Celtics waive Miles

"Darius was a model citizen during his time here in Boston." Ya except for getting caught doing illegal drugs. Hit the road jack you NBA career is offically O V E R

What a dumb move. Just waive Scalabrine already! Miles has a brighter upside even with his injured knee than a healthy Scalabrine does. Just eat the contract. Is there not only one year left on it?

That's a shame, I was hoping to see Miles play at least a little bit for us. I wish him better luck elsewhere.

Wrong. the Drug violation was from his last season in the league, not this year,

What are you talking about Wade? Did I miss something? Was Miles arrested for drugs while in Boston?

What are you talking about Wade? Did I miss something? Was Miles arrested for drugs while in Boston?

Hey Wade, you're an idiot. Darius got caught doing "illegal drugs" (or otherwise known as a banned substance, a weight loss drug) when he was still with Portland and before he got here. He has to serve a 10 game suspension this year because he was injured when it happened. Get your head out of your a$$

Wade, I don't believe there are any stories of DM doing drugs while in Boston. He failed a test in Portland and his suspension would have been served in Boston had he made the team.

Hey Tom instead of insulting someone why dont you read a book and gain some knowledge. Miles is and will always be a thug. Ive seen his type before IE Ricky Davis and Sabastian Telfair. We dont need anymore clowns with cornrows, tattoos and headbands who think that it is cool to do drugs and carry guns. I dont care how high you can jump I dont want you to be in a position where a child may consider you a role model. Cya later Miles enjoy the rest of your life throwing big BBQ parties, drinking and smoking dope.

This barely makes the radar right now. Bill Walker is better, anyways.

Wade, have you been in the Klan long or are you a new member?

Mark it down- October 20, 2008: The Beginning of the Curse of Darius Miles

I have gone to a couple of the preseason games - Miles was the only guy out there who looked like he was not on the same page. He can still play, but the Celt's schemes seemed too much for him. Watch out for Gabe Pruitt and Bill Walker this season... Giddens has to learn how to play defense, but once he does he will be another force on the team.... The Celts may miss Posey's defense and experience coming off the bench early in the season, but once these kids figure out what NBA ball is all about they'll be fine...

Wade, your stereotype manager is seriously flawed. The banned substance was not an illegal drug. You and I can buy it over the counter. And, last time i checked cornrows do not signify "bad role model" Moreover, tattoos, while I dont have any and never will, are literally everywhere in the sports, so if that is your indicator of bad role model, well you better stop letting your kids watch any pro or college sports, and force them to watch Leave it to Beaver reruns until they are 18, at which time you will have a serious rebellion on your hands. By the way as long as we are making decisions based on sterotypes, how many non-white friends do you have, just curious.

It is sad when someone like Wade feels the need to anounce to the world "I am a bigot", after reading a simple, minor item in a sports page. LACeltsfan

"clowns with cornrows, tattoos and headbands who think it is cool to do drugs and carry guns"

yikes, that was just a tad racist

Don't any of you Celtics fans worry.. Darius being waived from your team is the best thing Ainge could have done. That upside of Darius hasn't helped him do anything worthwhile since he was drafted too high except get a contract that was too big. You all just dodged the Darius-bullet and I for one (especially as a Blazer fan) am happy.

I am glad all you guys took care of that Wade guy...by the time I got to the comments section it was taken care of. I was really hoping he would stick on this team..seemed like a good fit. GO CELTICS

Maybe not the best policy to instruct somebody else to use books to gain knowledge and then come off sounding closed-minded and ignorant.

Wade, how does that foot taste? Everyone deserves a 2nd chance, he had his-maybe another team will pick him up. Now I know Scal is not a great player, but he hustles, takes instruction well, and is generally a good kid. People, especially young professional athletes, like that are hard to find. It's not like we need to make room desperately to sign some talent-we're ok for now. And if you think Ainge, Gotham & company are done making moves, think again. Good luck Darius-and hey, who doesn't love screaming SCAL-A-BRIN-E at the Garden?!?!!

should have known all you clowns would play the race card.. typical liberal loser Globe crap.. rock on Wade..say what you think, pretty sure that's still legal

Miles might have more talent, but you cant Cut SCAL. Fans, players, media, and coaches all adore SCAL and his hustle, personality, and confidence he brings to the team. And Wade, seriously, youve got problems bro.

I did not attack any of you and I do not like being called a Racist. Not once did I mention race in my postings. I also did not attack any of you personally. I find it immature and rude that you are saying these hurtful things about me. Also anyone who thinks guys like Miles are good role models have little to no knowledge left in there brain. Happy trails Miles enjoy all of the millions you made from being tall. Just dont spend it all on one drug deal. Try to make it last.

This just in....there was an open mike from a previous interview left on when Danny Ainge gave Darius the news. Lets listen in:

Danny: " Ok, Darius here is how we are going to handle it. Since you aren't quite ready to contribute just yet, we will cut you and let you go work out on your own. You have the playbook, and you know what we want you to work on. As soon as you are really ready to play, we will put Brian on the 60 day list and bring you back in. By the time Scal is ready to come back, someone else will be hurt. If not, we will DL Sam so Gabe can start getting more minutes.

Darius: "Ok Danny, that works for me. I'll wait for you call."

wade sounds like he has the IQ of my dead mother-in-law.i've only been a celtic fan for over 50 years and i DEFINITELY do not agree with waiving miles vs keeping scalabrene.whatever upside miles (when he gets healthier ) may have,is certainly worth a hell of a lot more than what scalabrene brings to the table which in my opinion is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.not a great move danny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wade, I think its quite clear that you are just an ignorant racist looking for an excuse to attack an African American who you know nothing about. Miles has never been arrested, charged, or even suspected with drug or gun possession. Other than not living up to his potential and being more concerned with himself than his team, like most young athletes, he has done nothing wrong. The drug test he failed was for a legal weight loss drug, not an illegal drug. And as for your statements about cornrows, tattoos, BBQ's and dope smoking, they just further show how ignorant you are as you know nothing about Miles' off the court hobbies and activities. And how does a headband make someone a bad role model? That may be one of the stupidest things I have ever heard.

This is what's going to happen. Giddens will be sent to the NBDL for seasoning. Cassell and Scalabrine will be on the inactive list for the season. Pruitt will be the #1 backup for Rondo and House will fill the void at the 3 point arc vacated by Posey. Tony Allen will return to his pre-injury form and Bill Walker will surprise us all. This season's Celtics will be better than last season's team.

They should've cut Cassell

The Celtics kept who they thought would be the best 15 players, the team that would give them the best chance to win. Bye Darius Miles, your past, present and future are now basically irrelevent to us anyway. Hello Walker and Giddens!! The personal lives of professional athletes is way over-covered by the media, everyone and I mean everyone has done something wrong at some point in their lives. Athletes are more scrutinized because they make millions of dolars and jealously plays into that.

Wade.......you truly are an idiot of epic proportion. Quit while you can. Let us all repeat for you - Miles was NOT suspended for any illegal drug violations. He was suspended for using a substance banned by the NBA - but one that is perfectly legal - a dietary drug. And sorry Wade, your own words make you come across as a racist, like it or not. Maybe you're not a racist......maybe you just really are an idiot of epic proportion.

Gee Wade...tell us what you really think.

I always dislike using racial stereotypes to bad mouth the NBA - a league that has gotten a lot more flack for the hiphop image of its sports stars than is fair.

But none of this applies to Miles and whether or not Wade is a racist - he is exactly on the money. Those of us who have followed Miles "career" (and many Portland sportswriters) have had mostly bad things to say about him because of what he does. He is not a team player and has no real place on an NBA team. He does not have the skill set and bball IQ to make a significant contribution on a good team, and he does not have the personality or work ethic to be a strong number 11-15 on a roster where he has to work harder to stay in shape so that he can mostly just be a practice session guy.

And the only times that Miles ever looks good is when he is trying to convince someone that he has the work ethic it takes to be a winner.. which he never has demonstrated for even a full season.

So again.. good job dodging the Darius bullet

Wade your right and all but your still off... The initial comment was made about Darius doing drugs in Boston, which you cut and paste from the Globe. I don't think the guy did or got caught doing drugs in Boston. As much as you have a right to say what you want cause it's a free country and all... You still played off stereotypes which is why you got the foot up yours from everyone like you deserved. people like you should stay off sites like this, you make them depressing.

Here's the real racist comment on the day.. doesn't every Celtic team need at least one reeeeally irish looking guy? Go Scal!

Okay Wade, while it is true that you did not mention race in your post, you did use your post to present that there is some sort of concrete link between people who have cornrows, headbands, and tattoos using drugs and carrying guns. Those are your words not anybody elses. Cornrows is a hairstyle worn mostly by African-Americans. Here is a foolproof way to avoid being called a racist: Don’t say/type racist things. If you still don’t see the racist connection in your statement I can’t help you.Also thought I’d let you know that for such a smart guy you used “there” in the wrong context when you were calling out the intelligence of everyone else on the blog.

And @ DR

If you “should have known” we’d play the race card, that’s usually an indication that you acknowledge the comment was BS. And for the record, I happen to fall into the category of people who are conservative and not racist. Maybe you don’t.

did any of you actually watch any of the preseason games this year?

Darius Miles was by far the worst player on the court, in every game.

e was an experiment. and it didn't work. It cost the C's virtually nothing.

Did I miss something?
Did anyone say Darius Miles was a good role model?
Wade, you may not have called him the "N" word, but your undertones were clearly there. Lets look at all the things associated with black culture that Wade "hates" such as cornrows, BBQ's etc. There is some serious pent up anger there...so sad.
DR, someone is liberal because they dont like racist comments? I am a Republican and found them offensive.
As far as drug deals, the guy got caught with some diet pills in his system......not exactly crack cocaine here.

Wow, I've had a few BBQ parties in my day. I had no idea I was being a bad role model. Nice stereotype, Wade.

Fellow Celt Fans:
The national media always talks about Scalabrine as a fan favorite? He seems like a good guy and a good team-mate, but I have always been underwhelmed by his playing. I do not recall ever seeing him have a good game. I think the last time I saw him play a good game, he was wearing a Nets uniform.
So here is the question: Is he really a fan favorite? If so, why?

Can't we all just get along?

But seriously: Miles being cut was a "numbers game" decision.

The way the roster is shaking out, the C's bench is set in the back-court (Pruitt, Tony Allen and Eddie House) and up front (O'Bryant, Powe, Davis and Bill Walker). Miles was going to get very few minutes of playing time. That being the case, why waive Scalabrini - who at least knows their system - and keep Miles when it would essentially cost you 2 salaries?

hey Wade, maybe Darius will be have bbq's and cookouts, but unlike YOUR cookouts he won't be burning any crosses! ....and u mentioned u have seen "his type" before....interesting, isnt "his type" the type that is an aboned father, has kids in other places then leaves them with no money, no support, no child support?? thats the same type right?? well u have seen that type is right, his name is Larry Bird....now read all books not books that will support your agenda...Wade spew ur venom within your own circle of friends and hopefully no children will be around!

Seriously Wade, If you don't have the gumption to stand up and take it when you say off-the-wall bigoted things, then just keep them to your self. You can pretend you didn't say them after the fact, but why say them in the first place then. After I read your initial post, I researched Miles before responding. None of the garbage you spewed in your e-mail is accurate, and more to the point it's your comment "We dont need anymore clowns with cornrows, tattoos and headbands who think that it is cool to do drugs and carry guns." that I had a problem with. If you don't see the problem with such comments you really are clueless. I could give a dam what you think about Darius Miles.

Darious Miles was a talent, but wasn't a guy named Green a talent also? Were they both the second coming of Walter Berry? Or or were they like Lenny Bias, a lot of hope and potential... wasted for one reason or another? Darious Miles probably will not be picked up by anyone at this point, aside from a European or NBDL team. He will be there if an injury strikes and Danny wants him. So long Darious, we hardly knew you.

How could anyone cut a white NBA player with no BBall talent? The big question is why Scal isn't in the starting 5................

Ha I've enjoyed reading through these posts and seeing this guy wade get dumped on over and over... you really are an idiot wade. As for D Miles, its a shame to see such a talent go to waste...but he's definately done in the NBA. Hearing the Scal chant has also become fun while watching the Cs blow teams out... I love it. DEFEND THE CROWN... GO CELTS

looking at the poll here I'd like to hear rational from the 1.1% of the responders that thought big baby should be the guy cut. Unless you were joking you know nothing about basketball.

Fore shame on wade calling Bronson Arroyo a bad role model.

Scal sucks point blank period. every time he touches the ball something bad happens. id rather have miles. he did everything right and was committed to play defense. danny should just admit he is paying Scal-A-Brine way too much to ride the bench. dmiles wouldve cost us pennies. wrong decision. i wouldnt be surprised if they bring him back later. everyone said randy moss was a bad idea... yea ok i thought so.

This is a smart business move by Danny. He can still re-claim Miles off waivers if another team doesn't beat him too it, while avoiding angering the Western conference team owners by making Portland eat Miles' contract.

The NBA is a fraternity. Great businessmen don't burn bridges. Good job, Danny. Darius, keep your head up. Boston fans like you, and that says a heck of a lot. Envision yourself playing in GREEN. Take care, darlin'. Great defense!

Concur Wade is a racist fool....but also concur that Darius needed to be cut. He simply is not a good basketball player. The reason he was drafted was his length and athleticism. He cannot shoot, pass or dribble. He doesn't know how to defend. Sorry, but Scalabrine is a much better defender and passer. He can even make a free throw.

Concur Wade is a racist fool....but also concur that Darius needed to be cut. He simply is not a good basketball player. The reason he was drafted was his length and athleticism. He cannot shoot, pass or dribble. He doesn't know how to defend. Sorry, but Scalabrine is a much better defender and passer. He can even make a free throw.

You all have far to much time on your hands, as an asian american I have delt with racism my whole life and would never be hateful towards someone because of there skin color. I think you all need to take a long hard look at yourselfs and think about the hurtful things you say and how they affect people.

It's a shame the Celts will miss out on having a charter member of the Jailblazers on their roster. The guy has been such big money at the strip bars in Portland, your adult industry just lost a small lottery in Miles. And in the locker room, this
guy is into his bling and stats, teammates were towel boys> yes he is quite the gem. Oh well Boston, you goofed up and showed why you are champions after all. You have an Oregonian running the show.....enjoy

Some of us Boston fans posting here really sounds immature and... disrespectful. Why can't someone post their opinion without being judge. I mean, you can judge but should keep it to yourself. Wade, in this case is being single out cause his opinion defers from most of you, so he becomes a target for pesonall attact. Real CLASSY for an NBA Champion fans. We all better enjoy it while it last here in Boston, cause as much as we don't want to admit, but the window here in Boston has began to close.
And, why would most of you are so stuck on the MIles hype? Yes, everyone deserved a second chance. But how many chances show Miles get? He had plenty.

Some of us Boston fans posting here really sounds immature and... disrespectful. Why can't someone post their opinion without being judge. I mean, you can judge but should keep it to yourself. Wade, in this case is being single out cause his opinion defers from most of you, so he becomes a target for pesonall attact. Real CLASSY for an NBA Champion fans. We all better enjoy it while it last here in Boston, cause as much as we don't want to admit, but the window here in Boston has began to close.
And, why would most of you are so stuck on the MIles hype? Yes, everyone deserved a second chance. But how many chances show Miles get? He had plenty.

Wade I hope you burn in 1134 with every other racist bigot!!!

The only thing Wade is racist about is the under achieving career of Darius. Did you all think that Darius would be the first player to come back from what indenpent doctors declared to be career ending? If you did, then you abviously you are caught up on the Darius hype, or still bitter about how Blazer's GM made our GM look a fool in the 2006 draft.... remember Roy??? Yeah, make up all the excuses about if it wasn't for that trade or whatever. Roy would have been real nice! So, is all this talk about Wade being a racist or whatever really that, or is it the hate for the Blazers. Is it wanting and hoping Miles would stick to screw with the Blazers cap??? If the latter, then really classy for the our city and fans here in Boston.

The only thing Wade is racist about is the under achieving career of Darius. Did you all think that Darius would be the first player to come back from what indenpent doctors declared to be career ending? If you did, then you abviously you are caught up on the Darius hype, or still bitter about how Blazer's GM made our GM look a fool in the 2006 draft.... remember Roy??? Yeah, make up all the excuses about if it wasn't for that trade or whatever. Roy would have been real nice! So, is all this talk about Wade being a racist or whatever really that, or is it the hate for the Blazers. Is it wanting and hoping Miles would stick to screw with the Blazers cap??? If the latter, then really classy for the our city and fans here in Boston.

I wanted to see him play with Kevin Garnett.

the issue here is dmiles doesn't really do anything well, although he does alot of things... on the court I'm talking about. he's an (or was) okay rebounder and help defense guy, dribbles adequetly and is an okay shooter....but he's not (nor has been) splendid at anything. could he help the celts... not much, but him playing alongside kg and pierce/allen would have been something...... good lucks celts and wade..... have a nice day

When Miles was in portland going through rehab on his injury, He was seen coming out of strip clubs. What kind of role model is that? The NBA as a whole is better off with out players who find activity such as that as exceptable.

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