Celtics Jan 2008 Archive

• Stoudamire Gets Buyout; Celtics Not Only Suitor

  ESPN | Jan 28, 2008

  Damon Stoudamire's buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies is finally complete, and a new team has entered the equation.

• Hornets Move Into First On ESPN's Power Rankings

  ESPN | Jan 28, 2008

  The New Orleans Hornets have replaced the Boston Celtics as the top ranked NBA team on ESPN's power rankings list, ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting.

• Stoudamire Interested In Joining Five Teams

  Boston Herald | Jan 28, 2008

  According to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, Damon Stoudamire's agent says his client is interested in joining the Celtics, Suns, Spurs, Raptors, or Nuggets now that he has been bought out by the Grizzlies.

• Abdominal Strain Sidelines Garnett

  Sports Illustrated | Jan 28, 2008

  Kevin Garnett was forced to watch his Celtics lose from the sidelines against Orlando on Sunday due to a strained abdominal muscle.

• Calderon's 3-Point Play Gets Raptors Past Celtics

  ESPN | Jan 24, 2008

  A three point play with 10.

• RealGM's NBA Team Rankings For Jan. 22nd

  Christopher Reina/RealGM.com | Jan 22, 2008

  Certainly many of you are already familiar with my Floor Impact Counter and Reina Value.

• Security Boots Fan, Restrains Reporters At MSG

  New York Post | Jan 22, 2008

  Security escorted a fan from Madison Square Garden on Monday after the fan hurled obscenities towards Knick forward Jared Jeffries, the New York Post is reporting.

• Pierce, Richardson Ejected For Jawing

  Miami Herald | Jan 22, 2008

  Both Paul Pierce and Quentin Richardson were ejected in the Celtics' 109-93 win over the Knicks on Monday after both got into a jawing match.

• Knicks Ready For Celtics In First Meeting Since Trouncing

  New York Daily News | Jan 21, 2008

  Earlier in the season, the Knicks fell behind by 52 points to the Celtics in a nationally televised game in Boston before they ultimately fell by 45.

• Celtics' Rivers Will Coach Eastern All-Stars

  RealGM Staff Report | Jan 21, 2008

  The Boston Celtics' 109-93 win over the New York Knicks on Monday afternoon earned coach Doc Rivers the right to lead the Eastern Conference All-Star squad next month.

• Source: Grizzlies, Stoudamire Near Buyout

  espn.com | Jan 19, 2008

  Damon Stoudamire is wanted by both Phoenix and Boston, according to reports.

• Boston's Rondo Likely Out For Friday's Game

  NBA.com | Jan 17, 2008

  With the two-game losing "streak" snapped, the Celtics went back to work in Massachusetts getting ready for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

• Celtics' Rondo Iffy For Wednesday's Game

  The Boston Globe | Jan 15, 2008

  Celtics' point guard Rajon Rondo sat out practice today.

• Celtics, Garnett Lead NBA's Most Popular Merchandise, Jersey List

  RealGM Staff Report | Jan 15, 2008

  The Boston Celtics and the team's All-Star forward Kevin Garnett lead the NBA's lists of Most Popular Jerseys and Most Popular Team Merchandise in sales at the NBA Store in New York City and online at NBAStore.

• Wizards Upset Boston Again In RGM Daily Rundown From Jan. 15th's Games

  Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jan 15, 2008

  - Charlotte 119, Denver 116 Gerald Wallace led the Bobcats to a surprising victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in Charlotte.

• Ainge Not Looking To Change Roster

  Boston Globe | Jan 15, 2008

  Celtics' Executive Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge said that while his eyes are open, the franchise isn't having any heated trade discussions or looking at any free agents.

• Wizards Pick Up Back-To-Back Wins Over Boston

  espn.com | Jan 15, 2008

  After a successful sweep of the league-leading Celtics, the Wizards are starting to think big even without a healthy Gilbert Arenas.

• Celtics Tie Best Start In Team History

  ESPN | Jan 12, 2008

  The Boston Celtics' big three all had big nights against the New Jersey Nets.

• Allen, Davis Return To Practice For Celtics

  Celtics.com | Jan 10, 2008

  After missing last night's loss to the Bobcats, both Ray Allen and Glen Davis returned to the practice floor Thursday, and they expect to return to the lineup Friday night when the Celtics visit the New Jersey Nets.

• KG Leads All Players In Final All-Star Update Before Announcement

  RealGM Staff Report | Jan 10, 2008

  In the fourth and final update before All-Star starters are announced on Jan.

• Ray Allen Doubtful Tonight Against Bobcats

  Pioneer Press | Jan 9, 2008

  Boston Celtics' guard Ray Allen has a pinched nerve in his neck and is doubtful for tonight's home game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Coach Doc Rivers said.

• Ray Allen May Sit Out Celtics' Next Game

  The Boston Channel | Jan 8, 2008

  Boston Celtics' guard Ray Allen may not play in Wednesday night's game against Charlotte because of numbness in his right hand.

• Celtics' Showboating Draws Detroit Smirks

  Detroit Free Press | Jan 7, 2008

  The Celtics made quite a show of their win over the Pistons in Detroit on Saturday night with Paul Pierce yelling that the Celtics are the best team in the league, and several Celtics "popping" their jerseys, and, according to an ESPN.

• Davis The Difference In Celtics Win Over Pistons

  AP | Jan 6, 2008

  In one of the top regular-season matchups in years, an unlikely player was the difference.

• Payton's Agent Meets With Ainge

  Yahoo! | Jan 5, 2008

  Aaron Goodwin, the agent for Gary Payton, met with Boston GM Danny Ainge on the Celtics’ recent west coast trip, trying to sell him on bringing back the Glove to back up Rajon Rondo, a source said.

• Cold Weather Kept Mutombo Out Of Boston

  Boston Globe | Jan 3, 2008

  If Rockets' center Dikembe Mutombo follows through on his plan to retire after the season, last night's game will be his last in Boston, unless the Rockets and Celtics end up in the NBA Finals.

• Celtics' Rondo To Play Against Rockets

  Boston Globe | Jan 2, 2008

  Celtics' Coach Doc Rivers said point guard Rajon Rondo will play tonight at home against the Houston Rockets.