http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/ en-us Copyright 2009 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:30:06 -0500 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:38:28 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=1.53 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A day after a warrant was issued stemming from his $822,500 in gambling debts, former Celtic Antoine Walker was arrested Wednesday night at Harrah's Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nev., according to a report on RotoWorld.com. Walker was led out of... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/report_walker_l.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/report_walker_l.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:30:06 -0500 Celtics forward Glen Davis will not be participating in USA Basketball senior national team's mini-camp of young prospects next week because he is still a free agent and playing could put his situation at risk, according to his agent John... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/big_baby_out_of.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/big_baby_out_of.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:30:44 -0500 A criminal complaint has been filed against former Celtic Antoine Walker, with Las Vegas prosecutors claiming the former NBA star has not repaid $822,500 in gambling debts to three casinos, the Las Vegas Sun reported. Walker, who played with the... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/report_antoine.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/report_antoine.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:28:35 -0500 Orlando Magic release: Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic have exercised its right of first refusal and retained restricted free agent center Marcin Gortat, General Manager Otis Smith officially announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/gortat_staying.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/gortat_staying.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:36:11 -0500 The Globe has learned that Turner Sports NBA analyst Doug Collins, who also serves as a commentator for NBC Sports’ coverage of Olympic basketball, and long-time New York Post basketball writer Peter Vecsey have been selected to receive the 2009... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/collins_vecsey.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/collins_vecsey.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:45:37 -0500 Phoenix forward Grant Hill has decided to stay put rather than sign in Boston or New York, according to agent Lon Babby. The Celtics could only offer the $1.9 million bi-annual exception. More details to come. Babby said Hill received... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/hill_staying_in.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/hill_staying_in.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:11:47 -0500 Rasheed Wallace has officially been a Celtic for just a couple of days, but already he's raring to suit up for the green and white. http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/wallace_it_was.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/wallace_it_was.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:20:13 -0500 Speaking to the media for the first time in months during today's press conference introducing Rasheed Wallace, Celtics forward Kevin Garnett said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from offseason knee surgery. The Pistons are reportedly interesting in... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/quick_celtics_n.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/quick_celtics_n.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:55:37 -0500 According to an NBA source Rasheed Wallace was given a three-year deal, earning $5.8 million in the first year with the mid-level exception. The final year of the deal is a player option.... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/wallace_gets_th.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/wallace_gets_th.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:13:32 -0500 Pistons free agent forward Antonio McDyess has committed to signing with the San Antonio Spurs, according to his agent Andy Miller. According to another league source, the Pistons will make an attempt to get Celtics restricted free agent forward Glen... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/mcdyess_going_t.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/mcdyess_going_t.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:42:28 -0500 The deciding factor in Rasheed Wallace's decision to join the Celtics was the team's commitment to winning an NBA championship, coach Doc Rivers said today. "Rasheed has won the title and he came close one other time, so clearly, he... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/doc_wallace_wan.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/doc_wallace_wan.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:59:55 -0500 Rasheed Wallace is officially a Boston Celtic. The Celtics signed the 34-year-old free agent to a two-year deal using the mid-level exception. His press conference is tomorrow afternoon in Waltham. “We are ecstatic to be able to add a player... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/sheed_signing_o.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/sheed_signing_o.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:49:35 -0500 Celtics restricted free-agent forward Glen Davis will probably have to continue to be patient before he learns where he will be playing next season. According to an NBA source this morning, Davis is receiving interest from Boston, San Antonio, Detroit... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/glen_davis_free.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/glen_davis_free.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:35:33 -0500 Two sources close to the situation told The Boston Globe today that Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will be back for another tour coaching USA Basketball's national team. The announcement is expected to be made in a press conference Las Vegas... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/coach_k_back_wi.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/coach_k_back_wi.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:52:14 -0500 The newest Celtic, Rasheed Wallace, will be introduced to the media on Thursday afternoon, according to a league source. It is uncertain if the former Piston will sign his deal on the tomorrow's first day of free agent signing. The... http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/wallace_update_1.html http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/07/wallace_update_1.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:30:48 -0500