Austin Rivers, son of Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, has been named the 201 1 Naismith national high school basketball Player of the Year. The 6’4″ guard led Winter Park (Fla.) High School to a second consecutive Florida Class 6A title and a 28-5 record. On the year, Rivers averaged 29.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Said Doc Rivers via a press release: “Being named...

The Celtics have announced that injured forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis, and guards Von Wafer and Delonte West will not play Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Delonte West is on a game by game basis at this point with his injured ankle. Said head coach Doc Rivers: “[Delonte] is not going to play tomorrow and I think he’s doubtful for Friday [at Philadelphia...

President Obama will be in Boston tonight to take part in a political fundraiser at the Museum of Fine Art, and whilst in town will squeeze in some time to talk hoops with the Eastern Conference leaders hosting the Celtics for a private meeting. Hopefully, the meeting will not be too awkward as Obama happens to be a Chicago Bulls fan and happened to pick the Los Angeles Lakers to...

Carlos Arroyo participated in his first team practice with the Boston Celtics today handling the backup point guard duties behind starter Rajon Rondo. Arroyo is on pace to make his Celtics debut tomorrow night when the Blake Show, featuring the Los Angeles Clippers, comes to town. Arroyo will serve as the primary backup point guard until the return of Delonte West. West watched practice...

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Injured superstar center Shaquille O’Neal took time out of his birthday celebration to let fans know that he could be back starting for the Boston Celtics in one weeks time. Said O’Neal: “The Celtics want me back at 100 percent, I tried to run on it the other day, felt pretty good, but afterwards we kind of took a step back, so hopefully in a few days, in a week or so, I�...

The NBA has rescinded the technical foul assessed to Celtic captain Paul Pierce during last Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. With 7:34 remaining in the third quarter, Pierce threw down a monster left handed jam sending friend of the Celtics Channing Frye to the floor. Pierce got T’d up as he stood over Frye reminding him of the awesomeness that had just transpired...

Today’s game between the New Orleans Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers was about much more than a game when superstar Hornets guard Chris Paul left the game immobilized on a stretcher. In a sobering moment, fans were reminded of just how precious life is and to never take it for granted. Late in the third quarter, Paul attempted to regain control of the ball hitting Ramon Sessions...

One team’s trash is another team’s treasure in the NBA. After losing out in the numbers game due to the Mike Bibby signing, guard Carlos Arroyo moved up the Eastern Conference standings finding a home with the Boston Celtics. Arroyo will fit right in with the Celtics as they currently lack a true backup point guard. Problem is he will not be in Milwaukee when the Celtics, and...

Reserve guard Von Wafer will not play tonight after not making the trip to Milwaukee with the team. Wafer, who left Fridays’s game with a calf injury, will be sidelined for at least a week with a strained calf muscle. Said Wafer: “I feel alright, just a little sore, I’ll be out for a few days… I think I just sprained a muscle, that’s all.” Wafer...

Well, what a difference a few hours make. We were delighted to report this morning that injured center Shaquille O’Neal had been lobbying to play this weekend and was on track to make his return from injury Wednesday against the LA Blakers. Shaq was forced to miss practice today when the injury flared up pushing his return out a week if not more. Said head coach Doc Rivers: “Shaq...

Well, what a difference a few hours make. We were delighted to report this morning that injured center Shaquille O’Neal had been lobbying to play this weekend and was on track to make his return from injury Wednesday against the LA Blakers. Shaq was forced to miss practice today when the injury flared up pushing his return out a week if not more. Said head coach Doc Rivers: “Shaq...

Well, what a difference a few hours make. We were delighted to report this morning that injured center Shaquille O’Neal had been lobbying to play this weekend and was on track to make his return from injury Wednesday against the LA Blakers. Shaq was forced to miss practice today when the injury flared up pushing his return out a week if not more. Said head coach Doc Rivers: “Shaq...

Well, what a difference a few hours make. We were delighted to report this morning that injured center Shaquille O’Neal had been lobbying to play this weekend and was on track to make his return from injury Wednesday against the LA Blakers. Shaq was forced to miss practice today when the injury flared up pushing his return out a week if not more. Said head coach Doc Rivers: “Shaq...

Well, what a difference a few hours make. We were delighted to report this morning that injured center Shaquille O’Neal had been lobbying to play this weekend and was on track to make his return from injury Wednesday against the LA Blakers. Shaq was forced to miss practice today when the injury flared up pushing his return out a week if not more. Said head coach Doc Rivers: “Shaq...

Well, what a difference a few hours make. We were delighted to report this morning that injured center Shaquille O’Neal had been lobbying to play this weekend and was on track to make his return from injury Wednesday against the LA Blakers. Shaq was forced to miss practice today when the injury flared up pushing his return out a week if not more. Said head coach Doc Rivers: “Shaq...

Well, what a difference a few hours make. We were delighted to report this morning that injured center Shaquille O’Neal had been lobbying to play this weekend and was on track to make his return from injury Wednesday against the LA Blakers. Shaq was forced to miss practice today when the injury flared up pushing his return out a week if not more. Said head coach Doc Rivers: “Shaq...

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