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Rasheed Wallace shows way in return to Philly

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November 4

Boston Herald

"Rasheed Wallace, born and raised in Philadelphia, has returned home in a number of different colors over the years. But last night the former Blazer and Piston sported a hue that is particularly repulsive in these parts - that of Celtic green. The former Simon Gratz High star drew some hearty boos upon getting T'd up by referee Haywoode Workman in the third quarter. But Wallace was also a thorn, the leader on a Celtics bench unit that once again improved on the starting team's work in last night's 105-74 win over the Sixers. Wallace put some fist-pumping punctuation on his sixth trey of the night - a corner bomb with 6:05 left that gave the Celtics an unapproachable 90-59 lead. He had just ..."

Rasheed Wallace's call on book: 'I ain't a liar'

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November 1

Boston Herald

"Rasheed Wallace offered a healthy chuckle when asked about excerpts from an unpublished book by convicted gambler and former NBA referee Tim Donaghy that made it onto the Internet last week. Donaghy alleged a number of transgressions by officials, including targeting certain players for technical fouls and having bets on who could hit said player first. "Hey," said Wallace, "it lets people know that I ain't a liar. I mean, that's pretty much all I got to say about that. Everybody thought I was crazy and militant, but, hey, it came to light." Wallace had some serious history with Donaghy, getting suspended for seven games for allegedly threatening the ref on the loading dock after a game in ..."

Rasheed Wallace sees big possibilities

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October 18

Boston Herald

"Remember that game two years ago when Glen Davis had 16 of his 20 points in the last quarter and the Celtics came back to beat the Pistons in Auburn Hills? Rasheed Wallace does. Big Baby, just a rookie, had scored a total of 10 points and had two DNPs in his previous seven games when the Celts dribbled into the suburbs north of Detroit on Jan. 5 to meet their eventual conference finals opponent. The Pistons were getting the better of things in the low-scoring game, but Davis came off the bench and shook it up. Mainly he was taking dump-off passes from teammates getting more attention from Pistons defenders, but, among other plays, a power move through Wallace for a 3-point play proved Baby ..."

Wallace's presence opens some avenues

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October 10

Boston Globe

"Rasheed Wallace feasted on the Knicks, scoring 11 points on 3-of-6 shooting from the floor and 4 of 4 from the line in the fourth quarter of the Celtics' 96-82 preseason victory last night at TD Garden. But Celtics coach Doc Rivers felt Wallace was most dangerous when he didn't have the ball. "We scored a couple of buckets where he literally had nothing to do with the play except for standing behind the [3-point line] but he took a [center] out there with him,'' Rivers said. "Our guards are driving down the lane and there's nobody there. So it's great what he does for us.''"

Big men impress home folks

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October 10

Boston Herald

"The Garden crowd got its first look at Rasheed Wallace in a Celtics uniform and its first look at Kevin Garnett in more than six months. In both cases last night, the people had to like what they saw. Wallace had 13 points and 12 rebounds in 21:33, while Garnett had 10 points and eight boards in 21:39 as the Celts took the preseason measure of the Knicks, 96-82. Garnett's surgically repaired right knee survived a kick in the calf from New York's Jared Jeffries. "That didn't help things," Garnett said. "But a little hot pack here and there and some ice, and I thought I finished the game pretty well. I'm not back to where I want to be, but I don't have any worries when I go out there. It's ..."

Wallace likes gruff guy persona

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October 4

Boston Globe

"The woolly beard has one long, distinctive gray hair sticking out directly under the chin. It is one of the few signs that Rasheed Wallace is aging. He is no longer the young, brash power forward with immense skills and a mouth to match. Wallace is a 35-year-old veteran, nearing the end of a mercurial but successful career. His image is cemented. With 296 career technical fouls and 24 ejections, Wallace has earned the reputation of a screaming time bomb with trouble controlling his emotions. He barks at officials. He can be surly with reporters. His smiles are scarce."

Celtics fill need with Sheed

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October 4

Boston Herald

"You may get a certain impression of Rasheed Wallace from watching him in boisterous battle with referees. You may think the resultant technicals are the sign of a man with no behavioral limits. But know this about Sheed: The guy is polite. He had the decency to thank Danny Ainge for his 2004 championship ring. "Yeah, I did that when they came out to Detroit this summer," Wallace said with a smile. "I definitely had to thank Danny." If not for the help of the Celtics director of basketball operations, the Pistons wouldn't have been able to get Wallace from Atlanta to cement a rotation that went on to defeat the Lakers in the NBA Finals. Ainge agreed to be the third team in the transaction, ..."

Rasheed Wallace feeling love

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September 29

Boston Herald

"Kendrick Perkins isn't afraid to admit that he, like many fans, was wary of Rasheed Wallace when the Celtics signed the free agent this summer. Perkins knew what Wallace was capable of on the floor, but he was concerned about the forward's reputation as a disruptive force off it. After being around Wallace during the Celtics' informal pick-up games in Waltham the past two weeks, Perkins was happy to discover his preconceptions were misconceptions. "I was just waiting to see. It was kind of scary for a minute," Perkins said yesterday. "Really, I just wanted to see how he was outside of basketball. And he's a great guy in the locker room." The wariness went both ways, as Wallace never was ..."

Wallace making way in community

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September 23

Boston Globe

"Talbot Avenue in Dorchester is off the beaten track for most celebrities and professional athletes. But Rasheed Wallace did not have much difficulty finding his way to the Joseph Lee School yesterday. "I actually have in-laws right around the corner,'' Wallace said. "That's pretty much the only time I've come down here to the city. I've been here. When I was playing on other teams, I would go over to their house.'' But this was the first time Wallace has made a public appearance in Boston as a member of the Celtics. And before participating in a reading event with students, Wallace made sure he was in the right place. "How many of you are Celtics fans?'' Wallace asked. All 20 youngsters ..."

Fits to a T

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July 19

Boston Globe

"Rasheed Wallace is fielding questions from his wife. "Is your attitude controllable enough to win a championship?'' asks Fatima Wallace. She speaks for concerned Celtics fans who worry her husband's temper and technical fouls could cost the team a title. Sprawled on an oversized couch at home, Rasheed answers, "We shall see.'' That is not good enough for Fatima. "Rasheed,'' she says with a hint of impatience, "Do you think you can control your temper long enough, for eight months, to get that championship?'' Rasheed sits up and tells the truth. He has no choice. Fatima knows him too well. "There's going to be nights where I say nothing and there's going to be nights where I say a lot,'' ..."

A sign of good times

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July 10

Boston Herald

"It's funny what a championship ring can do at the bargaining table. Coming off a 24-58 season in 2006-07, the Celtics' only way to acquire talent was to trade half their roster for Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. Obviously, those deals were worth it in the short term, as the franchise captured its 17th championship in Allen and Garnett's first season. But the Celts still are reaping the rewards of those moves, evidenced by their courting of veteran free agent forward/center Rasheed Wallace. After the Celtics lost to the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of this year's Eastern Conference semifinals, general manager Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers targeted Wallace as the player that would most help the ..."

Move had to be made

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July 10

Boston Herald

"The 2009-10 NBA season won't commence for months, but judging by the furious activity at the head of the league's class, only a fool would deny that games are being won and lost as we summer. With Cleveland, Orlando, the Lakers and San Antonio all seeking to acquire weapons of Celtic destruction, it was imperative that Danny Ainge engineer a surge in the arms race. The general manager can honestly say that signing Rasheed Wallace as a free agent was the move to make regardless of the outside forces. "You always have to get better," he said. "Even if we'd have won the championship this year, we still would have done a deal like this if it was available." Sure, but when Ainge sees Shaquille ..."

Wallace gets 3-year deal from Celtics

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July 9

Boston Globe

"The Celtics are making room on the court for a foursome. Two years after Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett joined Paul Pierce, signaling a return to the franchise's championship-contending days, Rasheed Wallace will be introduced as a Celtic today at a Waltham, Mass., news conference. Wallace finalized a three-year midlevel-exception contract yesterday that pays $5.8 million next season less than a week after a three-hour meeting with the Celtics' Big Three, plus president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, owner Wyc Grousbeck, and coach Doc Rivers at his suburban Detroit home. This was an extraordinary campaign to recruit Wallace to the Celtics' cause, the team's commitment to winning ..."

Hard Celtic press picks off Wallace

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July 8

Boston Globe

"The Celtics pulled out all the stops when their campaign to sign free agent forward Rasheed Wallace started last week. And the tactics paid off as Wallace committed to sign with the Celtics, a league source said yesterday. Wallace is expected to receive a two-year deal at the midlevel exception (approximately $5.6 million to $5.8 million). All-Stars Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce, plus president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, coach Doc Rivers, and owner Wyc Grousbeck visited Wallace in his suburban Detroit home last week. After the three-hour meeting, Wallace, 34, indicated he also would be considering overtures from Orlando and San Antonio. But Wallace canceled those ..."

Rasheed Wallace sails his 'ship off to Boston

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July 7

Boston Herald

"Rasheed Wallace is leaving Detroit, which makes this a sad week for the local linguists. No more 'Sheedish in Detroit. No more Rasheed mocking "them bandwagon-(bleep) cats" or saying of the refs "some of them cats are felonious, man." Wallace is going off to Boston to win another 'ship. That's 'Sheedish for championship, in case you're not fluent. Wallace arrived at the 2004 trade deadline with one of the worst reputations in all of sports. He was considered the loosest of cannons, an overpaid player who had the talent to be a star but lacked the drive. He supposedly cared more about the nightlife than the games. He won a championship with the Pistons and nearly won another. Many fans love ..."

Wallace offered contract

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July 3

Boston Globe

"The Celtics are putting a full-court press on Rasheed Wallace. Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce joined president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck for a three-hour meeting with Wallace in Detroit yesterday, the Celtics offering a contract using their midlevel exception. But Wallace is apparently in no hurry to respond, preferring to weigh approaches from Charlotte, Cleveland, Orlando, and San Antonio, according to an NBA source. Bill Strickland, Wallace's agent, said in a text message that it was a "very good meeting; some contractual terms discussed, nothing agreed to.'' Strickland added Wallace will be "meeting with a few more teams next ..."

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 make offer to Wallace

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July 3

Boston Herald

"A Celtics [team stats] delegation, spearheaded by the Big Three, met with Rasheed Wallace this afternoon in Detroit, according to two well-placed league sources close to the negotiations, and offered the free agent center a contract. 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 [stats], coach Doc Rivers and co-owner Wyc Grousbeck were all on hand for the Celtics. Garnett, long a Wallace admirer, has reportedly jumped into the process as a passionate recruiter - clearly stirred by what the 7-footer can contribute ..."

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."

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 ..."

Report: Rasheed Wallace wants $8 million next year

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May 6

Detroit Free Press

"Free-agent center Rasheed Wallace wants $8 million to play next season or he's going to retire, according to a Slam Online report. The news is just a few sentences on the Web site and cites as its source a "close personal friend" of Wallace. A phone call to Wallace's Washington-based agent, Bill Duffy, wasn't returned, but if the report is true, that's probably it for Wallace's 14-year career. In this economic climate, it's hard to see a franchise paying $8 million for a player who appears to be on the decline. It's unlikely he'll return to the Pistons. The Free Press reported last week that Wallace, who made more than $13 million this season, might retire if he decides that a much lesser ..."

No need for 'Sheed

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April 30

San Antonio Express-News

columnist Bob Harvey

"In November, when the trade came, the Nuggets were excited. So were the Spurs. Denver had obtained Chauncey Billups, and he would turn George Karl into a smart coach again. But also included in the deal with Detroit was Antonio McDyess; from the start, everyone knew the Nuggets and McDyess would agree to a buyout, and McDyess would be free to sign with any team. The Spurs searched for his phone number immediately, and they made contact. According to McDyess' agent, so did 16 other franchises. But no team had a chance, with McDyess intending to return to Detroit, until now. Weighing money and talent and need, the Spurs may not find a better option this summer than McDyess. McDyess' teammate ..."

Rasheed Wallace sees Cavaliers as 'Goliath'

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April 17

Detroit News

"When you scan all the pundits and prognosticators, the Pistons aren't being given much of a chance to win a game let alone a series from the powerful Cleveland Cavaliers. Rasheed Wallace, your thoughts? "It's going to be a good challenge," he said. "They've got a pretty good record, a pretty good home record and I know they are feeling themselves right now. So I guess it's going to be like David vs. Goliath." Pretty good record -- the Cavaliers finished with the best record in the league, 66-16. Pretty good home record -- try 39-2. "They still expect us to win around here," said coach Michael Curry, whose team finished 39-43, the worst regular season in eight years. "We know what the ..."

Rasheed Wallace coming off the bench; Kwame Brown remains a starter

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April 3

Michigan Live

"Rasheed Wallace will have a new role when he returns to the floor tomorrow night. Pistons coach Michael Curry said Wallace, who returns after serving a one-game suspension for picking up too many technical fouls, will be a reserve tonight. That means Kwame Brown will remain with the first unit. Prior to the suspension, Wallace had missed 11 of the 12 previous games due to a strained left calf injury. While he is moving better, Curry said he still plans to limit Wallace's minutes."

'Sheed sits, Curry not bothered by Iverson's actions

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April 2

Detroit Free Press

"One night after a defensive gem, a 79-73 loss at Cleveland, the Pistons put up little resistance Wednesday night. The Nets scorched the Pistons with 42 points in the paint in the first half on their way to a 111-98 victory. Detroit is holding seventh place in the Eastern Conference playoff chase with seven games remaining, but the Pistons didn't look like a team battling for their playoff lives. Playing their fourth game in five nights, the Pistons were a step slow. "Sometimes when maybe your energy level isn't where it needs or physically you're not where you need to be, then you start cheating (on defense)," coach Michael Curry said. "That was the game right there to give the Nets that ..."

Pistons' Wallace gets one-game suspension

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April 1

NBA.com

"The Detroit Pistons' Rasheed Wallace has received a one-game suspension without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2008-09 season, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls received during that regular season, the player or coach will be automatically suspended for an additional game. Wallace received his most recent technical foul with 13.9 seconds remaining in the third quarter of Detroit's 79-73 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on ..."

Rasheed Wallace will play tonight

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March 31

Michigan Live

"As expected, Rasheed Wallace will be on the floor for the Detroit Pistons tonight. The 6-foot-11 center has missed Detroit's last 11 games with a strained left calf injury. In order to ease Wallace back into game shape, Pistons coach Michael Curry said Kwame Brown will start tonight while Wallace would come off the bench. Tonight will be the first game that Detroit has played with a full roster since Feb. 25 at New Orleans."

Pistons' Rasheed Wallace not certain he'll play

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March 31

Detroit News

"As Rasheed Wallace was again explaining why he would wait until game time to decide whether or not to play, Richard Hamilton interrupted. "I will answer that question -- he's playing tonight," Hamilton said Tuesday. "He will be back tonight." "That's my agent right there," Wallace said. "That's why he don't have any clients." Hamilton, coach Michael Curry and physical therapist Arnie Kander all expect Wallace to return Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after he's missed 11 games with what has been called a strained left calf. Wallace, though, wasn't as certain, and he corrected the medical report. "It's a torn muscle," he said. "Let me to tear your muscle and see how you feel. I ..."

Rasheed Wallace should sub for Pistons

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March 31

Detroit News

"There's a good chance Detroit could be whole tonight in Cleveland. The Pistons are expecting the return of Rasheed Wallace, who missed 11 games because of a left calf injury, giving them their first full roster since Feb. 25. If that's the case, here's a suggestion for coach Michael Curry: Bring Wallace off the bench. Start Kwame Brown and Antonio McDyess, and let Wallace come in with Allen Iverson and Will Bynum. That makes sense on a lot of levels. For starters, Brown is starting to provide a stout interior presence on a consistent basis. He had 13 points and got to the free-throw line 11 times (making seven) against the 76ers on Sunday. He had 11 rebounds, a steal and the saving ..."

Iverson returns, Wallace still out for Pistons

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March 30

Detroit News

"Coach Michael Curry resorted to psychological tactics in his effort to coax Rasheed Wallace and Allen Iverson back onto the court. It half-worked. "Those guys are going to be in uniform, and I am only going to ask them at the end of (pregame) warm-ups if they can go," he said. "Maybe being in uniform, going through warm-ups, their palms get to sweating and the heart starts beating faster, maybe that will entice them to get out there a little faster. "Maybe there's a little strategy to the madness." It worked on Iverson, who told Curry he was ready to return after missing 16 games with a sore back. Iverson stepped up his pregame routine, working up a pretty good sweat. Apparently, the ..."

Rasheed Wallace doubtful for this week's Texas two-step

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March 16

Detroit Free Press

"Rasheed Wallace is doubtful for the Pistons' upcoming Texas swing this week. The power foward strained his calf muscle last Monday against Orlando and has missed the team's last two games -- he won't dress for today's match-up against the Memphis Grizzlies, either. It was originally thought Wallace might be ready to play at Dallas Tuesday but Michael Curry told reporters today that Wallace still isn't able to run on his injured leg. "I won't say he is out for the Texas swing but I doubt it," Curry said. The Pistons coach said he wants to see him on the practice court for a couple of days before he puts him back in the lineup. Detroit is 1-1 since Wallace injured his calf."

Wallace due to sit out Texas

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March 16

Detroit News

"The Pistons are going to take it slow and easy with Rasheed Wallace and his ailing left calf. Coach Michael Curry said before the game Sunday that he doesn't expect Wallace to play at Dallas Tuesday or at Houston Wednesday. "He's still not able to run," Curry said. "I won't say he's out for that Texas swing, but I doubt he will play." Curry is being overly cautious because of what happened when Wallace hurt his foot in January. "We put him back out on the court in Utah after he had been out and struggled for some games after that because of it," Curry said. "This late in the year, with a muscle injury, I won't do the same thing. I want to see him for a couple of days on the (practice) ..."

Rasheed Wallace likely to miss more games

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March 15

Michigan Live

"Today's game against the Memphis Grizzlies will be the third straight Rasheed Wallace has missed due to a strained left calf injury. It sounds as though the 6-foot-11 forward will likely miss more games. The Pistons begin a two-day swing through Texas against Dallas and Houston on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. "He's still not able to run yet," said Pistons coach Michael Curry. "I won't say that he's out for the Texas swing, but I doubt it.""

Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace may miss next two games

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March 13

Detroit News

"Rasheed Wallace, who will miss his second consecutive game tonight with a sore left calf muscle, could miss Sunday's matinee against Memphis, as well. "I am not sure," Wallace said before the team's shoot-around Friday. "I am just going day to day and see how it goes." Wallace said that if this were the playoffs, he would be playing. But with 4 1/2 weeks remaining, Wallace is going to make sure he's healed thoroughly."

Bad leg idles Pistons' Wallace

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March 12

Detroit News

"Already without Allen Iverson, the Pistons were missing another big-name player Wednesday. That would be Rasheed Wallace, who also won't play Friday in Toronto. Wallace came down awkwardly on his left leg during the first quarter of Monday's 98-94 victory over Orlando. He immediately went to the bench and didn't return. Though an MRI showed nothing serious, Wallace, who has a strained calf, was advised to sit out the two games. Coach Michael Curry said Wallace will be re-evaluated after those games and a determination will be made on whether he will be able to play this weekend. With Wallace out, Curry elevated Jason Maxiell to the starting lineup. In the past, Amir Johnson or Kwame ..."

Pistons' Rasheed Wallace to miss at least two games

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March 11

Detroit News

"Rasheed Wallace of the Pistons will miss the next two games with a left calf strain. Wallace will miss Wednesday's game against New York and Friday's game in Toronto, and will then be re-evaluated, coach Michael Curry said. Wallace was injured Monday against Orlando when he came down awkwardly after going for a rebound. Jason Maxiell will start Wednesday in Wallace's spot, said Curry."

Gimpy Wallace might miss Pistons' next game

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March 11

Detroit News

"The Pistons might be without Rasheed Wallace tonight when they host the New York Knicks. Wallace had a precautionary MRI Tuesday on his strained left calf. He injured it during Monday's game against Orlando after coming down awkwardly in the first quarter while going after a rebound. The Pistons don't consider the injury serious, but coach Michael Curry said he considers Wallace day-to-day. "Whatever Arnie (Kander, strength and conditioning coach) tells me, we'll go with it," Curry said. If Wallace can't play, Kwame Brown or Amir Johnson might start. Curry wants to see who the Knicks will start before deciding. "I don't know (who'll start), I'll see who (the Knicks) they start and ..."

Wallace might miss game vs. Knicks

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March 11

Detroit News

"Rasheed Wallace might miss the Pistons' home game Wednesday against the New York Knicks (7:30, FSN Detroit) with a strained left calf. Wallace was injured Monday against Orlando and had an MRI Tuesday. The results aren't known, but the Pistons do not think the injury is serious. Coach Michael Curry was asked who would start in Wallace's place if he is not available. "I don't know; we'll see who (the Knicks) start and match up accordingly," Curry said. One possibility is Kwame Brown, who celebrated his 27th birthday Tuesday. He had 10 points and four rebounds after replacing Wallace against the Magic."

Rasheed Wallace won't be suspended

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February 27

Detroit Free Press

"Rasheed Wallace will be in the Pistons' lineup tonight against the Orlando Magic after all. It looked as if he'd have to serve a one-game suspension because he picked up two technical fouls in Wednesday night's 90-87 loss to the Hornets. NBA rules dictate that a player must sit out a game when he reaches 16 technicals. But NBA vice president of basketball communications Tim Frank confirmed Thursday that two technicals assessed Wallace on Dec. 23 and Feb. 7 had been rescinded. That leaves Wallace with 14 for the season."

Wallace won't get automatic suspension after all

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February 26

Detroit Free Press

"Rasheed Wallace will be in the Pistons’ lineup after all Friday night against the Orlando Magic. It looked like he would have to serve a one-game suspension because he picked up two technical fouls in Wednesday night’s 90-87 loss to the Hornets. NBA rules dictate that a player must sit a game when he reaches 16 technicals. But NBA vice president of basketball communications Tim Frank said in an e-mail this morning that technicals received on Dec. 23 and Feb. 7 were rescinded. That leaves Wallace with 14 for the season. Wallace picked up the technicals in the fourth quarter and was automatically ejected from the game. He got the first one after arguing the officials should have called an ..."

'Sheed gets tossed in Pistons' 8th straight loss, will be suspended

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February 26

Detroit Free Press

"David West scored 30 points and grabbed two key offensive rebounds on New Orleans' final possession, helping the Hornets hold off the Pistons ,90-87, tonight. Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace picked up his 15th and 16th technical fouls of the season in the fourth quarter and was automatically ejected. The 16th tech means Wallace will have to miss Friday's night's game at Orlando because of league rules. He got the first one after arguing that the officials should have made an over-the-back call against the Hornets. He yelled at official Bill Kennedy all the way down the court, seemingly asking for the technical. Later, after he was called for a foul against West, he argued the call, and ..."

Wallace philosophical about possibility of trade

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February 8

Detroit News

"Rasheed Wallace does not want to be traded. But he's been around this game long enough to know you don't always get what you want. "I don't care; I know it's all a part of the business," Wallace said before shoot-around Saturday morning. "If I get traded, I get traded. If I don't, I don't." Wallace's name is being bandied about the rumor mill largely because he's in the last year of his contract and his $13.6 million salary comes off the books in July. The expiring contract and his unique skill set (a big man who can spread the floor) make him a wanted commodity. But the reality is, Pistons president Joe Dumars isn't shopping Wallace or any other player. One of the primary benefits of ..."

Rasheed Wallace, Richard Hamilton returning to form

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January 29

Detroit Free Press

"For the second game in row, the Pistons received major contributions from Rasheed Wallace and Rip Hamilton. In Wednesday night's 98-89 victory over the Timberwolves at the Target Center, Wallace was dominant with 25 points and 10 rebounds. That follows his 22-point, 11-rebound effort in Sunday's home loss to the Rockets. He was active and aggressive in both games, calling for the ball frequently in the low post. Hamilton, in his fourth game as a reserve, scored 11 points on 5-for-12 shooting, but a hot streak in the third quarter allowed the Pistons to overcome an 11-point deficit. That follows Hamilton's 27-point game against the Rockets. Both players' recent success is a good sign, ..."

Rasheed: Pistons are ready for tough stretch

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January 28

Detroit News

"Can you say "defining stretch?" After dealing with a hot Minnesota team Wednesday night (the Timberwolves have the best record in 2009, 10-2), the Pistons will face Boston, Cleveland and Miami over the next seven days. Having lost seven of their last nine games against weaker teams, you could argue that it's put up or shut up time for the Pistons. "We're ready for the challenge," Rasheed Wallace said. "Though it may not look like it from what our record states." Wallace said neither he nor his teammates are out to make any statements. But if you are asking him if he still considers the Pistons a legitimate contender in the East, the answer is yes. "Guys on this squad have heart," he ..."

Wallace status is game-time decision

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January 10

Detroit News

"Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace said he was "GTD" -- game-time decision -- for Friday's game against the Nuggets, but it sounded like he was ready to play. "I am going to flagrant foul ... Billups," he yelled as the Nuggets and Chauncey Billups were leaving the Pepsi Center floor after their shoot-around Friday morning. Billups just smiled. He and several Pistons convened Thursday night to watch the Florida-Oklahoma football game and certainly the trash talking will continue at least until the ball goes up at 9 p.m. All joking aside, though, Wallace said his right foot was sore, but he hoped he'd be able to play after missing the last three games. Richard Hamilton (groin) will miss his ..."

Hamilton, Wallace go through drills, but will sit for Pistons tonight

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January 7

Detroit Free Press

"Rip Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace will tonight's Pistons game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Hamilton (slight left groin tear) took part in shooting drills and got in some light running after this morning's shootaround, but he will miss his sixth game in a row. Wallace (sore right foot) also did shooting drills, but he will miss his third consecutive game"

Is Sheed next to go? Probably not

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December 15

Detroit Free Press

"The New York Daily News started a rumor on Sunday that the Pistons will accept calls on trades involving Rasheed Wallace. It implied that the likely trade partner would be the Dallas Mavericks. Said the report: "That's a 'Mark Cuban move,' " said an Eastern Conference executive. "Cuban would take Rasheed, no question. It would be bold, but he knows he's got to do something to spark his team." Then today, HoopsWorld.com shot it down. According to that site: "Pistons' president Joe Dumars emphatically denied that he'd entertained talks on Wallace, saying he had no interest in dealing Rasheed - period." From what Dumars has said in the past, he will always at least listen to trade talk ..."

More playing time OK with Rasheed Wallace

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December 4

Detroit Free Press

"For all the concern over Rasheed Wallace's increased minutes, there is at least one person who isn't that concerned. That would be Wallace. While the concern is that the heavy minutes could lead to tired 34-year-old legs, Wallace said at Tuesday's shoot-around that he felt fine. "It's all in your rest," said Wallace, who was averaging 12.9 points and 8.4 rebounds entering Tuesday night's game against the Spurs. "The game is only 2, 2 1/2 hours. "If you make sure you get the proper rest, then that should work out for you." But coach Michael Curry is monitoring the situation. Entering Tuesday, Wallace was averaging 35.1 minutes, which if that were to continue, would be his highest total ..."