Ainge plans on Doc
Doc Rivers is off on a golf course somewhere, pondering his future with the Celtics and asking for time to think. But that hasn’t stopped the Celtics coach from taking regular part in the team’s plans...
View ArticleAinge’s roster hinges on Pierce-Garnett decision
Danny Ainge has stood here each of the last four seasons. The Celtics president of basketball operations’ choices date back to the summer of 2010, when coach Doc Rivers signed a one-year contract...
View ArticleVet Jason Terry forced to reassess
Jason Terry became a Celtic last summer with visions of deep playoff runs, and a chance to play for one of the game’s motivational greats in coach Doc Rivers. Now that Rivers is expected to join the...
View ArticleVet Terry forced to reassess
Jason Terry became a Celtic last summer with visions of deep playoff runs, and a chance to play for one of the game’s motivational greats in coach Doc Rivers. Now that Rivers is expected to join the...
View ArticleSad to go, Kevin Garnett embraces move
NEW YORK — The no-trade clause in Kevin Garnett’s contract ensured he could finish his career with the Celtics. But Garnett had no means to guarantee that the coach and teammates he won a championship...
View ArticleBig moves OK by Robert Parish
It has long been Danny Ainge’s belief that Red Auerbach hung onto the original Big Three one too many seasons before watching Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish all leave the Celtics without...
View ArticleRajon Rondo first domino to fall in Celtics' transformation
In Paul Pierce’s mind, there were many factors that went into the dismantling of the Celtics roster this offseason. That chain reaction, however, may have started on Jan. 27, 2013. It was on that...
View ArticleRajon Rondo first domino to fall in Celtics transformation
In Paul Pierce’s mind, there were many factors that went into the dismantling of the Celtics roster this offseason. That chain reaction, however, may have started on Jan. 27, 2013. It was on that...
View ArticleRajon Rondo first domino to fall
In Paul Pierce’s mind, there were many factors that went into the dismantling of the Celtics roster this offseason. That chain reaction, however, may have started on Jan. 27, 2013. It was on that...
View ArticleCeltics agree to send Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce to Nets
Reconstruction is no longer in the “This Old House” phase. Think Egypt before the Pyramids, or the day they tore down the old Boston Garden. Think about a Celtics team wiped clean of Paul Pierce and...
View ArticleCeltics expect little help with 25th pick
Ray Allen, left, Paul Pierce, centre, and Kevin Garnett may not be playing together for much longer. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) Doc Rivers sat down recently for dinner with his Big Three...
View ArticleWaiting game continues for C's
As a weekend full of Red Sox-Yankees and Bruins-Penguins got underway, there was a lot of move along/nothing to see here from the Celtics. They still don’t have definitive plans or answers from their...
View ArticleFive Burning Questions for the Boston Celtics
COMMENTARY | For the first time in a while, the Boston Celtics will enter next season without Paul Pierce on their roster. Their long-time captain, along with Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry, were dealt...
View ArticlePaul Pierce, KG start new era today
Kevin Garnett’s insular tendencies have been enhanced and encouraged in this smartphone age. Even Paul Pierce ventured out last month, making what has become an annual appearance at the World Series...
View ArticleSad to go, Kevin Garnett embraces move
NEW YORK — The no-trade clause in Kevin Garnett’s contract ensured he could finish his career with the Celtics. But Garnett had no means to guarantee that the coach and teammates he won a championship...
View ArticleTerry: Celts pair 'saddened' by departure
Kevin Garnett’s insular tendencies have been enhanced and encouraged in this smartphone age. Even Paul Pierce ventured out last month, making what has become an annual appearance at the World Series...
View ArticlePaul Pierce, KG know Boston return will be special
NEW YORK — Kevin Garnett let out a joyous laugh last night. He had finished his postgame press conference in the big room and gone back to the Nets’ dressing quarters when he was informed that,...
View ArticleAnticipation rebuilds for Celtics camp
The roster hasn’t been this undefined since the day before draft night in 2007, when Danny Ainge traded for Ray Allen. That deal, which sent Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West and Jeff Green’s draft...
View ArticleDoc Rivers coming back to visit family
Now that the debris from Danny Ainge’s demolition project has settled, fences have to be mended. That even applies to members of the late, great 2008 NBA champions. Doc Rivers is willing to mediate...
View ArticleBig moves OK by Robert Parish
It has long been Danny Ainge’s belief that Red Auerbach hung onto the original Big Three one too many seasons before watching Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish all leave the Celtics without...
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