Celtics Trade Rumors

Marbury believes Celtics days are over
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July 4
Boston Globe
 
"Celtics free agent guard Stephon Marbury said to The Globe early Friday morning that he doesn't expect to be returning to Boston after receiving a disappointing one-year contract offer paying $1.3 million using the veteran's minimum. Marbury said his representative, National Basketball Players Association deputy counsel Hal Biagas, called to tell him about the Celtics offer on Thursday night. The 32-year-old said three other teams, which he would not disclose, are currently interested. The two-time All-Star signed with the Celtics on Feb. 27 for the rest of the season after working out a buyout of his contract with the Knicks that paid $21.8 million after dealing with a soap opera-like ..."
Sheed mulls Celtics' offer
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July 4
Boston Herald
 
"Rasheed Wallace now gets to sit back and sift. Sift offers. Sift possibilities. The Celtics hit the 35-year-old free agent with a Big Three press on Thursday, showering him with everything from the camaraderie of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen to the usual pitch about Celtics history. "Oh yes, we heard about that," said Wallace's agent, Bill Strickland. "He's well-aware of that. He (played at) North Carolina, so that kind of thing matters to him." Something else in the Celts' pitch, however, caught Wallace's ear. "One thing I liked that Danny (Ainge, executive director of basketball operations) said (Thursday) is that if they sign Rasheed, that won't stop him from adding further ..."
C's press for Rasheed Wallace
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July 3
Boston Herald
 
"The Celtics' hopes are now obvious. Rasheed Wallace is Plan A. The other free agents on their list are strictly Plan B. With the Big Three lending their considerable clout to the recruitment process, a large Celtics delegation visited the 7-foot free agent in Detroit yesterday afternoon and wasted no time in offering him a contract, according to two well-placed league sources close to the negotiations. According to both sources, the C's have offered Wallace a two-year contract for the $5.8 million mid-level exception. Danny Ainge, the team's executive director of basketball operations, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, coach Doc Rivers and co-owner Wyc Grousbeck were all on hand for ..."
Celtics have target
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July 2
Boston Globe
 
"Danny Ainge was on the telephone at his HealthPoint office when the NBA free agent market opened at midnight yesterday. Among Ainge's first calls was to Bill Strickland, agent for center-forward Rasheed Wallace. "I made some calls,'' said Ainge, the Celtics' president of basketball operations. "Rasheed is a guy we have interest in. We made calls with quite a few free agents' representatives late last night from my office to let them know we have interest. We contacted 10 free agents and tried to get some feedback in what they are looking for and their interest long term. But that's about it. Mostly for something down the road.'' The Celtics' interest in Wallace is not for the long term, ..."
Celtics to court Rasheed Wallace
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July 2
Boston Herald
 
"Danny Ainge kicked off free agency yesterday by targeting a player who reportedly is going to be very receptive to Celtics overtures - former Pistons center Rasheed Wallace. "We hope to meet with him soon," Ainge, the Celtics general manager, said last night, debunking an Internet report that team management already had met with Wallace on Tuesday night. Wallace, who also is expected to receive pitches from San Antonio and Cleveland, can expect a heavy recruiting effort from several members of the C's organization."
Glen Davis monitors offers
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July 2
Boston Herald
 
"Glen Davis' first free agent experience appears to be off to an expedient start. The Celtics forward's agent, John Hamilton, received what he termed "a couple" of calls from potential suitors after midnight Tuesday. "Things are generally slow for restricted free agents, but I was pleased to have a couple of them call," said Hamilton, who declined to name the teams. "I guess some teams have identified him." Now that the Celtics have made their qualifying offer to Davis, all general manager Danny Ainge can do is sit back and watch the market develop. With matching rights on the young forward, Ainge now gets to see what the market will bear. It could be a lot. "Right now, Glen will be out ..."
Not just Wallace
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July 2
San Antonio Express-News
 
"It is widely believed Rasheed Wallace is at the top of the Spurs free-agent target list. Yet they are hardly putting all their eggs in the Wallace basket. In addition to Wallace, the Spurs have contacted at least two other big men during the early throes of free agency. According to an NBA source, the Spurs have also been in touch with Antonio McDyess, Wallace's soon-to-be-former Detroit teammate, and Dallas forward Brandon Bass. McDyess would be an intriguing fallback option should the Wallace plan not work out. The Pistons are interested in re-signing McDyess, who returned to Detroit after being included in the Chauncey Billups-Allen Iverson deal last fall, but it is believed he could be ..."
Celtics tender offer to Glen Davis
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July 1
Boston Herald
 
"The Celtics took the first step in their attempt to retain the services of Glen Davis by tendering the forward a qualifying offer last night. But the chase is far from over. Based on his playoff performance - beyond Kendrick Perkins he was arguably the Celtics' best player during the conference semifinals against Orlando - Big Baby is anticipating a big paycheck. According to a league source, Davis, as a restricted free agent, will carry a mid-level exception (approximately $5.8 million) price tag into the marketplace. He also qualifies as a so-called "Early Bird" exception free agent (two years with the same team), meaning the Celtics can sign him for up to 175 percent of last season's ..."
Davis will receive a qualifying offer
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June 30
Boston Globe
 
"Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed yesterday the team will make a qualifying offer to forward Glen Davis. By virtue of that, if another NBA team were to sign Davis, a restricted free agent, to an offer sheet, Boston would have seven days to match it. Davis, whose annual salary is $711,517, increased his value with strong performances late in the regular season and playoffs, replacing the injured Kevin Garnett in the starting lineup. Davis averaged 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in the postseason, and hit a game-winning jumper at the buzzer in Game 4 of the second-round series against Orlando. Also, guard Eddie House will decide today on whether to accept his ..."
Eddie House may test market
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June 30
Boston Herald
 
"Eddie House has until today to pick up the option on his contract, which would pay the Celtics guard approximately $2.9 million next season, but last night he still hadn't reached a decision. "We're prepared for whatever he decides," Celts general manager Danny Ainge said. House's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said: "We're kicking some things back and forth. We just haven't made a decision on it yet." Bartelstein recently told the Herald that House wants to remain in Green, but the guard has "outperformed his contract." Though it is purely a formality, Ainge said the Celtics also will make a qualifying offer to forward Glen Davis, giving the team matching rights for the impending restricted ..."
Celts clamp on Claws
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June 30
Boston Herald
 
"It's a far cry from when Danny Ainge was a young third baseman in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system, but the Celtics announced a partnership yesterday that brought them several steps closer to the way Major League Baseball teams develop talent. As expected, the Celtics joined forces with one of the newest members of the National Basketball Development League - the Maine Red Claws. Red Claws president Jon Jennings, the former Celtics assistant coach, also has formed a partnership with the Charlotte Bobcats, but there's no doubt about the benefit to the Celtics of having a minor league affiliate two hours away in Portland. Like the new NBA D-League franchise in Springfield - an affiliate of ..."
Ainge's criticism of Rondo angers agent
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June 25
ESPN.com
 
"General manager Danny Ainge's verbal flogging of point guard Rajon Rondo on Boston's airwaves -- one day after saying the Celtics were extremely fond of him -- has drawn the ire of the player's agent. Rondo, who helped the Celtics win the 2008 NBA championship and averaged 16.9 points in this year's playoffs, has been the subject of much trade speculation. After telling reporters Tuesday that he does not intend to trade any of the Celtics core players this offseason, Ainge told WEEI on Wednesday that Rondo needed "to grow up" and that "his presence hurt" the team in its seven-game loss to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Ainge also said that Rondo, who is entering ..."
Rumor Roundup: Brand, McGrady, Rondo, Darko, Farmar
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June 25
SI.com
 
"The 76ers have shopped Elton Brand. ... Other teams "very aggressive" in pursuit of Tracy McGrady, according to Rockets GM Daryl Morey. ... The agent for Rajon Rondo, the subject of trade rumors, is unhappy with Celtics boss Danny Ainge. ... The Knicks are close to acquiring Darko Milicic. ... The Lakers have contacted Houston about acquiring Jordan Farmar or buying their first-round pick."
Ainge dealing in reality
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June 24
Boston Globe
 
"Danny Ainge is planning for the Celtics to open next season with the same starters they had in 2007 and last year. But he will entertain offers for anyone and everyone and said no Celtic is untradeable - though he considers a trade a long shot. "That's my job,'' said the Celtics president of basketball operations. "We have to listen to what any team has to offer. It's also my job not to stand pat. I encourage my players to get better in their game and my coaches to get better in what they're doing. "We're trying to do the same thing. We're trying to improve our team. We're not trying to change our team, but we're trying to improve it. We have a legit shot at winning it this season and we ..."
Danny Ainge blasts Rajon Rondo rumors
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June 24
Boston Herald
 
"Some call it the silly season. Others, like Danny Ainge, call it a pain in the neck. But from now until next season, and especially as the team moves on from tomorrow night's draft to free agency, rumors are going to buzz the Celtics boss like flies at a picnic. The rumor du jour yesterday was a Yahoo! Sports report that the Celts offered Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen to Detroit for Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Rodney Stuckey and were turned down. The discussion was said to occur between "low-level" executives. Ainge didn't deny that someone in his organization contacted Detroit. But he also shot down speculation that the Celtics are trying to trade Rondo based on his behavior - such ..."
Danny Ainge sizes up Rajon Rondo rumors
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June 23
Boston Herald
 
"The NBA Draft may be on Thursday, but the buzz is starting early for Danny Ainge. Today the Celtics [team stats] executive director of basketball operations had to deal with an interesting Yahoo.com report involving point guard Rajon Rondo [stats]. The rumor had the Celts being turned down after offering Rondo and Ray Allen to Detroit for Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Rodney Stuckey. The discussion was said to occur between "low level" executives. Ainge didn't deny that talks occurred within the two organizations but he did splash water on the theory that the C's were dangling Rondo based on his behavior - like showing up later for a playoff game against Orlando - or contract ..."
Report: Celtics offer Pistons Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo
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June 23
Detroit Free Press
 
"Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Boston Celtics offered the Detroit Pistons two of their best players - but it wasn't at a very cheap price. According to the report, the Celtics offered Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo to the Pistons for a package that included Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Rodney Stuckey. Despite the intriguing option of adding another expiring contract (Allen) and a young star (Rondo), the Pistons immediately shot down the offer, according to the report. Here is an excerpt from the article: Boston is unlikely to re-sign Allen to a long-term extension next summer, and there is belief around the league that the Celtics have hesitancy about ..."
Danny Ainge deals with rumors
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June 18
Boston Herald
 
"Amid trade rumors that he is offering everyone from point guard Rajon Rondo to center Kendrick Perkins to move up in next Thursday's NBA draft, Celtics general manager Danny Ainge didn't sound like a man particularly encouraged by the possibilities yesterday. "I think it's unlikely," Ainge said of trading up. "It's possible, but unlikely." Though Ainge declined to discuss the rumors involving Rondo, a team source sniffed at the speculation involving the young floor leader, saying, "Rondo's not going to be traded." As for the speculation that the Celtics are trying to make moves now that will clear space for a shot at a member of 2010's highly anticipated free agent class, Ainge said, ..."
Source: Tom Thibodeau will be staying put
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June 14
Boston Herald
 
"Tom Thibodeau, according to a league source, is about to sign a new contract with the Celtics, bringing the team's associate coach back to Square One after his relatively short search for a head coaching job. Only the length of the new deal is uncertain, though Thibodeau, with an eye on moving up, has worked each of the last two years on one-year contracts. Thibodeau is also developing a reputation for getting cold feet. Though he appeared to see the writing on the wall last week by withdrawing his name for consideration a day before the Kings hired Paul Westphal as their head coach, the NBA source, had another take on the his decision. "He thought it was a bad fit," said the source. "(The ..."
Playin' with Eddie House money
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June 14
Boston Herald
 
"Just as the real world is cash-strapped, so is that top one percent corner of multimillionaires known as the NBA. Some might think that a valuable role player like Eddie House would do the safe thing and exercise his $2.86 million player option by the June 30 deadline. But the Celtics guard, after one of the more productive seasons of his nine-year career, has the nagging feeling that he can earn more - hopefully with the Celtics. But House's love for his current situation may not preclude him from testing the free agent market next month. "We haven't made a final decision," agent Mark Bartelstein said. "He'd love to stay in Boston. He loves everything about what he has here. The fans have ..."
A previous engagement
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May 27
Boston Globe
 
"Several sources close to the situation said yesterday that Kendrick Perkins and Rajon Rondo would not participate in USA Basketball's minicamp in Las Vegas because of Perkins's wedding July 25 in Houston. The USA Basketball mini-camp includes a meeting July 22, practice July 23-24, and an intrasquad scrimmage July 25. Perkins is marrying his longtime girlfriend and Rondo is one of the groomsmen. Perkins and Rondo originally thought the minicamp was in June, but after recently learning the actual date, they had representatives contact USA Basketball to turn down the invitation. By not participating, Perkins and Rondo will have a hard time getting serious consideration to play for the US in ..."
Sixers GM Stefanski interviews highly regarded Thibodeau
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May 22
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"When the subject is Tom Thibodeau, everybody - at least publicly - says the same things.They say the Boston Celtics' associate head coach is a defensive guru.They say he's a passionate, 24/7 worker.They say he's excellent in developmental work with players.They say they have no good reason why, in his 19 years in the NBA, he has never been a head coach.Thibodeau, though, took at least a step in that direction yesterday when he met with 76ers president/general manager Ed Stefanski about their vacant position. He became the fourth candidate the Sixers have confirmed, following former Washington and Sacramento coach Eddie Jordan, Dallas assistant and former Minnesota coach Dwane Casey, and ..."
Kings add Tom Thibodeau to search
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May 21
Boston Herald
 
"Sources yesterday confirmed that the Sacramento Kings, in the market for a new head coach, have expanded their search to include Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau. The Philadelphia 76ers already have contacted Thibodeau about their vacant head coaching position. Thibodeau is competing with veteran coach Eddie Jordan and Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis for both jobs. Dwane Casey also is being considered in Philadelphia. Thibodeau's main issue appears to be the perception that he is a defensive specialist who might not be able to make the transition to head coach. "I have no doubt about that, and he's been in my locker room for two years, so I should know," C's coach Doc Rivers said yesterday. ..."
Stephon Marbury mulls options
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May 20
Boston Herald
 
"We know this much about Stephon Marbury. The prodigal Knick loved his short time as a Celtic. But his time in green was as a role player, not a leading man, and this New Yorker clearly sees himself as Robert DeNiro, not Robert Duval. In the long run, that would probably cut against the grain for the point guard, who admittedly may not be a good long-term fit as Rajon Rondo's backup. That's why Marbury, as well as Celtics management, has to think long and hard once free agency begins July 1. "Being the sixth man coming off the bench is not a bad thing, but I know that I'm a starter," Marbury said when asked if he could accept these conditions on a long-term basis. "So it really doesn't ..."
76ers, Thibodeau to talk
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May 19
Boston Globe
 
"Tom Thibodeau may have an opportunity to coach against the Celtics next season. Celtics president Danny Ainge said yesterday that the team's associate head coach has been given permission to speak to Atlantic Division rival Philadelphia about its head coach opening. The 76ers asked last week and Ainge granted permission yesterday, after the Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs Sunday. The Sixers interviewed ex-Washington coach Eddie Jordan last Friday and also seem to have interest in Cleveland assistant John Kuester, a former Boston assistant. "Tom will be an excellent head coach," said Ainge. "He just needs an opportunity." Thibodeau, who has been with the Celtics two seasons, has ..."
Tom Thibodeau to seek Philadelphia job
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May 19
Boston Herald
 
"Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau will have a chance to interview for the 76ers head coaching position. Executive director of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed yesterday that Philadelphia called during the weekend to ask permission to speak with Thibodeau, and the OK was granted. The 76ers already have spoken to Eddie Jordan about the position, and they are expected to meet with others. When he first signed with the Celtics in 2007, Thibodeau stated his desire to become an NBA head coach. He signed two one-year contracts with the club, and although he would have been allowed to get out of a longer deal to be a head coach, this was seen as him keeping his options open to ..."
Thibodeau gets OK to interview with Sixers
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May 18
Boston Globe
 
"Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau has been given permission to interview for the Philadelphia 76ers' head coaching vacancy, Danny Ainge said. The Sixers asked for permission to talk to Thibodeau last week. Philadelphia general manager Ed Stefanski said last week that he wanted a coach who would communicate well with players and didn't have any problem providing discipline. Thibodeau, who just completed his second season with the Celtics, has a reputation as one of the best defensive coaches in the NBA. In his 19 seasons in the NBA, his teams have ranked in the top 10 in team defense 15 times. It is uncertain when he will interview with Philadelphia."
Mikki Moore than OK with returning
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May 18
Boston Herald
 
"Though he was buried deeper down the Celtics bench as the playoffs progressed, Mikki Moore still is interested in coming back to the team next season. "I would love to be here," Moore said. "No doubt." Considering Kevin Garnett and Leon Powe were out with injuries and Moore still did not get any significant playing time, it would seem the Celts sent a message of sorts. Moore acknowledged the team hasn't spoken to him about a return for 2009-10. But the 6-foot-11 forward still thinks he could break through with the C's. "With me coming in during summer and for veterans camp, it's a clean slate," Moore said before the Celtics season ended with last night's 101-82 Game 7 loss to the Orlando ..."
Scal down; and out?
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May 12
Boston Globe
 
"The Celtics' frontcourt could be tested by the Orlando Magic in tonight's Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. Forward Brian Scalabrine missed the Celtics' morning shootaround because of illness, but could be available for the game."
Perkins: Injury won't keep me out
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May 11
Boston Globe
 
"Celtics center Kendrick Perkins sustained a left shoulder strain in the final quarter, but said he plans to play in Game 5 tomorrow, to the point where he will refuse to have the injury diagnosed by a magnetic resonance imaging exam. "It didn't pop out, it's something like a muscle strain," Perkins said of his shoulder last night. "It's the playoffs and the tissues don't have time to heal, so it's weak back there. It'll take two months and I'll be all right. I'm not taking the MRI. If I take the MRI and they find something, I may be out.""
Garnett in a suit, but not suiting up
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May 2
Boston Globe
 
"Don't expect a Willis Reed moment for Kevin Garnett in Game 7 against the Bulls tonight, or as long as the Celtics are alive in the postseason. Team president Danny Ainge said yesterday via text message there are no plans for Garnett to play until next season. Garnett has not played since March 25 in Orlando because of a right knee sprain. He is expected to have bone spur surgery on the knee, and had been holding off in hopes of returning. Garnett suffered the injury at Utah Feb. 19. While coach Doc Rivers early on had left open the possibility of Garnett returning this season, he recently likened the odds to that of winning the lottery. Garnett, who turns 33 May 19, has three years and ..."
Ainge: Don't expect KG return
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May 1
Boston Globe
 
"Don't expect the Celtics to have a Willis Reed moment in Game 7 tomorrow night. Kevin Garnett will not only not be available tomorrow but is done for the season, according to Celtics president Danny Ainge. Ainge said in a text message early this morning that the injured All-Star will not be returning for the rest of the playoffs. "I'm not planning on him the rest of the season," said Ainge."
Knee injury just the latest painful chapter for Powe
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April 26
Boston Globe
 
"As the Celtics prepared for today's playoff game against the Bulls, injured forward/center Leon Powe was mentally preparing himself to overcome major knee surgery for the third time. Powe's season ended when he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee in Game 2 last Monday. He said yesterday that the swelling has gone down and he hopes to have a surgery date tomorrow. Powe plans on rehabilitating his knee with a specialist in Los Angeles. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, said Powe should be able to play again by the middle of the 2009-10 season. "It's nothing to get down about," Powe said. "I can't be down for too long. I'll work extremely hard to get the leg ..."
Tony Allen gets threats in Chicago
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April 24
Boston Herald
 
"A team source confirmed last night that Tony Allen has been receiving death threats. NBA security has been increased for Allen during the Celtics' Chicago stay, which extends through Sunday's Game 4, as the result of threats sent to the Celtics guard. Most of his family still lives in the Chicago area. The source of the threats is said to be a former Chicago associate of Allen, who grew up not far from the United Center. It's unclear, however, if the threats are related to a case of aggravated battery involving Allen that was thrown out of court in 2007. The two litigants in that case later brought an unresolved civil suit against Allen. Celtics coach Doc Rivers declined comment. Allen ..."
Doc's orders: Wait, Kevin Garnett
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April 20
Boston Herald
 
"There may be yet another act in the Kevin Garnett saga. It was reported in yesterday's Herald that the All-Star forward is planning to have surgery soon on his injured right knee, and sources continue to indicate he's heading in that direction. But a day after reiterating Garnett won't be coming to the Celtics' rescue in these playoffs, coach Doc Rivers said privately after his post-practice press conference that he and the team would like Garnett to hold off on the surgery. Then, at 3:14 yesterday afternoon, the story took another twist when Garnett appeared on the team's practice floor wearing full workout gear. He proceeded to dribble a basketball as he walked slowly around the ..."
Kevin Garnett eyes surgery date
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April 19
Boston Herald
 
"Any lingering speculation regarding a return by Kevin Garnett in these playoffs should be coming to an end soon. According to sources, Garnett is seeking a date to have surgery on his right knee sooner rather than later. "The knee is hurting him too bad right now," one source said. "He just can't play." According to another person with knowledge of the situation, Garnett sought advice from non-Celtic medical sources on remedies that could allow him to play through the end of this season. And there were points in recent weeks when it seemed the program of rest and rehab were working and that Garnett would be able to go. But when the soreness returned and increased, the options went away. ..."
Celtics' Ainge Has Mild Heart Attack; Garnett May Miss Playoffs
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April 17
New York Times
 
"Hours after the Boston Celtics announced that they could be without Kevin Garnett for the playoffs, General Manager Danny Ainge was hospitalized because of a mild heart attack. Ainge, 50, was expected to remain at Massachusetts General Hospital for several days, according to a statement by the team. He will probably miss the start of the team's first-round playoff series against the Chicago Bulls when it opens Saturday in Boston. Coach Doc Rivers had disclosed earlier that Garnett's bothersome knee would make him unavailable to begin the playoffs and possibly sideline him for the duration of the postseason. Rivers said he made the decision after he watched Garnett work out, eventually ..."
Doc Rivers: 'No way' Kevin Garnett ready for playoffs
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April 16
Boston Herald
 
"Celtics forward Kevin Garnett is not ready to play and may be out for the entire NBA playoffs, coach Doc Rivers said on WEEI this morning. "I don't see it. I just don't," Rivers said. "I've flipped completely, because I was watching him move (before) and he looked great. But after today, there's no way he can play." Asked if he would tell Garnett he can't play, Rivers said, "I did today. That doesn't mean he doesn't keep getting treatment and see where he can go, but there's no way he can play." The Celtics open defense of their NBA title Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. They practiced today, leading to Rivers' determination. "The guy's a warrior and you can see him trying to mask it, ..."
Rivers: Garnett likely out for playoffs
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April 16
Boston Globe
 
"In an interview this morning on Boston sports radio station WEEI, Celtics coach Doc Rivers said it was likely that Kevin Garnett would not be available to play at all in the playoffs. "After today there's no way he can play," said Rivers, who left open the possibility his star could return at some point in the postseason but was not optimistic. Garnett worked out his injured right knee this morning, Rivers said, after which the coach made the radio proclamation: "After watching him run, there's no way. So, we're going to move without him. And the way I saw him move today guys, I don't know if he'll be ready." Garnett's agent also confirmed to the Globe this morning that it's unlikely his ..."
Garnett may return for season finale
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April 12
Boston Herald
 
"Kevin Garnett may return for the Celtics' final game of the regular season, coach Doc Rivers said yesterday. The hobbled forward (sprained right knee) is expected to practice with the team tomorrow in Philadelphia and is more likely to play against Washington on Wednesday at the Garden than against the 76ers Tuesday on the road. "He definitely won't play in both," Rivers said. In addition, Garnett, who was limited to roughly seven minutes in the first and third quarters of games during his brief return last month, now will be allowed to run over a longer course. Garnett and forward Brian Scalabrine (neck) continued to shoot on the side during yesterday morning's brief practice, which was ..."
Garnett hopes for no-limits return Wednesday
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April 11
Boston Globe
 
"Celtics coach Doc Rivers said today before practice that injured forward Kevin Garnett will return to action either Tuesday at Philadelphia or Wednesday against Washington, but wouldn't play in both. Rivers added that more than likely the All-Star will play in the regular-season finale against Washington and there would be no minute limits. Garnett has missed 19 of the past 23 games with a strained right knee and is slated to practice Monday in Philadelphia. In his previous return that last four games, the 6-foot-11, 250-pounder was limited to about 14-16 minutes per game."
Garnett could play two
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April 10
Boston Globe
 
"Kevin Garnett could return for the Celtics' final two games of the regular season. Garnett (right knee) will miss the Celtics' game against Miami Friday night, the 19th game he has missed since being injured Feb. 19. "If we can run him 10-15 minutes, we will, if we think that will give him better rhythm," coach Doc Rivers said of Garnett's status for a Tuesday visit to Philadelphia. "For us, we'll use it as practice. Same for Leon (Powe). Powe, recovering from a right knee strain, went through a 30-minute low-post drill with assistant coach Clifford Ray Friday morning and will participate in a full practice Monday."
Danny Ainge bracing for Thibodeau departure
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April 9
Boston Herald
 
"Danny Ainge will have quite a bit of work to do over the summer keeping current personnel and signing others. Included on his to-do list is a perennial free agent who doesn't even wear sneakers on game night. As was the case when he came to the Celtics prior to the 2007-08 season, assistant coach Tom Thibodeau is again working on a one-year contract. "He didn't really ask for more than a one year, so I think he's hopeful of getting a head coaching job," said Ainge. "If he doesn't, I'm sure he'll be able to find any job he wants. "I don't think the years make that much difference. If we had a two-year deal or a three-year deal or a four-year deal, if he gets a (head coaching) job, he can go ..."
An out call
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April 1
Boston Globe
 
"The Celtics plan to shut down Kevin Garnett until the final week of the regular season, but his right knee will not require immediate surgery, according to an NBA source. The source said the decision was made following the Orlando game last Wednesday after Garnett met with president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers and confirmed as Garnett limped through the early part of yesterday's practice. Garnett is experiencing soreness and has difficulty loosening the muscles in the knee. Garnett was injured during a Feb. 19 game at Utah, an MRI the next day revealing nothing more than a muscle strain. He has since gotten a second opinion confirming there is no ligament ..."
Ainge: Garnett close to returning
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March 20
Boston Globe
 
"Kevin Garnett hasn't played in a game in more than a month. But based on what Celtics president Danny Ainge has seen behind closed doors in Waltham, he believes Garnett is ready to play. Whether that's tonight against the Spurs, tomorrow against Memphis, or later could be determined this morning. Garnett has been out with a sprained right knee he suffered Feb. 19 at Utah. The 2007-08 Defensive Player of the Year made the trip to San Antonio, but has not practiced since suffering the injury. Although Ainge is confident Garnett is ready based on his workouts this week, the team is still being cautious. "He's looking good," Ainge said. "He's made a great deal of strides, especially in the ..."
Garnett, Allen taking flight?
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March 19
Boston Globe
 
"The shorthanded Celtics could be getting some crucial reinforcements as soon as tomorrow. Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen are on the team's plane to Texas for tomorrow night's game against the Spurs. While it remains uncertain whether either will play -- Garnett has been sidelined since Feb. 19 with strained right knee, while Allen suffered a hyperextended elbow Tuesday against the Bulls and missed last night's win over Miami -- it is an encouraging sign that both players are making the trip. Garnett has not accompanied the Celtics on a road trip since suffering his injury. Coach Doc Rivers has said he will err on the side of caution regarding Garnett's return date, but the All-Star forward ..."
Kevin Garnett may return Friday
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March 16
Boston Herald
 
"It's looking more and more like forward Kevin Garnett could return to play Friday in San Antonio. According to coach Doc Rivers, it's sounding that way, too. The coach is feeling better about Garnett's progress from a strained right knee. "Yeah, I am," Rivers said. "Obviously, he hasn't been on the court, but if there was a treadmill Olympics he would be leading the pack right now. He would absolutely be ahead of the game. And he's been in the pool a lot. I mean, he looks good. He looks healthy. "He's getting louder and louder in our practices, so that tells you his return is coming soon. I'm really happy with him, and Baby (forward Glen Davis, sprained right ankle), I would assume, would ..."
Source: Steph's Tongue Delayed Move To Celtics
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February 28
New York Post
 
"With rumors swirling all summer he would be released, Stephon Marbury phoned Donnie Walsh a week before training camp. Walsh told Marbury indeed he may be waived, but "it's not written in stone." According to a source close to Marbury, the Knicks point guard then asked Walsh if he could talk to the Celtics because he thought there might be interest. One day later, Walsh informed Marbury he was coming to training camp because Knicks owner James Dolan was not comfortable with the idea of him playing for their arch rivals, according to the source. If Marbury had held his tongue, his Boston arrival could have come much sooner. After being held hostage - in his mind - for the last five ..."
Marbury signs with Celtics
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February 27
Boston Globe
 
"The Celtics announced today that they have signed free agent guard Stephon Marbury. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed, though two NBA sources said before Marbury cleared waivers that he would sign for the prorated veteran minimum of $1.3 million for the rest of the season. "We are very excited to have a player of Stephon’s caliber joining our team. Our entire organization is confident in the belief that Stephon can play an important role in helping us to win another championship,” said president of basketball operations Danny Ainge. The two-time All-Star, who will wear No. 8 with the Celtics, is undergoing a physical this afternoon and is expected to attend a closed ..."