Archive for July, 2010
Should Boston Add Some Diesel Power?
On Friday, ESPN Boston reported that Shaquille O’Neal had been talking with Danny Ainge about becoming a Celtic. In the report Danny Ainge said that, “I don’t think that Shaquille is that much of a possibility”, but also said “That door hasn’t been completely slammed”. Since then Shaq has become a popular topic around the [...]
Larry Hughes Considering Boston
According to Bill Ingram’s twitter, Larry Hughes has narrowed his choices to the Lakers, Celtics, the Heat and the Bobcats (one of these things is not like the others). Last season, Hughes split time between the Knicks and the Bobcats, averaging 9.1 points, 3 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals a game. Hughes has never [...]
Matt Barnes To Toronto? Not So Fast!
If you were one of the Celtics fans hoping that Barnes would choose the Celtics, you have a ray of hope. Last night Barnes announced on Twitter that he would be playing next season in Toronto. ESPN reported that the 30year old, 6’7 small forward had accepted a two year contract from the Raptors for [...]
Celtics’ Updated Free Agency Outlook
Almost three weeks into NBA free agency I think it’s a good time to take a look at where the Celtics stand, what they still need to do, and who is still even available. When I wrote my first column about the Celtics free agency plans around a month ago I stressed the need to [...]
The Depressing Truth: Miami Wins at Least The Next Two.
OK so I know our fearless leader informed us all the other day that you can’t superstar your way to greatness. I want to believe him. I really do. The bottom line, however, is the Celtics have already proven that you can, in fact, superstar your way there. Unfortunately for us Celtics fans, the three [...]
Congratulations Paul Pierce
It may have been a slow weekend in the Celtics news world, but not for captain Paul Pierce. Pierce and his wife Julie Landrum were married on Saturday with a few Celtics in attendance. A big congratulations to Pierce and his family from Celtics 24/7! In an intimate ceremony as the sun set over the [...]
















Celtics captain Paul Pierce has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season. Pierce guided injury-depleted Boston to four wins last week, averaging 21.8 points on 58.7 percent shooting (27 for 46) from the floor. Pierce also won the Player of the Week honor back on Dec. 20. It's the third time this season a Boston player earned the honor, with Rajon Rondo taking home the award for the first week of the 2010-11 season. Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook earned this week's nod for the Western Conference. Celtics guard Ray Allen was also nominated for the East honor.