teammates, referring to the Celtics celebration on the Magic's home court after...
Perk not sitting; refusing MRI
May 11, 2009 by
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Seriously, how can you not love this guy if you're a Celtics fan? From the Globe: (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/)Celtics center Kendrick Perkins sustained a left shoulder strain in the final quarter, but said he plans to play in Game 5 tomorrow...
Big Baby: The "raging animal"
May 11, 2009 by
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As I watched the replay last night, I somehow knew, deep down, that something would be made of Big Baby shoving the chubby kid out of the way. Sadly, I was right:
Let the drama begin.
Orlando Magic fan Ernest Provetti is demanding an apology from Glen "Big Baby" Davis...
Eastern Conference Semis - Game 4
May 11, 2009 by
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Yeah, Baby!!Davis hits game-winner as time expires, Celtics even series Game Notes: Where exactly is Ray Allen? 12 points, and 0-5 from 3-point landThe Magic shot only 5-27 from beyond the arcThe Celtics got only 2 points from the bench Perk was outstanding once again - 12 points...
Eastern Conference Semis - Game 3
May 09, 2009 by
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What momentum?Celtics get clobbered by 21 in Game 3, 117-96Poor defense? Check. Lackluster effort? Check. Make Anthony Johnson look like Kevin Johnson? Check. Backs against the wall? Check. With all the talk about the Celtics having the momentum heading into Game 3, one would assume...
"Beat Boston" - Ummm, what?
May 09, 2009 by
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First, the parquet. Now, the t-shirt. Look, I understand the premise behind this. There is money to be made, and the Celtics are the champs. On top of that, the Celtics have had the "Beat L.A." t-shirt since the early 80s. But, this is still good comedy: Not only is the shirt...
"Beat Boston" - Ummm, what?
May 09, 2009 by
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First, the parquet. Now, the t-shirt. Look, I understand the premise
behind this. There is money to be made, and the Celtics are the champs.
On top of that, the Celtics have had the "Beat L.A." t-shirt since the
early 80s. But, I still don't get this: Not
only is...
Eastern Conference Semis - Game 3
May 09, 2009 by
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Poor defense? Check. Lackluster effort? Check. Make Anthony Johnson
look like Kevin Johnson? Check. Backs against the wall? Check. With all
the talk about the Celtics having the momentum heading into Game 3, one
would assume that the game tonight would actually be competitive. Think...
Where getting hammered and cuffed happens
May 08, 2009 by
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Seriously, does watching dumb asses getting drunk ever get old?
Doc doesn't approve of suspension
May 08, 2009 by
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Regardless of what the league ruled, Doc is not a big fan of the Rafer Alston suspension for Game 3. From the Herald: (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view.bg?articleid=1170877&srvc=rss)“Obviously you can’t go around slapping,” the Celtics said prior...
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