Boston Celtics

By David Friedman(noreply@blogger.com) CelticsBlog is once again coordinating a project for NBA bloggers to write team previews and collectively link to each other's work. The Atlantic Division previews have all been posted, with the remaining divisions to follow shortly: Boston Celtics Jeff Clark: CelticsBlog.com Jim Weeks: Green Bandwagon FLCeltsFan: LOY's Place John Karalis: Red's Army Dustin Chapman: Celtics 24/7 New Jersey Nets Dennis Velasco: About Basketball New York Knicks Joey: Straight Bangin' Seth Rosenthal: Posting and Toasting Philadelphia 76ers Dannie & Pete: Recliner GM Jon Burkett: Passion and Pride Toronto Raptors Franchise: RaptorsHQ.com Ryan McNeill: Hoops Addict Cuzzy: Cuzoogle   [read the full post]

By TheBigLead The team that played mighty Boston closest in the 2008 playoffs wasn’t the Lakers or the Pistons. It was the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is rather astonishing, considering the Cavs are essentially are a carbon copy of the mid-80s Chicago Bulls that featured Michael Jordan and a mediocre cas...

 NH - That said, the Celtics are playing Houston in that game, but out of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady — all NBA All-Stars ...

 CA - It troubled him during the playoffs, particularly during the Lakers' loss to the Boston Celtics in the Finals. Gasol and Bryant had busy summers, ...

 CA - He also won a ring in 1982 with the Boston Celtics. This draft consisted of David Robinson (first overall), Scottie Pippen (fifth overall), Kevin Johnson ...

more…) Whether you guys realize or not, but the season is right around the corner. The Cavaliers road to the Finals will start on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors, at home. Yes, NBA basketball will finally be underway. The Cavs will have 8 pre-season games before their regular season open...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) It's that time again, and here are the blogger previews from the Atlantic Division. It's a new season and everyone is optimistic about their teams. The Knicks seem to be mired in the same old, same old. The Sixers with the addition of Elton Brand and the Raptors with their front court of Chris Bosh and Jermaine O'Neal may give the Celtics a real run for the Atlantic division crown. Some good reading here. Be sure to check them all out! Thanks to Jeff at CelticsBlog for organizing these previews and doing all the work behind the scenes to get them up for everyone! Boston Celtics John Karalis: Red's Army Dustin Chapman: Celtics 24/7 New Jersey Nets Dennis Velasco: About Basketball New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers   [read the full post]

By Basketbawful When last we saw them: Finished 45-37, second in the Central Division and fourth overall in the East. They pushed the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics to seven games and were one Paul Pierce scoring explosion from advancing to the Conference Finals.

  USA - Oct 4, 2008 He's been good," said Celtics coach Doc Rivers, "but he has a long way to go and a lot of work to do. Physically, he's fine. It's just rust, and fitting in ...

By Joe Zedalis Miles was going full speed late in Friday's 2½-hour practice, missing a dunk off the back of the rim in a half-court set, then stuffing on a spectacular fast break. Miles has mostly been used at power forward, often matching up against Glen Davis.

 VA - They signed James Posey away from the Celtics, a player who helped them win the championship!" Look, I'm not as high on the Posey signing as many are, ...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Doc Rivers hopes youngsters Leon Powe, Glen Davis step up Hurt Kendrick Perkins pines for action NBA referees are cleared Pierce says Boston ready to win another title Enterprise Celtics looking to fill a hole after James Posey exited Worcester Telegram Rondo still facing down his skeptics Patriot Ledger Playing time may increase for Celtics’ Tony Allen Connecticut Post Boston Celtics: Number One in so many ways Deadspin 30 previews in 30 days: Boston Celtics Sports Tribune Miles out of gas but otherwise looks good in Celtics camp Hoopsvibe Celtics fans meet the dysfunctional Darius Miles Sports of Boston Celtics hold practice, focus set to 2008-09 ESPN After a summer of love, Celtics return for more chest bumping heroics   [read the full post]

By Randy Kim For many NBA fans, Boston's run to the title last season wasn't just about watching the legendary Celtics return to the top of the basketball world. It was more about getting a chance to witness emote-icon Kevin Garnett complete his long journey to an NBA title. KG has long been respected by b...

By Basketbawful Fun Facts: The EA NBA Live 09 simulated season predicts they'll finish with only 44 wins and fall in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat. Ray Allen is a 12 handicap golfer and has a bowling average over 150. Red Auerbach's brother Zangwell designed the Celtic Leprechaun logo. Form...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Ray Allen, son deal with juvenile diabetes A knee-jerk reaction for Tony Allen Celtics.com Miles Hungry in Comeback Bid with Boston PR Web Celtics legend Bill Russell private/public memorabilia signing Rocky Mountain News Celtics' Ray Allen spotlights juvenile diabetes Orlando Sentinel Injury bug bites several NBA stars early in camp FL's Take: Injuries are the only thing that can derail the Celtics' push for #18. They have to stay healthy. Heart of Celtics' Rivers draws ire in Orlando Lex Nihil Novi Were the 2008 Celtics the best defensive team ever? Ballerblogger Season preview: Boston Celtics The Suffolk Journal C is for championship, Celtics look to repeat ProJo Newport awash in Celtic pride   [read the full post]

By Basketbawful Fun Facts: Dominique Wilkins is the new Hawks TV analyst on FSN South and SportsSouth, joining play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun. Former NBA sniper Mark Price has joined the team as a shooting consultant. Last season, Josh Smith joined Hall of Fame Centers Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robins...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) This team doesn't have any glaring weaknesses other than the age of its stars and possibly depth at the center position. Last season there were questions about the point guard spot, but Rajon Rondo showed us that he is quite capable of being the starting point guard on a championship team and Eddie House answered the questions at the back up in spite of being put on the shelf for a part of the playoffs in favor of Sam Cassell. This season, Gabe Pruitt is expected to be able to contribute at the point and Sam Cassell is back for insurance. The age of the three stars was questioned last season and we all saw how that came out. Ray Allen says he is 100% healthy, which he admits wasn't the case last season, and both Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett keep themselve...   [read the full post]

By Sly Folarin Iguodala won an unofficial video game challenge beating Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, also in attendance. Rookies Brook Lopez of New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks Danilo Gallinari were present along with late arrivals from the Knicks; Quentin Richardson, Nate Robinson and Patri...

Marc J. Spears of The Boston Globe: "David Stern witnessed the Celtics win an NBA championship during his first year as the league's commissioner in 1984, as well as two years later. While green as a commissioner back then, Stern loved rubbing elbows and learning from Red Auerbach while the...

By Thomas Halzack The competition has improved within the Atlantic Division, but no team can keep up with Boston. Boston Celtics Philadelphia 76ers New York Knicks The new coach (D’Antoni) doesn’t expect his players to play defense. That has to help. The New Jersey Nets are worse. That helps, too. New Jersey Ne...

By mfrank(noreply@blogger.com) DiLeo would still like to get two of the Kansas guys _ Darrell Arthur and Brandon Rush _ and perhaps Rider center Jason Thompson and D.J. Augustin. * * * * * Kudos to the Boston Celtics for winning the NBA championship. As they proved in Game 6, in their 131-92 blowout of the Lakers, as well as throug...

By mfrank(noreply@blogger.com) Basically, that last month could cost the Sixers playoff seeding, assuming they make the playoffs. But, as Maurice Cheeks likes to say, every team plays 82 games _ 41 at home and 41 on the road. LeBron James' first visit on Dec. 10. Boston Celtics' first visit on Feb. 3.

By Steven Jarjees Runner Up: Greg Oden, Portland Trail Blazers Runner Up: Kevin Garnett Boston Celtics Scoring Title: LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers Runner Up: Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Most Valuable Player: Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Runner Up: LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers 

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Celtics players to visit Maine Globe Offseason NBA facility is gym-dandy ESPN Draft watch: Rubio's hot, Collison's not Hoopsworld NBA 2009 preview: Boston Celtics Ball Don't Lie The Blog Association: Boston Celtics FL's Take: Congrats to CelticsBlog, Red's Army, and Celtics 17. All top quality. The Celtics have the very best fans and best bloggers around. Fan House NBA top 50: Paul Pierce (No. 17) FL's Take: I just love this kid and hope he is a Celtic for many years to come. Bleacher Report 15 breakout players: Eastern conference OC Register Lakers ready to teach Celtics a lesson Journal Constitution TD's Take (Bibby says Hawks could have beat Celtics) Maine Today Celtics players, trophy coming to Portland   [read the full post]

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By ManchvegasBob Andrew Bynum, Monta Ellis, Danny Granger, LaMarcus Aldridge, Rudy Gay, Jose Calderon, Al Horford, Devin Harris, Kevin Durant, Marvin Williams, Brendan Haywood, and last but not least, coming in at the wire . . . Rajon Rondo. THE CELTICS PERSPECTIVE 5th year: Tony Allen (26)

Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald: "The Celtics, as is the custom for any major professional sports champion in this country, will be honored by President George W. Bush in the East Room of the White House this afternoon. The reigning NBA title-holders will tour the grounds, all of the histor...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Kobe Bryant: No surgery on pinkie finger LeBron James’ loyalties irk Cleveland fans Danny Ainge mum on Doc extension Celtics 17 Three more years Americas Sports Perkins working to avoid injury NBA coaches undervalued Eric Musselman's Basketball Notebook Accountability Hoopsworld Challenges ahead for Powe, Celtics Which active players are headed for the Hall of Fame? Time to pay the big man Red's Army Tuesday Night is your night AFP Bryant to skip surgery on pinkie finger Yahoo Sports Championship nets Rivers a new deal Connecticut Post Doc Rivers gets respect and new contract NBA Celtics Blog Jan 23 1956 Warriors beat Celtics again FanHouse Game 3: Now there's the Doc Rivers we all know   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Herald Dwight Howard visits Atlanta alma mater with gold medal FL's Take: I won't be able to take the Hall of Fame seriously until they elect Dennis Johnson. It is a travesty that he has been left out. He should have been elected when Kevin McHale and Robert Parish were. He won championships with 2 different teams and he was described by Larry Bird as the best player he ever played with. The Hall of Fame is a joke until they right the wrong that has gone on way too long. Celtics championship trophy to visit Vermont Hoopsworld Injuries happen Sports of Boston Celtics player review: Kevin Garnett The Salt Palace Could NBA players make in the NFL? Lex Nihil Novi Jabbar was a Celtics fan   [read the full post]

By Cameron Jerde Most basketball fans do not realize how big of a rivalry exists between the Lakers and Celtics. Back in the 60's, the Boston Celtics won 11 championships in 13 seasons. The Lakers and Celtics faced  each other in five consecutive NBA Finals, with the Celtics winning the series of finals 4...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Delonte West could have trouble finding a spot in Cleveland now that they have traded for Mo Williams. Without a doubt, he is no longer the Cavs' starting point guard. There was talk about moving him to shooting guard but he will have to beat out another former Celtic, Wally Szczerbiak and Sasha Pavlovic for the spot and that won't be easy. Delonte's best bet right now is to sign the qualifying offer and play his best this season wherever they play him, and then go on the market as an unrestricted free agent next off season. I'd love to see him come back to the Celtics. Can you imagine the Delonte-Big Baby comedy hour? Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) MetroWest Daily Phelps now 2 for 2 (Not basketball, but very exciting) CelticsBlog Hawks do themselves a favor FL's Take: For all the flack Kevin McHale has taken, I think he is on the right track with this team. He has a lot of nice young and talented players on his team now. Nashua Telegraph Celtics will return to N.H. Connecticut Post Perkins' Props: Punched Pistons FL's Take: What, no Rondo? No Perk? Inglewood Weekly Local basketball hero pays it forward And One Al Lewis: Basketball scout, political activist and, oh yeah, Grandpa Munster Hoopsworld Eastern Conference All Breakout team Lex Nihil Novi Chick Hearn was Lakers' Most Sports of Boston Celtics' player review: Eddie House   [read the full post]

By Bailey Essrog Note: This conversation between Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers did not actually take place. All content has been fabricated from the author's imagination and should not be taken as a serious report.

By Monty Singh For the Heat, they get the point guard Riley wants, who can run and set up Dwayne Wade. Since the Heat got Beasley, who will most likely be playing small forward, Marion has been rumored to being on the move. Any team can pick up free agents, but trades can make an even bigger difference. Just ask t...

By Will Leitch The 2008 NBA playoffs did more than just entertain us for the last seven or eight months. It taught us stuff. Some stuff we only suspected, and some other stuff we never even knew before. Here is that stuff. The Atlanta Hawks have fans...real, flesh-and-blood fans. Boston fans, on the other hand, ap...

By Adam Lauridsen In my last post I covered what the Warriors can learn from the Celtics on the court.  There might be lessons to be learned from their front office as well.  Time will tell whether Ainge has assembled a Miami Heat-like one-hit-wonder or a new dynasty, but it’s pretty clear how the Celtics put th...

By Will Leitch Fickle fate, Part I. The Celtics have two chances at home to win the title...and that's about the only thing they have going in their favor right now. Paul Pierce has a bum knee and nobody knows how bad it is (he refused an MRI because he didn't want to know had bad the damage was until after the Finals...

By David Friedman(noreply@blogger.com) I have repeatedly mentioned one element that I think should be a bigger part of their half court offense: a screen/roll play involving Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy pointed out during game two that the Celtics have struggled to defend that action and late in the fourth quarter we even saw the Lakers successfully run a screen/roll with Bryant and reserve center Ronny Turiaf. Not surprisingly, in game two the Celtics did well in the three key areas that I mentioned: Paul Pierce seemed to be fully healthy and he was very productive, the Celtics got a lot of easy points in the paint--particularly by reserve Leon Powe--and they slowed the Lakers' transition game to a crawl for most of the night. The Lakers' late run skewed a lo...   [read the full post]

By David Friedman(noreply@blogger.com) The Boston Celtics led the L.A. Lakers 95-71 with 7:55 left in the fourth quarter but the Lakers pulled to within 104-102 before the Celtics escaped with a 108-102 win. Paul Pierce, showing no ill effects from his game one knee injury, led the Celtics with 28 points on 9-16 shooting from the field. He also had eight assists and four rebounds. Leon Powe came off of the bench to contribute a playoff career-high 21 points in just 14:39, shooting 6-7 from the field. Kevin Garnett controlled the boards with a game-high 14 rebounds but scored just 17 points on 7-19 field goal shooting. Ray Allen had an efficient 17 points on 6-11 field goal shooting. Rajon Rondo only scored four points on 1-4 field goal shooting but he had 16 assists, six rebounds and just two...   [read the full post]

By Will Leitch Flip Saunders, drama queen. Flip is still flippin' the you-know-what out about that bear-hug foul Paul Pierce committed against Chauncey Billups. "I told the referee when I was standing there, 'We've got New England Patriots that are here. (Tedy) Bruschi had a tackle like that in the Super...

By FLCeltsFan Boston is surely flustered and playing like thugs. We're seeing the true colors of these 'class' guys on the Celtics. Someone needs to stop this Kendrick Perkins I hate him so much. This is why many of us wanted the Hawks to make the playoffs. They've learned how to play. If only Horford hadn't taunted Pierce... Then maybe the Hawks could have stopped Pierce... Take that you cocky Celtics fans! Screw Boston.....Joe just killed their defense haha. Also from a Celtics fan) Great game guys. See you in Boston. And to all the whiny Celtic fans who are proclaiming a Hawks' series victory, please stay here. Adios. Magic Johnson got suspended for like 4 games for bumping a ref... Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]   [read the full post]

Back To Fundamental Charlotte Basketball -- So if Charlotte beat Boston, and Cleveland beats Charlotte, that means the team that beat the Celtics can't beat the team who also once beat the Celtics and has also beat another team last year in the playoffs who once beat the Celtics this year. I...

Skiles, now coaching the Chicago Bulls, lasted five seasons as the Magic's first point guard. He averaged 12.9 points and 7.2 assists with the Magic, and set an NBA record with 30 assists in a game against the Denver Nuggets. The Boston Celtics might win the Eastern Conference this season, but...

By FLCeltsFan Also in the Herald is an article that discusses an honor for Cedric Maxwell. Max was at the heart of the Celtics glory days. The opening sentence is an interesting comment on the state of the NBA today: Young NBA fans may find it hard to believe, but pro basketball was once a team game - not the showcase for flashy individual talent it has become. Wright's 57% free throw shooting is cause for concern as is his mechanics from outside 8 feet. However, the touch he shows close to the basket gives hope that he will be able to extend his range over time and improve upon his free throw percentage. Other news on the draft include an article in the Globe on Jared Dudley, a profile of Yi Jianlian on Celtics 24/7, more discussion on Oden and Conley staying together i...   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan RealGM has a draft preview for the Celtics. Unlike most, they feel that our drafting has been suspect. Their drafting is suspect. For the most part they’ve found good talent in the draft, but the players have either been dealt or become injury-prone. The fifth pick in the Draft may not get them a Greg Oden or Kevin Durant, but it should allow them to take someone worth getting excited about in Beantown. They suggest that we target Yi, Noah, or Horford. I have been leaning toward Noah, myself. The kid has a winning mentality and is going to have the work ethic and drive to be the best he can be in the NBA. I don't like Yi because of his lack of defense. I also like Hawes and Brewer.   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan The Herald reports that the Celtics are open to trade offers for the 5th pick (and from what we read on Hoopsworld, possibly Pierce as well). The top players won't be participating but the Celtics still need to evaluate everyone because they may trade down and still have the 32nd pick to plan for. There is plenty of info on the predraft camp. Draft Express has great reports on many of the players who participated. Hoopsworld tells us that Celtics are looking for answers in Orlando. Chad Ford in the ESPN Insider gives us a list of a dozen players to watch in Orlando. On NBA.com Marty Blake goes inside the predraft camp.   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan HoopsHype puts Noah at #5 with B Wright and Horford going 3 and 4. Scout.com has us taking Corey Brewer with the fifth pick and B Wright and Yi going 3rd and 4th. On ESPN, Chad Ford's mock has us taking Yi Jianlian at 5 with Conley and Horford going 3 and 4. Here is what Chad had to say "The skinny: This is the worst-case scenario for the Celtics. With no chance to get either Oden or Durant in the fold, the Celtics seem further away from a title than ever. Yi is a good fit in Boston, given his size and ability to score. But is he enough to save Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers?" Pro Basketball News puts Yi in Boston at 5, Conley in Atlanta, and B Wright in Memphis.   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan The Sun Sentinel has a rather caustic article that puts forth the fact that the tree teams accused of tanking last season ended up slipping down to the worst possible scenario for them in the draft. The article goes on to be very anti-Celtics. Should Boston's Danny Ainge be rewarded for trading for Sebastian Telfair at the cost of Brandon Roy? Should Memphis' Jerry West be bailed out after dispatching Shane Battier and throwing money at Brian Cardinal and Damon Stoudamire? And enough of the argument about how Boston and Milwaukee weren't tanking but merely were injured, and therefore shouldn't be discriminated against in the lottery. That, in fact, is the weakest of arguments, since Paul Pierce, Wally Szczerbiak and Brian Scalabrine wi...   [read the full post]

By FLCeltsFan There are several very good veterans reportedly available. There are several very good players who will be available to us in the draft. I have a lot more faith in Danny's drafting than I do in his trading. Mocks are coming out with some having us taking Yi and some Noah. I like what I have read about Noah. He knows how to win. He is working very hard to improve himself and I think he will push himself to be the very best he can be and think he would be a good fit for us. Yi's defense is suspect and there are questions about his age so I am not sold on him yet. Hawes might be a possibility. Or if Mike Conley was available we might even go for a point guard. Danny has gotten a new PG every year so far so why break the string. Rondo and Conley would be a nice PG tandem. Corey Brewer i...   [read the full post]

NBA legend and former Celtics coach and player William “Bill” Russell came back to Boston yesterday to call on Suffolk University students to be “good citizens” at one of the many...

By Peter May, Globe Staff Wouldn't it be loverly? A simple winning streak? You know, where one win actually follows another? Is that too much to ask, especially when the games are at home and against opponents who can make nonrefundable reservations for May?