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Keys to Success for the Celtics

This article takes a look at the keys to success for the Celtics: the bench, health, foul trouble, maturity, Rondo, and more.
Via Sports In Boston  |  August 10, 2007

The Kevin Garnett Drama: Full Video, Audio, and Text covering the past week step-by-step

The definitive blog post with full video, audio, and text from the past week. Watch and hear Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Doc Rivers, Danny Ainge, Tommy Heinsohn, Mike Gorman, Cedric Maxwell, Sean Grande, and Wyc Grousbeck. Watch the complete KG press conference and see Garnett throw out the first pitch at Fenway. Also included are direct links to video from FSN New...
Via Sports In Boston  |  August 05, 2007

P.J. Brown, Oakley, Pollard interested in Celtics?

Frank Isola of the New York Daily News is reporting that P.J. Brown is in the process of deciding between retirement and signing with a team such as Boston, Phoenix, or Dallas to compete for a championship. Charles Oakley and Scot Pollard are also looking to sign deals. Check out the article for more information...
Via Sports In Boston  |  August 04, 2007

Celtics make offer to Mutombo

According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the Boston Celtics have made an initial offer of $1.2 million, the veteran's minimum, to Dikembe Mutombo. As reported in the Boston Herald, Doc Rivers and the Celtics are "very interested" in Dikembe Mutombo...
Via Sports In Boston  |  August 04, 2007

Tommy Heinsohn Reacts to KG Trade (text and video versions)

Tommy Heinsohn appeared on Fox Sports New England and gave his opinions concerning the blockbuster trade for Kevin Garnett and the current state of the Celtics. This article provides both text and video versions of Heinsohn's comments.
Via Sports In Boston  |  August 04, 2007

Complete Garnett Press Conference Video

The full version video of the Kevin Garnett press conference in Boston.
Via Sports In Boston  |  August 02, 2007

KG throws out first pitch at Fenway

Here is video of Kevin Garnett throwing out the first pitch at the Red Sox game. Garnett gets a standing ovation.
Via Sports In Boston  |  August 02, 2007

Dikembe Mutombo to the Celtics?

As reported in the Boston Herald, Doc Rivers and the Celtics are "very interested" in Dikembe Mutombo. Mutombo would serve as the backup center and even at 41 years of age he would still be a quality defender and rebounder...
Via Sports In Boston  |  August 02, 2007

Minnesota's Ode to Garnett

The Minneapolis Star Tribune, preparing for life after Garnett, writes an Ode to KG article highlighting KG's successes in Minnesota. The article has a time-line of Garnett's career with the T-Wolves and states...
Via Sports In Boston  |  July 31, 2007

Celtics Conspiracy or Just Good Business?

Is the Celtics organization silently building a web of influence over the entire league that will restore the storied franchise to the championship level? (Update: Bill Simmons is saying that McHale will always be a Celtic...) This article analyzes how Danny Ainge has taken what was once a marginal playoff team in 2003 and after 4 years of wheeling and dealing has brought Ray Allen...
Via Sports In Boston  |  July 30, 2007

New KG Details from the Boston Herald

Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald reported new details at 5:39 PM EST about the deal for Kevin Garnett. KG and the Celtics are just trying to work out the financial aspects to avoid pay the luxury tax; Bulpett also reports now that Gomes is part of the deal along with 2 draft picks...
Via Sports In Boston  |  July 30, 2007

Celtics and T-Wolves Agree to KG Deal

According to the Associated Press, the Boston Celtics have agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves which will bring 10-time All-Star and future Hall-of-Famer Kevin Garnett to the Boston Celtics. In exchange the Celtics will send Al Jefferson whom Minnesota demanded to receive and Theo Ratliff for contractual reasons; Sebastian Telfair and Gerald Green are also reportedly...
Via Sports In Boston  |  July 30, 2007

KG coming to Boston and Big Al staying?

Shira Springer of the Boston Globe reports: "As the trade currently stands, the Celtics would send Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Theo Ratliff and two first-round picks to the Timberwolves for Garnett. Al Jefferson is not included in the deal at the moment." Could this be true?...
Via Sports In Boston  |  July 30, 2007

Garnett Photo Removed from Timberwolves website

Earlier today the first picture one would see on the Timberwolves homepage header was one of Kevin Garnett. Now on their "True Blue" leaderboard part of the page, Garnett is no where to be found; This is after having reloaded the page about 50 times. Now one finds players such as Randy Foye and Craig Smith being headlined. It's just another simple indication that Garnett...
Via Sports In Boston  |  July 30, 2007

Garnett to Boston Almost a Done Deal

This article provides sources and detailed information about the imminent Garnett trade. The article also discusses what situation the Celtics will be in once this deal is completed.
Via Sports In Boston  |  July 30, 2007

With Ray, the Celts 'got game'

"Perfect." When a reporter asked Ray Allen about his ankles, Allen responded to say that they are "perfect". "Perfect" is the word to describe Ray Allen. He's a perfect fit for the Celtics; he's a perfect guy to mentor guys likes Gerald Green, Tony Allen, and Rajon Rondo; and he's also the perfect person to come in and help the Celtics step up their game. In general, the Celtics have ...
Via Sports In Boston  |  July 03, 2007

What Deal Will Danny Ainge Do Next?

Nothing? Sign? Trade? Will Danny Ainge for the first time in his life be able to just sit back and do nothing? This seems unlikely. Danny Ainge will do something. But when and what will he do? This article discusses some possible scenarios.
Via Sports In Boston  |  July 01, 2007

How Ray Allen Transforms the Celtics

This article provides a look at how and why Ray Allen transforms the Celtics into a contender in the East.
Via Sports In Boston  |  June 29, 2007

Video Footage of Top 5 Players after Oden/Durant

This article provides some footage of Al Horford, Yi Jianlian, Corey Brewer, Jeff Green, and Joakim Noah.
Via Sports In Boston  |  June 28, 2007

Yi Jianlian Video Footage

This article provides several high quality videos of Yi Jianlian in action.
Via Sports In Boston  |  June 28, 2007

Celtics Draft Preview and Season Outlook

As we near one of the most anticipated drafts ever in the history of the NBA, we give you one final and complete preview of the upcoming NBA draft and the 2007-2008 Celtics season. Speculation and rumors have abounded ever since the night of the lottery. We've heard plenty about Oden and Durant; we've heard about the Florida Gators triumvirate; and we've witnessed Yi play one...
Via Sports In Boston  |  June 28, 2007

Kobe Bryant to Boston?

Kobe Bryant recently reiterated his desire to be traded from the Lakers. If this actually happens, the Lakers would want to move him to an Eastern Conference teams. The Boston Celtics are one of the few teams with the right pieces to get a deal done. It could happen, but it might take a lot: For Kobe Bryant to come to Boston, it most certainly would require giving up the #5 pick. The second ...
Via Sports In Boston  |  June 16, 2007

100% Celtics Draft Mode

The article provides an inside look at the players the Celtics are considering to draft and it looks at possible trade rumors. Including a position-by-position analysis, this article provides an extremely thorough evaluation of the current state of the Celtics, what assets the Celtics have, and what they need to improve.
Via Sports In Boston  |  June 15, 2007

State of the Boston Celtics

This article provides an informative, realistic and humorous look at the current state of the Boston Celtics using a tone that imitates that of Danny Ainge and some of the other Celtics dignitaries. It looks at the past and provides hope for the future, the day when the Celtics are a dynasty again.
Via Sports In Boston  |  June 12, 2007

New Trade Rumors and Ranking Ainge's Prospects

This article provides information about the latest Celtics trade rumors and what the Celtics need to do to improve their team. Plus, an in-depth look at the top 6 players Danny Ainge might select with the 5th pick. This is a good article for fans whose teams are drafting in the #3-9 range.
Via Sports In Boston  |  June 11, 2007
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