Last year, the Celtics and James Posey turned free agency negotiations into a waiting game. Posey’s patience paid off when he received a four-year contract from the New Orleans Hornets. But neither the Celtics nor Posey attained their goal - winning an NBA championship. (Full article: 1158 words)

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