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Huge story out of Houston: The Rockets have named their next general manager, and it's a stats dude. The "Theo Epstein" is apparently Daryl Morey, who teaches a class at MIT, used to work on Wall Street and works as a stats/operations/information guy for the Celtics front office. A... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics , Houston Rockets , Kenny Thomas , Seattle Sonics
Posted at 05:50 PM
Shira Springer of THE BOSTON GLOBE writes, "Al Jefferson watched the end of practice yesterday with his right foot soaking in a bucket of ice. It was not the ending Jefferson wanted. He had hoped to return to team workouts today, but a sprained right ankle continues to sideline... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics
Posted at 11:17 AM
Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes
Michael Olowokandi is in the final year of his contract and the Celtics are committed to developing Al Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins. But Olowokandi remains optimistic there will be some role for him with Boston. ''I plan on [having a...... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics
Posted at 08:45 AM
Thought I’d throw up a special weekend column, since I’m not sure I’ll have one for tomorrow since it’s a holiday and all. Before we get into the situations to pay attention to, I thought we should check in on some of the centers who recently won starting jobs... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Andrei Kirilenko , Ben Wallace , Brad Miller , Brendan Haywood , Chris Kaman , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Eddie Griffin , Elton Brand , Erick Dampier , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Kenyon Martin , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Marcus Camby , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Rasho Nesterovic , Reggie Evans , Samuel Dalembert , Shawn Marion , Theo Ratliff , Utah Jazz , Yao Ming , Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Posted at 07:41 PM
With all of the snow and cold making it’s way across the country the past couple days, there’s no better way to spend your weekend holed up at home watching basketball. So for today’s weekend preview we’re gonna give you not one but THREE games of the week, one... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Antonio McDyess , Boston Celtics , Carlos Arroyo , Chris Kaman , Chris Paul , Dallas Mavericks , Denver Nuggets , Desmond Mason , Detroit Pistons , Elton Brand , Erick Dampier , Jason Terry , Los Angeles Clippers , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Orleans Hornets , Paul Pierce , Portland Trailblazers , Ricky Davis , Sacramento Kings , Sam Cassell , Speedy Claxton
Posted at 08:15 AM
LA Clippers 109 Milwaukee 85 –Andruw Bogut had his first tough night 15 minutes and 2 points, and he was -23 … This game was done before the 4th Quarter … The Clippers are 6-2 …. Milwaukee didn’t win a game last year against the West on the road... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Andrew Bogut , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Caron Butler , Charlotte Bobcats , Chauncey Billups , Chris Paul , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dan Dickau , Darko Milicic , Delonte West , Denver Nuggets , Derek Anderson , Desmond Mason , Detroit Pistons , Doug Christie , Dwight Howard , Dwyane Wade , Earl Boykins , Elton Brand , Emeka Okafor , Erick Dampier , Houston Rockets , Jalen Rose , Josh Howard , Juwan Howard , Kevin Garnett , Los Angeles Clippers , Marcus Camby , Miami Heat , Milwaukee Bucks , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Orleans Hornets , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Rafer Alston , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Sean May , Seattle Sonics , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards
Posted at 12:01 PM
OK, so perhaps I overstated myself in that e-mail to BV where I said “DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO PRESEASON STATS.” Now, I’m not going to go back on that statement because I still feel that it’s almost entirely true. Those looking for the answers to the fantasy season... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Allen Iverson , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Cleveland Cavaliers , Josh Childress , LeBron James , Philadelphia 76ers , Rashad McCants
Posted at 09:43 AM
Boston Celtics What can i say about the Celts? I'm confused by this team year after year. It's nice to see them do well, but sometimes i have to wonder how they do it? Paul Pierce of course is the only consistent scorer Celtics fans have known for... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Allan Houston , Allen Iverson , Alonzo Mourning , Andre Iguodala , Antoine Walker , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Chris Bosh , Chris Webber , Dallas Mavericks , Delonte West , Detroit Pistons , Donyell Marshall , Gary Payton , Gerald Green , Houston Rockets , Jalen Rose , Jamal Crawford , Jason Collins , Jason Kidd , Jeff McInnis , Kyle Korver , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nenad Krstic , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Paul Pierce , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Quentin Richardson , Rafael Araujo , Rafer Alston , Richard Jefferson , Ricky Davis , Robert Traylor , Samuel Dalembert , Shaquille O'Neal , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Stephon Marbury , Tim Thomas , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Vince Carter
Posted at 10:22 AM
1 to 30 31 to 60 61 to 90 91. Jamaal Tinsley – The ultimate tease; few can match his 3s/steals/assists combo, but he plain cannot shoot or stay healthy. 92. Eddie Jones – Certainly on the downside of his career, but can handle lots of minutes and hit... Link
Read More: Al Harrington , Al Jefferson , Ben Gordon , Bonzi Wells , Brendan Haywood , Brevin Knight , Eddie Griffin , Eddie Jones , Eddy Curry , Erick Dampier , Gerald Wallace , Golden State Warriors , Jamaal Tinsley , Jameer Nelson , Mehmet Okur , Morris Peterson , Nenad Krstic , Portland Trailblazers , Raymond Felton , Ricky Davis , Sam Cassell , Samuel Dalembert , Sebastian Telfair , Theo Ratliff , Troy Murphy , Utah Jazz , Wally Szczerbiak
Posted at 05:00 PM
Taken early, a power forward can really help shape your draft. Taking a center-esque PF like Elton Brand in the first couple rounds means you can hold off on a center for a good while. Taking a PF that can step outside and knock down a three like Dirk... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Antawn Jamison , Carlos Boozer , Chris Bosh , Chris Webber , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Donyell Marshall , Drew Gooden , Dwight Howard , Eddie Griffin , Elton Brand , Kenyon Martin , Kevin Garnett , Kurt Thomas , Kwame Brown , LeBron James , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nenad Krstic , Nick Collison , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Rasheed Wallace , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Toronto Raptors , Troy Murphy , Tyson Chandler , Udonis Haslem , Washington Wizards , Zach Randolph , Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Posted at 08:54 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski seems to dig what Ainge is doing. Refering to the reasons why the "East is least no more," he states: The Celtics' Baby Steps: Doc Rivers has to hate this teenybop movement, but the Celtics couldn't pass on spectacular prep star Gerald Green in the first round... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics , Brian Scalabrine , Gerald Green , Paul Pierce
Posted at 09:37 AM
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. - Heb 11:1The topic du jour seems to be comparing our team now as opposed to the team from last year (pre Walker trade). The most obvious difference is Payton. Gone will be his... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Brian Scalabrine , Chicago Bulls , Delonte West , Jiri Welsch , Kirk Hinrich , New Jersey Nets , Ricky Davis
Posted at 09:14 AM
Cavaliers 71, Celtics 65 By Gabe Kahn LAS VEGAS- The Celtics dream of a perfect summer league record ended today when a deep and rested Cavaliers team took them for their first loss in four tries by a score of 71-65 . Though the end result is not all... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics , Cleveland Cavaliers , Delonte West , Gerald Green , Golden State Warriors , Luke Jackson
Posted at 05:57 PM
Celtics 82, Suns 53By Gabe KahnLAS VEGAS- When the Celtics' summer league squad wiped the floor with their counterparts from Phoenix on Monday by a score of 82 to 53, it was difficult to tell whether or not it had anything to do with the superiority of the Celtic... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics , Dallas Mavericks , Delonte West , Gerald Green , Leandro Barbosa , Phoenix Suns , Ricky Davis
Posted at 11:59 PM
Celtics 76, Clippers 59By Gabe KahnLAS VEGAS- Gerald Green had an auspicious professional debut and the Reebok Vegas Summer League, but after getting rid of some early jitters, he found time to wow the crowd time and again. Green first entered the game with 3:34 left in the first... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics , Chris Kaman , Delonte West , Gerald Green , Los Angeles Clippers , Paul Pierce , Shaun Livingston
Posted at 09:12 AM
Now that the euphoria of drafting Gerald Green is finally starting to melt away, there's one thing I want to make crystal clear. We must have patience with this kid. We were spoiled terribly by Al Jefferson last year, and even he didn't get major minutes. Plus, Al is... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Gerald Green , Houston Rockets , Rashard Lewis , Tracy McGrady
Posted at 05:08 PM
Back from vacation and feeling well. Too many thoughts to put down just yet but here are some quick hits.Green + Al Jefferson is just enough to make me giddyGomes in the 2nd round is just silly. Danny wasted zero time making that pick.I'll have to look up Orien... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics
Posted at 10:20 AM
Whenever I think of Danny Ainge and Chad Ford having a phone conversation, somehow I picture it going something like this:Chad: So, I hear you have given Ukic a promise at 18.Ainge: LudicrousChad: Come on, you can tell me, I won't say a word.Ainge: No matter what I say... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Antoine Walker , Seattle Sonics
Posted at 01:43 PM
There's been some backlash over my trade ideas and rumormongoring. That's fine. Its only fair to give somewhat equal time to the other option. That is to stick with the core group of players and tweak the roster. This is by far the more likely option anyway. So without... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics , Gary Payton , Vin Baker
Posted at 11:00 AM
Time to take a break from my mythical wheeling and dealing and take my first look at the draft. I'll tell you right now, I have not done the research to make a solid call on anything yet. For the next 2 months, I'll be following Chad Ford's blog... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Andrew Bogut , Boston Celtics , Darko Milicic , Delonte West , Gerald Green , Houston Rockets , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Marvin Williams , Shawn Marion , Tracy McGrady
Posted at 12:12 AM
The season is over, the reporters have turned in their season recaps and are retiring for a much needed vacation. Hats off to the folks that followed this team every day and fed us the information that we crave like candy.However, that also means coverage will be suratic at... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Antoine Walker , Boston Celtics
Posted at 08:53 AM
There is one player that could potentially be on the market this offseason that I would absolutely trade Paul Pierce for (and then some). Kevin Garnett.Before you call me crazy, consider that the TWolves have just about run out of options. They may have seen their window close last... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics , Kevin Garnett , Minnesota T-Wolves , Paul Pierce , Ricky Davis
Posted at 10:24 AM
Well, I think this evens out the lopsided victories column. We lost soundly tonight. Whether we had gone into Indy up 2-0, I pretty much expected to lose this game of the series. Going into it with the series at 1-1 makes the impending loss that much more of... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Antoine Walker , Boston Celtics , Gary Payton , Indiana Pacers , Jermaine O'Neal , Paul Pierce , Reggie Miller , Ricky Davis , Stephen Jackson
Posted at 10:40 PM
MacMullan thinks that Gary is the key to this game. Bulpett thinks that Al Jefferson and Marcus Banks could provide us with a spark. Doc Rivers worked the refs on the Reggie Miller calls. But something tells me that Antoine Walker is about due for a big game. I... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Antoine Walker , Boston Celtics , Indiana Pacers , Reggie Miller
Posted at 01:37 PM
I could give you 101 reason why we won't get out of the second round, never mind win it all. But I won't. There will be time for realistic expectations and objective viewpoints later. We are at the doorstep of the playoff and we're asking the rest of the... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics , Bruce Bowen , Detroit Pistons , Indiana Pacers , Jermaine O'Neal , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , Ricky Davis , Ron Artest , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Stephen Jackson , Tim Duncan
Posted at 08:35 PM
