Report: Cassell says he's coming back

uummm-- really? Do the celtics know about this?

Give Gabe Pruitt the minutes.

I thought he was busy playing Quarterback for the Patriots??????

if this is true the Celtics are completely insane.

He is a savvy vet. He is good to have in the locker room. He would bring a lot as an assistant coach as well. He paid his dues, so now let him transition over to coach. I don't understand what all the big deal is.

Bad enough Brady got hurt and I have to watch guys who can't pass on the Pats.

he has nice smile!

So long as he's fine with mop-up minutes behind Rondo, House and Pruitt... Ok, so he did make a few big shots for us down the stretch, but far too often he wasn't willing to give up the ball for a better shot for a teammate. I'd rather stick with the "Ubuntu" bunch.

The celtics already have 15 on the roster, so if they sign Cassell that would put them over the 15 player roster max, so who will be the odd man out?

This has been a rumor for a long time so, no it would not surprise me, you can never have enough point guards, I think with a whole off season and training camp he will be much better.

Having watched Sam take the Wolves to the West finals a few years back, and contribute a lot during the stretch to the Celtics, I say the ten minutes a game is worth it.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

go away ET

this seems to happen more in the NBA than any other sport, players with no game left try to media their way back on a team that's said good-bye. Sam, we hardly knew ya, and lets keep it that way. Because what we saw is as they say, stick a fork in you, your'e all done.

he could be a 16th man award winner

It's pronounced, "Ungawa".

It's pronounced, "Un-gawa".

We can use him to foul somebody occasionally. He can do a pretty good take-down fer a little fellow.

We can use him to foul somebody occasionally. He can do a pretty good take-down fer a little fellow.

No way. Getting "Sam I Am" was a knee-jerk move in the first place. It didn't work out and furthermore, really pissed off Eddie House. I always believed that if it isn't broken then you don't fix it. Eddie would have been fine down the stretch without Cassell on the roster. All of this is a Sam Cassell pipedream. Ainge and Doc must be ROTFL.

My feelings are with the comments of Ghost/Most- 3 other guys need the minutes more.

that sounds good for him

Cassell coming back for one more season will consist of him helping Gabe pruitt and the rookies on making the transition into the league... It doesnt mean he'll get the minutes Gabe or House are supposed to...he's just acting as a veteran influence in a locker room that is extremely young w/o PJ Brown or Posey.
So calm down...all youre doing is exposing to the world you know nothing about basketball.

WHY DON'T SOMEONE ASK RAY ALLEN ABOUT RICKY MOORE. THIS GUY WON A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WITHOUT HIM. RIGHT NOW IS HE OVER SEAS IN AUSTRIA. LAST I HEARD HE IS READY TO HELP ANY TEAM CONTEND FOR A NBA TITLE. HE HAS HIGH CHAMPIONSHIP ALSO COLLEGE. THIS WOULD BE A TRUE STORY TO BE TOLD IF BOSTON PIC THIS GUY AND WON BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONS!

RICKY MOORE IS THE GUY BOSTON NEEDS TO HELP WIN BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONSHIPS. JUST ASK RAY ALLEN? RICKY IS PLAYING IN AUSTRIA. SOME TEAM THAT WANTS TO WHEN A CHAMPIONSHIP SHOULD CONTACT THIS GUY!!! ESPECIALLY BOSTON THEY KNOW HIS BACKYARD HISTORY UCONN HUSKIES!!!

CASSEL'S WINNING ATTITUDE WUD BE STILL VALUABLE TO THE TEAM

No way Sam..

No way Sam..

We need to let Sam "I AM" go!
He's just not a team player and the primary reason he's here, is he's KGs buddy.
Rondo, House and lets not forget Billy Walker, as well as Gabe Pruit will fit the bill.
We simply dont need him and I pray the C's are not honeslty considering him as an Assistant Coach, although he would be far less harmful in that role than on the floor taking the shot every time he touches the ball.
UBUNTU is what got us here!!!!

Why not become a assistant coach now... that's basically what your are doing on that team anyways...it's not like you can still defend and play meaningful minutes or even 30 to 35 minutes a game so just call it what it is another coach (overpaid) who has eyes and ears at the players level.

The celtics are trash and last year it was fixed they not gone du nothn next year and sam needs 2 quit he us trash now plus he ditched tha clippers. But tha lakers will take it all next year KB24!!!!

The celtics are trash and last year it was fixed they not gone du nothn next year and sam needs 2 quit he us trash now plus he ditched tha clippers. But tha lakers will take it all next year KB24!!!!

Cassel will be a starter on this team and he WILL make the All-Star roster this year. He's one of the all time greats and I'd say he could be even better than such legends as McHale or maybe even Ainge himself!

Doc has got to start developing the young guards. I'm sure he is tired of developing players after all the years prior to the Big 3, but, as Theo Epstein could tell him, developing your draft picks instead of watching them develop for other teams is critical to long term success. Or is Ainge only looking at one year. Tony Allen needs minutes. Pruitt needs minutes. The rookies need minutes. If Cassell uses those minutes, what happens to the development of these young mens' potential to star in the future for the Celtics.

Suggestion: make Cassell an assistant coach. Let him help to develop the young players. Then, if he is needed at playoff time because of injuries or whatever, he is there and available.

I am a

Iam a Lakers' Man. Sam needs to retire ASAP. He probably would make a good coach. The LAKERS" will WIN the uping title.

well I agree with most of you who say give him minutes after house and pruitt.but as far as a couch, it couldn't hurt to have him there to give rondo some pointers.

To reglewis35,

Loved Reggie Lewis, completely disagree with your comment. Cassell is a cancer. He has a big personality and demands the ball so he can shoot it, not distribute it. He undermines the confidence of the younger, more sensitive Rondo. If he's going to coach, fine, but keep him off the court.

i do not understand why we would want him back at the expense of a younger more talented less selfish player.he alredy stole one ring.

i think having Sam Cassell on any team would be good . He helps out in all the areas: Team leadership , spirit, and knowledge of life as a NBA player.

Cassell has the skill and knowledge to asst Coach any team. Who knows, maybe he would end up being a great coach. It's not impossible for Mr 3 rings.

Good Luck Sam!!

why would they let him come back..this is insane..who the heck he gone check..he just like gary payton...give it up cassell..let the young people shine dang

Cassell should start at PG for the Celtics

Yeah.. some of those shots Mr Cassell took were on the surface ....ridiculous....on the other hand from a coach,s stance....your open ..you have a shot...you take it (even only it helps keeps the defence a litle bit honest)....You know Sam did have a
valuable role to play in the Championship in a quirky sort of way.I have studied his game down the years and he can be a Championship calibre coaching addition with the Celtics.He,s got playing credits with players in the league right now,I mean he,s got an insight into Celtics oponents from a players stance,this Doc Rivers can use in the new season and go for it again 2008 /09 season.

i think sam could be more effective this time around because he would have spent all of the off season and preseason to get they celtics system down and learn plays unlike last season as a late addition . he didnt know any plays or defensive schemes which might i add were the most complex an effective in the league, so you cant expect a guy to learn all of that and be effective in only ten minutes a game. so for all you people who dont really know the game. just sit back and watch for once instead of acting like you could do better. ainge knows more than all of you or i together about the game, i trust his moves. sam might be old but he knows the game and can get a shot off on any point gaurd in the game when he wants , and i think thats value we could use for cheap money.

could be the first player ever to enter the league and leave the league with back to back titles!

Just when you thought Gollum had been pushed off Mount Doom.

Cassel is a clutch shooter and great leader. Great decision by the Celtics.

I'm a bit pierced off he thinks he is king of the cassell, god darnett can't there be better options? I don't mean to be a baby and alleniate him.

should have place more urgency in resigning posey instead od posey, cassel dream days are far gone.................

Last year I heard he was joining Clippers coach staff

As a COACH??? CAsell waKe uP u Might BE Draeming... He -"sam"- did not show his best as a player of celtics.. u could start at NBDL and prove ur self first!!!

I agree with reglewis35. Cassell's got the personality and energy to be a great coach. He came through, mostly, when needed in the playoffs. Keep him around, he's an asset, has experience and tons of positive energy.

I've been a Celts fan since the 60's, lived in LA too and Cassell helps the Celts. Forget about the Pats for now.

is a good add, for important minutes of the game.

the LAKERS will demolish your precious celtics this year! HAHA and yeah its ok... u can bring CASSELL back..he is the best lookin guy on the team...HAHAHA!

pruitt and house over cassell no question

for me sam casell is a better coach than Doc Rivers...better watch out doc..

Sam Cassell in the coaching staff? How awkward – he’ll be coaching his own teammates, and will be coaching a former teammate of his – All-Stars Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. We’ll see how that fairs out for him…

That's what I'm talking about!! I knew you would put yourself in that position, good luck!! Now this year, learn the O so you can really do your thang, behind Rondo!! I very happy to hear that your coming back to the C's; considering Posey bailed out on us!!! Sam, when you become Head Coach in the league, look me up I need a Asst. position, real talk!!! Good luck this year C's, stay focus like ya'll this year, & there will be another parade waiting on u guys!! Now ya'll know what to expect!!! Love

time to rest your weary body, sam.

I think Cassell will do good as an assistant espically with all his background as being a tough player that loves the game and a vet that can bring order in the locker room.. he'll be a nice addition to the celtic staff

this guy is too old we need new people that are worth the money pay

he should be the third guard off the bench! go celtics! CELTICS 09!

Two Words - Veteran Leadership! Enough said!

He is such a media freak having to announce his return as if he's an integral part of the team. Just take note of his actions last championship swooping around player's interviews just to get his sorry face in the camera.

You people forget about all the big shots he has ever hit and big deal if he had a bad year last year give him another chance u cant go wrong with him, most of the time.

Not sure he is coming back to be a backup point guard. I have a hard time believing that he is going to come in ahead of House, or even Pruitt.

Seriously. Give Gabe Pruitt the minutes, Cassell better be playing for free.

Cassell should say thanks for the ring and stay in BTL. He added nothing to the team last year.

Ross:
This is Boston....speak English......
"The celtics are trash and last year it was fixed they not gone du nothn next year and sam needs 2 quit he us trash now plus he ditched tha clippers. But tha lakers will take it all next year KB24!!!!"
I have an idea....INVEST IN A SPEAK AND SPELL!

thank you steven thats the best comment ive read on here. ig uess we have to trust danny though. he had a plan to build the team and now we see he was right with all those "stupid trades". kb24= overrated loser!!!!!

Apparently some of you weren't paying atttetion last yr. Cassell didn't have time to learn the offense, so when he was put in Doc told him to just do his thing. With an off-season to learn the plays Cassell could be an assett to Rondo, Pruitt and any other developing guard. He should bring good veteran leadership and also a little extra swagger, Also lets not forget he's the only player on this team that has won back to back championships so he should know what it takes to get it done.

reglewis35 quote
"He is a savvy vet. He is good to have in the locker room. He would bring a lot as an assistant coach as well. He paid his dues, so now let him transition over to coach. I don't understand what all the big deal is."

How do you know any of this?
If he wants to transition over to coach let him do it with a team he played more than half a season with.
We don't need him. The guy is toast.

lakers suck., kobe cant do it without shaq, and tell me whos a better point gaurd . rondo or fisher. who ever thought that old man could stay with rondo is dumb and not only that, kobe might get more points in a game than pierce but i bet you any day of the week kobe get out rebounded , out hustled , less assists , and all around dominated by pierce cause kobe is flash and nothing more. people say he really bonded with his teamates this year. that garbage,he cares about how he looks while hes playing more than he cares about how to get assists to the open guy and dive on the floor for a loose ball. you could offer me a trade for kobe for scal and i would say screw off. cause thats how much i think he is a cancer on a team.. u are a chump kobe and i hope to see you again in the finals and send you packing with another record breaking loss for a finals game .