March 2011 Boston Celtics Wiretap

Murphy 'Torn' Between Heat, Celtics

Feb 28, 2011 10:07 PM

Troy Murphy was scheduled for separate phone calls on Monday with Pat Riley and Danny Ainge.

Both the Heat and Celtics are attempting to sign Murphy.

Sources indicate Murphy is "still torn" in trying to choose between the two teams.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Troy Murphy, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Knicks Buyout Brewer, Contenders Line Up Interest

Feb 28, 2011 5:15 PM

The Knicks have decided to buyout Corey Brewer, who was acquired last week from Minnesota.

The Celtics, Spurs, Mavericks and Thunder are all interested in Brewer.

Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Corey Brewer, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Murphy Reaches Buyout Agreement

Feb 28, 2011 12:19 AM

Troy Murphy has reached an agreement on a buyout with the Warriors, which is expected to be finalized on Monday.

Murphy is expected to choose between the Celtics and Heat after clearing waivers, according to Marc Stein. The Lakers and Knicks have not inquired about Murphy.

Portland also expressed interest, but the Celtics appear to be the favorite.

Tim Kawakami/Mercury News (via Twitter)

Tags: Troy Murphy, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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In Addition To Murphy, Celtics Looking At Kapono, Pavlovic, Gadzuric

Feb 27, 2011 12:10 PM

The Celtics are keeping a close eye on players that may become available on the waiver wire and which players might soon receive buyouts.

They are interested in Troy Murphy, according to sources, but are also keeping tabs on Dan Gadzuric, Sasha Pavlovic and Jason Kapono.

“Our team is still not whole,” said general manager Danny Ainge. “We started out great. We played great basketball with Shaq (O’Neal) in the middle. I think it’ll be easier for Shaq to return in a starting position, which I think he has earned with his play this year.”

Boston Herald

Tags: Troy Murphy, Jason Kapono, Sasha Pavlovic, Dan Gadzuric, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Garnett Trying To 'Embrace Change'

Feb 27, 2011 3:18 AM

The Celtics are 1-0 with Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic in the lineup, beating the Clippers by a 99-92 final on Saturday.

Garnett was asked after the game if being on the floor with the new guys might help put the emotional aspect of losing Kendrick Perkins behind the team.

"The emotional part is what it is, you have to separate the two," said Garnett. "My whole thing in this is to embrace change and that's what I'm trying to do."

Garnett added that the emotional aspect hasn't subsided.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Tags: Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics, NBA

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Perkins Out Two To Three Weeks With Sprained Left Knee

Feb 26, 2011 6:55 PM

Kendrick Perkins will miss two-three weeks with a sprained left knee, Scott Brooks confirmed on Saturday.

Perkins was acquired in a deadline trade on Thursday for Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic.

Before the trade, Boston announced Perkins was going to miss at least one week.

“I believe in our medical team,” Brooks said. “If they feel it’s two to three weeks then I’m comfortable with that. I just want to know when he comes back he’s ready to play at the level that he’s able to play at.”

Perkins could make his debut for Oklahoma City on March 18th when they begin a six-game home stand.

“I’m just going to listen to whatever the doctors tell me,” Perkins said. “I’ll just keep working, trying to get back as soon as possible. I’m just here for the long haul. As long as I can get me some good games in in the regular season, get a good push going into the playoffs, I think I’m going to be all right.”

Oklahoman

Tags: Kendrick Perkins, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Injury

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Boston's Core Likely Wasn't Consulted Ahead Of Perkins' Trade

Feb 26, 2011 6:48 PM

A report from Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald suggested Danny Ainge consulted with the Celtics' stars before trading Kendrick Perkins for a package that included Jeff Green.

"I don't buy that," said Marc J. Spears of Yahoo!.

Spears formerly covered the Celtics before becoming a national writer for Yahoo! and is considered one of the most plugged in reporters in the NBA.

Spears rhetorically asked why Kevin Garnett was crying following the trade if he was previously consulted about a potential Perkins' trade.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via WBZ)

Tags: Kendrick Perkins, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Green: Celtics Have Same Title Goal As Thunder

Feb 26, 2011 5:18 PM

Jeff Green talked to the media about joining the Celtics during his first shootaround with the team.

"It’s an honor," said Green. "There's a lot of history behind the name that’s on this jersey. I'm proud to be a Celtic."

Boston will play the Clippers on Saturday night in their first game with Green and Nenad Krstic.

"I'm happy to be in the situation I am now," said Green.

Green believes the Celtics have the "same goal to win a championship" as the Thunder have.

Green feels comfortable playing both the small forward and power forward positions for the Celtics.

Several Celtics were very upset to lose Kendrick Perkins, but they have embraced Green in his arrival.

"They've welcomed me with open arms and I'm glad to be here," said Green.

Chris Forsberg/ESPN (via YouTube)

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Ainge Takes Belichick Comparisons As Compliment In Wake Of Trade

Feb 26, 2011 2:28 AM

Danny Ainge's trade of Kendrick Perkins for Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic took a lot of people by surprise, but he though the Celtics were in need of something dramatic.

"Yeah, I think it’s bold, and it would be a lot easier not to do anything," Ainge said. "I acknowledge that. But I really believe this is better for our team now and in the future.

"I know what our record is, but I just think we needed to get better."

The Celtics are a half game ahead of the Heat for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

"If it is, and I don’t really know what that means, I would take it as a compliment," Ainge said when faced with the word 'Belichickian.' “You have to do what you think is right. You listen to your staff. We collectively and unanimously make decisions like this. Things are discussed, researched and looked over and weighed against other alternatives. These aren’t just freewheeling, seat-of-the-pants chances we’re taking.

“I certainly respect what Bill Belichick has done with his team, knowing that some of the things weren’t popular at first. But he’s been proven out.

“I think it’s great for people to question moves and fall in love with local players and be mad and passionate. And I love that about Boston.”

Boston Hearld

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Celtics Interested In Gadzuric, Kapono

Feb 26, 2011 2:23 AM

The Celtics are closely monitoring the waiver wire, as Danny Ainge has several additional moves he would like to make before he considers his team's restructure complete.

Boston is interested in Troy Murphy, Dan Gadzuric and Jason Kapono should they be waived, according to sources.

"Our team is still not whole,” said Ainge. "We started out great. We played great basketball with Shaq (O’Neal) in the middle. I think it’ll be easier for Shaq to return in a starting position, which I think he has earned with his play this year."

Steve Bulpett/Boston Herald

Tags: Jason Kapono, Dan Gadzuric, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Perkins Wearing No. 5 With Thunder As Nod To KG?

RealGM Staff Report

Powe To Receive Interest From Celtics, Lakers, Knicks

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Free Agency At Heart Of Boston's Decision To Trade Perkins

Boston Globe

Murphy Still Deciding Among Boston, Miami, Orlando

Ken Berger/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Rasheed Won't Return To Celtics

Larry Ridley/WHDH-Boston

Doc: Trading For Green Gives Boston Lineup Similar To 2008 Title Team

Chris Forsberg/ESPN

Celtics Sign Chris Johnson To 10-Day Contract

FanHouse

Powe Waived By Cavs

Gary Washburn/Boston Globe (via Twitter)

Warriors Tried To Get Perkins

Marcus Thompson/Oakland Tribune (via Twitter)

Sources: Rasheed Contemplating Comeback

CSNNE.com

Celtics Trade Daniels To Kings For Cash

Ken Berger/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Celtics Trade Erden, Harangody To Cavs For Second-Rounder

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Celtics, Thunder Exchange Perkins For Green

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Celtics Close To Trading Robinson

Gary Washburn/Boston Globe (via Twitter)

Celtics Unlikely To Make Trade

Chris Forsberg/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Celtics, Cavaliers Far Apart On Parker Deal

Akron Beacon Journal (via Twitter)

Two Western Conference Teams Interested In Parker

Ken Berger/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Cavaliers Still Looking For Parker Trade

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Daniels May Require Season-Ending Surgery

ESPN.com

Bulls, Celtics Interested In Dudley

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)