May 2015 Boston Celtics Wiretap

Andre Dawkins Agrees To Sign 10-Day Contract With Celtics

Jan 21, 2015 1:27 PM

Andre Dawkins has reached agreement on a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics and is expected to sign the deal on Thursday, league sources told RealGM.

Dawkins, a 6-foot-4 sharpshooter, is averaging 22.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists over 11 games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the D-League.

After going undrafted out of Duke in 2014, Dawkins was signed by the Miami Heat for the 14-15 season and played 21 minutes over four appearences with the team. Dawkins was waived in early January before his contract became guaranteed.

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Tags: Boston Celtics, Sioux Falls Skyforce, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, D-League Teams

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Average NBA Franchise Valuation Now More Than $1 Billion

Jan 21, 2015 11:22 AM

The average NBA franchise valuation is now a record $1.1 billion.

There are now 11 NBA teams worth at least $1 billion, compared to three a year ago.

The Los Angeles Lakers lead the way at $2.6 billion, up 93% over last year. 

The value of the New York Knicks shot up 79% to $2.5 billion, ranking the team second overall.

Rounding out the top five are the Chicago Bulls ($2 billion), Boston Celtics ($1.7 billion) and Los Angeles Clippers ($1.6 billion).

6. Brooklyn Nets: $1.5 billion
7. Golden State Warriors: $1.3 billion
8. Houston Rockets: $1.25 billion
9. Miami Heat: $1.175 billion
10. Dallas Mavericks: $1.15 billion
11. San Antonio Spurs: $1 billion
12. Portland Trail Blazers: $940 million
13. Oklahoma City Thunder: $930 million
14. Toronto Raptors: $920 million
15. Cleveland Cavaliers: $915 million
16. Phoenix Suns: $910 million
17. Washington Wizards: $900 million
18. Orlando Magic: $875 million
19. Denver Nuggets: $855 million
20. Utah Jazz: $850 million
21. Indiana Pacers: $830 million
22. Atlanta Hawks: $825 million
23. Detroit Pistons: $810 million
24. Sacramento Kings: $800 million
25. Memphis Grizzlies: $750 million
26. Charlotte Hornets: $725 million
27. Philadelphia 76ers: $700 million
28. New Orleans Pelicans: $650 million
29. Minnesota Timberwolves: $625 million
30. Milwaukee Bucks: $600 million

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RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On Celtics' Moves, Future

Jan 20, 2015 7:14 PM

In this episode, host Daniel Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Jared Weiss of CLNS Radio and CelticsBlog (@CLNS_JaredWeiss).

The two discuss the Celtics' recent flurry of moves starting with the Rajon Rondo trade, what 2015 Draft prospects would work best in Boston and Brad Stevens' hold onto the team. They also hit other NBA topics including the struggles in Los Angeles and New York and Golden State's strong season.

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Tags: Boston Celtics, NBA, RealGM Radio

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Celtics Considering Andre Dawkins For 10-Day Contract

Jan 19, 2015 4:18 PM

The Boston Celtics are considering signing Andre Dawkins to a 10-day contract.

Dawkins will meet with the Celtics this week after his strong performance in the D-League Showcase.

Dawkins is averaging 22.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists over 11 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

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Tags: Andre Dawkins, Boston Celtics, Sioux Falls Skyforce, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, D-League, D-League Teams

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Chris Douglas-Roberts Waived By Celtics

Jan 18, 2015 5:38 PM

The Boston Celtics have waived Chris Douglas-Roberts who was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers on January 15. 

The Celtics roster now stands at 14.

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Tags: Chris Douglas-Roberts, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Clippers Interested In Signing Tayshaun Prince

Jan 18, 2015 11:34 AM

The Los Angeles Clippers have interest in signing Tayshaun Prince if he agrees to a buyout with the Boston Celtics.

Prince was acquired by the Celtics from the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the Jeff Green trade.

The Celtics will attempt to trade Prince first, but he is on a $7.7 million expiring contract that will be hard to find matching salaries.

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Tags: Tayshaun Prince, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Nate Robinson Bought Out, Clippers, Heat, Cavs, Wizards Interested

Jan 16, 2015 11:07 AM

The Boston Celtics and Nate Robinson have formally agreed upon a buyout, sources tell RealGM.

Robinson will weigh offers from teams once he clears waivers.

Marc J. Spears reports that the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards have expressed interest.

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Tags: Nate Robinson, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Clippers, Celtics, Suns Agree Upon Three-Team Trade

Jan 15, 2015 10:49 PM

The Boston Celitcs, Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns have agreed upon a three-team trade, sources tell RealGM.

Austin Rivers will be dealt to the Clippers with Reggie Bullock going to the Suns and Shavlik Randolph being sent to the Celtics.

Rivers was dealt from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Celtics as part of the three-team Jeff Green trade.

Rivers will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason as the Pelicans declined their 15-16 option on his contract in October.

Dan Woike of the Orange County register reports that Chris Douglas-Roberts will be included the deal for the Celtics. Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald adds that Douglas-Roberts will be waived by Boston.

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Tags: Shavlik Randolph, Reggie Bullock, Austin Rivers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Austin Rivers' Trade To Be Finalized Thursday

Jan 15, 2015 2:16 PM

The Boston Celtics have informed Austin Rivers that his trade to the Los Angeles Clippers will be finalized on Thursday, a source tells RealGM.

The Clippers and Celtics have been working on finding a third team to help facilitate the trade of Rivers.

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Tags: Austin Rivers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Suns Interested In Reggie Bullock

Jan 15, 2015 1:34 PM

The Phoenix Suns are interested in Reggie Bullock.

The Los Angeles Clippers are working on an Austin Rivers trade with the Boston Celtics and are trying to not surrender Bullock.

The Suns have been increasingly mentioned as a likely third-team participant to help the Clippers acquire Rivers.

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Tags: Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Celtics To Acquire Two Expiring Contracts, 2nd Round Pick For Austin Rivers

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Nate Robinson Agrees To Buyout With Celtics

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Nate Robinson Traded To Celtics By Nuggets For Jameer Nelson

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Ainge Rebuilding Celtics With Mind On Similar Strategy As 2007

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Austin Rivers To Clippers Trade Could Take Few More Days

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Kevin Garnett Could Become Wolves' Minority Owner, Consultant

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Grizzlies Pursued Jeff Green Trade For At Least One Year

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Jeff Green To Grizzlies Trade Finalized

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Clippers Trying To Find Third Team To Help With Austin Rivers' Trade

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Details Of Celtics, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Clippers Deal Involving Jeff Green

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Austin Rivers Could Be Flipped To Clippers In Jeff Green Trade

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Grizzlies Agree To Trade With Celtics For Jeff Green

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Suns Acquire Brandan Wright From Celtics

Gerald Wallace: Nets' Get-Rich-Quick Scheme Backfired

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Grizzlies Seek Trade For Luol Deng Or Jeff Green

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DeAndre Kane Drawing Interest From Celtics, Kings, Jazz

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