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NBA source: Celtics-Clippers talks on again

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:39:33 GMT

The Celtics and Clippers have restarted talks to exchange Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett for players and draft picks for a third time, an NBA source said Wednesday evening.

Tired complaints about the NBA hold no merit after Game 6

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:13:21 GMT

The usual, tired complaints about the NBA hold no merit after a game like Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Ray Allen reacts to tying 3-pointer, leaving Celtics

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:56:34 GMT

By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff MIAMI -- Ray Allen showed Tuesday night that he indeed has something left, that he can hit pressure 3-pointers and produce in clutch situations. Allen scored 9 points in the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win...

Final: Heat 103, Spurs 100 (in OT)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:09:41 GMT

Final: Heat 103-100: Ray Allen did it again, hitting the tying 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds left as the Heat rallied from a 5-point deficit with 28.2 seconds left to send the game into overtime. Allen then hit the clinching free...

Paul Pierce the forgotten man in Celtics trade talks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:52:02 GMT

How do you feel if you're Paul Pierce right about now, knowing that the focus of your team and your fan base is elsewhere?

Danny Ainge says Clippers-Celtics deal is 'dead', the team wants Doc Rivers back as head coach

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:26:38 GMT

By Baxter Holmes, Globe Staff (function() { var csprtjs = document.createElement('script'); csprtjs.type = 'text/javascript'; csprtjs.async = true; csprtjs.src = 'http://edgecdn.cinesport.com/container.js'; var first_s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; first_s.parentNode.insertBefore(csprtjs, first_s); })(); Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed to the Globe that the...

Celtics-Clippers talks hit roadblock -- again

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:43:07 GMT

While Doc Rivers still continues to ponder whether he wants to coach the Celtics or Clippers, the two teams reignited talks regarding the longtime coach and Kevin Garnett in a complicated deal that would include Los Angeles center DeAndre Jordan.

Celtics draft prospect profile: Cody Zeller

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:01 GMT

We're continuing our Celtics NBA Draft preview with a profile of Indiana center Cody Zeller.

Final: Spurs 114, Heat 104

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:16:23 GMT

Final: Spurs 114-104: The Spurs were good enough in the third quarter and early in the fourth to take control of the series, using 26 points from Tony Parker and 24 apiece from Manu Ginobili and Danny Green to seal...

Source: Celtics focus has moved to completing blockbuster Clippers deal

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:25:49 GMT

Though Doc Rivers is under contract for the next three seasons to coach the Boston Celtics, the team's focus has shifted, at the moment, from retaining Rivers to completing a deal in which he and Kevin Garnett would go to the Clippers, a league source tells the Globe.

Celtics draft prospect profile: Jamaal Franklin

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:24:37 GMT

We're continuing our Celtics NBA Draft preview with a profile of San Diego State guard Jamaal Franklin.

Final: Heat 109, Spurs 93

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:11:16 GMT

Final: Heat 109-93: When Dwyane Wade and LeBron James combine for 65 points, the Heat are nearly impossible to beat, and they were Thursday in an impressive win, outscoring the Spurs 60-44 in the second half for their Game 4...

Celtics draft prospect profile: Gorgui Dieng

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:00:34 GMT

We're continuing our Celtics NBA Draft preview with a profile of Lousivlle center Gorgui Dieng.

Report: Doc Rivers believes it 'may be time for a change'

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:40:51 GMT

Doc Rivers has not yet committed to coaching the Celtics for the upcoming season, and the latest report concerning Rivers doesn't solidify his plans any further.

Celtics draft prospect profile: Steven Adams

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Center Steven Adams is a phsical presence who needs some work on the offensive end.

Final: Spurs 113, Heat 77

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:08:29 GMT

Final: San Antonio 113-77: This was no typo. The Spurs outscored the Heat 63-33 in the second half, using a barrage of 3-pointers and terrible defense by the Heat to pull away. A 13-0 run to begin the fourth quarter...

Draft prospect profile: Shane Larkin

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Miami point guard Shane Larkin could be a backup to Rajon Rondo.

Rajon Rondo talks Doc Rivers, Connect Four, algebra and more

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:36:36 GMT

By Baxter Holmes, Globe Staff brightcove.createExperiences(); Celtics All-Star point guard has kept himself busy during this offseason, whether appearing on E! Fashion Police with Joan Rivers, reading mean tweets about himself on Jimmy Kimmel Live! or hanging out with the...

Draft prospect profile: Dennis Schroeder

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:16:00 GMT

Dennis Schroeder is a 19-year-old point guard with an explosive first step.

Final: Heat 103, Spurs 84

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:32:46 GMT

Final: Miami 103-84: The Heat end the game on a 42-22 run -- it was 30-5 at one point -- to cruise to the victory against a Spurs team that struggled all night to make an open shot. The Heat...

Doc Rivers remains mum on future

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:26:21 GMT

By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff MIAMI Celtics coach Doc Rivers reached out to the Globe for the first time since the season concluded but would not offer any hints as to whether he will return in a text-message exchange...

Final: Spurs 92, Heat 88

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:16:20 GMT

Final: Spurs 92-88 The Heat couldn't capitalize when the Spurs were struggling from the field and then San Antonio got hot and the Heat were done. Tony Parker scored 10 of his 21 points in the final period, including an...

Ray Allen said there's vindication in signing with Heat

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:13:48 GMT

While Ray Allen made sure not overly emphasize his decision to leave Boston for Miami or take any shots at the Celtics a day before his club faces the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, he did say that his third trip to the finals in six years does offer some satisfaction.

Terrence Williams: 'Theres two sides to every story'

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:02:42 GMT

Celtics guard Terrence Williams spoke with reporters Saturday at the team's practice facility here, his first public comments since being arrested earlier in the week in Kent, Wash., after the mother of his 10-year-old son said Williams threatened her with a gun.

A blessing for the Celtics? Minority owner gives jersey to Pope

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:35:30 GMT

A minority owner of the Boston Celtics presented a jersey to Pope Francis at the Vatican Wednesday.