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Tuesday, September 9 - Schedule Preview
Celtics highlighted by 2010-11 NBA schedule
If you're trying to get a lead on which NBA teams will be racking up wins and contending for the championship trophy this season, take a peek at the schedule. Talk radio, newspapers and sports websites will give you their opinion, but the schedule never lies.
That schedule reveals clues that the Boston Celtics are yet again expected to be a title contender for the fourth consecutive season. It's also a clear indicator that this roster will be a traveling circus that everyone -- even Laker fans -- will want to see.
After a 2009-10 season that was branded as "Reloaded" and saw the team reach the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons, Boston went to work again this offseason and sculpted another behemoth of a team. With the likes of Shaquille O'Neal and Jermaine O'Neal jumping on the Celtics' train, in addition to some other well-crafted moves, the Celtics have deepened their roster and are poised to make another push for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
- Marc D'Amico
Wednesday, September 1 - Celtics sign Delonte West
West returns to C's after three seasons away
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed free agent guard Delonte West. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. West, a 6-foot-3 guard, has posted career averages of 10.0 points, 3.7 assists and has shot 37.3 percent from beyond the arc. Originally drafted by the Celtics with the 24th pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, West posted a career-high 12.2 points during his last season with the Celtics in 2006-07. The former St. Joseph's (PA) Hawk shot a career-high 39.9 percent from 3-point distance during the 2008-09 season when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Marc D'Amico
Friday, August 20 - Summer Recap
Summer recap: One more run... again
One tick of a clock sounds exceedingly mundane, but that tick can mean so much to so many. The final tick at Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals can describe such a moment, as this wasn't just the end of a game -- it was a tick of epic proportions.
For the franchise that landed on the short end of the stick, it marked a morph from championship contention to self-preservation. That's what happens when a team built for one last run nosedives into an offseason where nine of its players -- including two of its "Big Three" -- were either days away from free agency or teetering on the brink of retirement; when the head coach mulls over staying on board for another season or walking away to spend more time with his family; and when the assistant coach who was the architect of the team's tenacious defense accepts the head coaching job with a conference foe.
That's exactly what happened to the Boston Celtics.
- Marc D'Amico
Tuesday, August 10 - Schedule Release, Harangody Signs, Wallace Waived
Celtics release 2010-11 schedule
BOSTON -- The 2010-11 NBA schedule was released to the public today, with the Boston Celtics beginning their new season in a highly anticipated matchup vs. the Miami Heat on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the TD Garden. The Celtics will face the Los Angeles Lakers in a 2010 Finals rematch at the TD Garden on Thursday, Feb. 10 and will play their second consecutive Christmas Day game in Orlando on Dec. 25. Other highlights of the schedule include Miami's second trip to Boston on Sunday, Feb. 13 and the Celtics will welcome the Orlando Magic to town on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 17 as well as on Sunday, Feb. 6. The Celtics will also host the New Orleans Hornets in a New Year's Eve Day matchup on Dec. 31.
Celtics sign Luke Harangody
BOSTON, MA - The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed 2010 Second Round draft pick Luke Harangody. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Harangody, a 6'8" forward, was recently named to the 2010 AirTran Airways All-Summer League First Team after averaging 16.6 points and 6.8 rebounds in five contests. He also shot 50.0% from beyond the arc in the five games. Harangody, who was drafted with the 52nd pick in the Second Round of the 2010 NBA Draft, had a storied career at Notre Dame. He was named First Team All-Big East his final three seasons and finished as the third all-time leading scorer in Big East history with 1,329 and second leading rebounder with 662 rebounds. His senior year he led the Irish with 21.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game and recorded 21 games with 20-or-more points.
Celtics waive Rasheed Wallace
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics announced today that they have waived forward/center Rasheed Wallace after coming to a mutual agreement following which Wallace plans to retire.
"We would like to thank Rasheed for everything that he did for this team and organization last season," said Danny Ainge, Celtics President of Basketball Operations. "We would like to wish Rasheed and his family the best as they move on into the next phase of their lives. He will always be a member of the Celtics family."
- Marc D'Amico
Wednesday, August 4 - Celtics sign Shaquille O'Neal
Ainge adds Shaq as Celtics stack to chase Banner 18
Some guys are large. And some guys are larger than life.
File Shaquille O'Neal, the Celtics' latest free agent signing, into the latter category.
O'Neal and the Celtics came to terms on a deal to bring the 15-time All-Star to Boston on Wednesday, and while O'Neal's role with the team in terms of basketball on the floor may not be that large, his presence in the city of Boston can't be overstated.
Press Release
BOSTON, MA - The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed free agent center Shaquille O'Neal. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"It is not every day that you can add a player of Shaquille's caliber to your team," said Danny Ainge, Celtics President of Basketball Operations. "His past experience speaks for itself and we believe that he is a great fit for our roster."
- Peter Stringer
Tuesday, August 3 - Celtics sign Von Wafer
Wafer returns to NBA with Boston
BOSTON, MA - The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed guard Von Wafer. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Wafer, a 6'5" guard, has posted NBA career averages of 6.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game. Originally drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 39th overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, Wafer posted his best statistical season when he was with Houston for the 2008-09 campaign. He posted career-highs with 9.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game. He also shot a career-high 39.0% from three-point land. Wafer made 11 starts for the Rockets during that season and he averaged 16.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in those contests.
- Marc D'Amico
Monday, July 26 - Celtics re-sign Marquis Daniels
Daniels eyes healthy 2009-10 season
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have re-signed guard/forward Marquis Daniels. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Daniels, a 6-foot-6 guard/forward, appeared in 51 games for the Celtics last season averaging 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18.4 minutes per game. The former Auburn Tiger also shot a career-best 49.8 percent from the field. Daniels netted a season-high with 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the floor against New Jersey on Feb. 27.
- Marc D'Amico
Friday, July 23 - Nate Robinson conference call
Patience, faith lead Robinson to "secure" state
BOSTON -- Nate Robinson has spent the majority of the the past two years living in the world of uncertainty, at least in a basketball sense. Times got tough -- tough enough to conquer most -- but Robinson didn't crumble, because he isn't like everyone else.
After all, how many three-time NBA Slam Dunk champions do you know of? Just one, and it's him. How often does a two-sport collegiate star turn to the NBA for a career and experience the success Robinson has since he left the Washington Huskies? Maybe once a decade? And how often do 5-foot-9 guards find a permanent niche in the world's top basketball league? Almost never.
Robinson has been able to do all of those things that few or none have before, and battling through the last two years of his basketball life with a positive mindset is just the latest of his rare accomplishments.
- Marc D'Amico
Monday, July 19 - Celtics re-sign Nate Robinson
Celtics continue to sculpt bench, re-sign Robinson
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics announced today that they have re-signed guard Nate Robinson. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"It is great to have Nate back and we think that he can contribute more significantly this upcoming season after a full training camp with the team," said Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Danny Ainge. "He helped us win some crucial playoff games this past postseason and we believe that we will see great things from him this coming season."
- Marc D'Amico
Thursday, July 15 - Celtics re-sign Pierce
Celtics announce re-signing of captain Paul Pierce
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics announced today that they have re-signed team captain and forward Paul Pierce. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Paul has been a cornerstone of our franchise for the last decade and we could not be more pleased that he is returning to the team," said Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Danny Ainge.
Pierce, a 6-foot-7 forward, is the Celtics third leading scorer in franchise history with 19,899 points trailing only Larry Bird and John Havlicek. The 2008 NBA Finals MVP averaged 18.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in making his eighth All-Star team. The four-time All-NBA selection is the team's all-time leader in free throws attempted and made; three-pointers attempted and made steals and is second all-time in points per game (22.5 ppg).
- Marc D'Amico
Wednesday, July 14 - Celtics sign Jermaine O'Neal
Rondo and pursuit of title lure O'Neal to Boston
BOSTON -- When you think of Rajon Rondo, you usually think of assists -- the tangible kind, as in the Celtics' franchise record 794 of them that he dished out during the 2009-10 regular season. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in Waltham, MA, he had racked up another assist for the Celtics franchise that may be a key ingredient to the team making another championship run next season.
Jermaine O'Neal, one of the most coveted big men on the free agent market this offseason behind the big names like Chris Bosh, Carlos Boozer and Amar'e Stoudemire, officially became a Celtic today, and he surpsingly noted that a chat with the point guard is what sealed the deal for his arrival in Boston.
"Rondo actually was the guy who probably sold it the most," O'Neal said in his first appearance as a Celtic. "... He really helped me understand where my fit would be."
- Marc D'Amico
Celtics sign Jermaine O'NEal
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed center/forward Jermaine O'Neal. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Jermaine provides veteran leadership and experience," said Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Danny Ainge. "His talents are an excellent complement to our core roster."
O'Neal, a 6-foot-11 center/forward, has appeared in six all-star games and has been named to three All-NBA teams. The product of Eau Claire High School in Wisconsin has posted career averages of 14.2 points and 7.5 rebounds to go along with 1.9 blocks over his 14-year career with Portland, Indiana, Toronto and Miami. He posted a career-high field goal percentage of 52.9 percent last season with Miami.
"When the opportunity arose for me to join an organization like the Celtics, I could not refuse," said O'Neal. "I cannot wait to get to Boston and start to practice with the rest of the team in pursuit of a championship."
Friday, June 25 - Draft picks introduced
Celtics introduce Bradley, Harangody in Waltham
BOSTON -- It's not often that you can enjoy a red-eye flight. After all, they're named such for a reason.
But the Thursday night -- err, Friday morning -- jaunts through the sky that Avery Bradley and Luke Harangody took this week were different. They may have been taking place while we were all sleeping, but these two wanted to anything but.
Bradley and Harangody were selected by the Boston Celtics with the 19th and 52nd picks, respectively, of the 2010 NBA Draft Thursday night and flew out in the early a.m. to be introduced in Waltham, MA, Friday afternoon. As these two players flashed their freshly embroidered No. 0 (Bradley) and No. 55 (Harangody) jerseys, their smiles would have never left you guessing that they didn't sleep a lick last night.
- Marc D'Amico
Thursday, June 24 - 2010 NBA Draft
Celtics add Bradley, Harangody via Draft
If you wanted the Celtics to add some athleticism and toughness through the 2010 NBA Draft, Danny Ainge and Co. answered your wishes.
Boston chose a super athlete with its 19th overall pick in the draft in the form of Avery Bradley, a combo guard out of the University of Texas.
Bradley entered the NBA Draft after just one year at Texas, where he racked up 11.6 PPG, 2.9 RPG and 2.1 APG en route to numerous Big 12 All-league selections. The explosive guard stands at 6-foot-2, but he measured in with a wingspan better than 6-foot-7 at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.
Though Bradley finished as Texas' second-leading scorer this past season, that wingspan and athleticism has the Celtics far more enamored with his ability to contribute immediately on the defensive end.
But Bradley wasn't the only former collegiate player to be crowned the newest Celtic, as the C's also owned the rights to the 52nd pick in the Draft. As Ainge often does, he found a proven college star who slipped on other teams' boards. This year, that player is Luke Harangody, a 6-foot-8 forward out of Notre Dame.
As he has in the past with forwards such as Glen Davis and Leon Powe, Ainge chose a big man who plays with passion but also has a proven track record. Harangody is a former Big East Player of the Year who averaged 21.8 PPG and 9.1 RPG during his senior year with the Irish.
