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Greg Stiemsma’s Contract To Become Fully Guaranteed

The C’s gave their 26-year-old rookie a vote of confidence before Tuesday’s game. By not waiving the seven-footer, Stiemsma’s contract will become fully guaranteed on Friday, allowing the shot blocker to breath a little bit and perhaps unpack some boxes for good in Beantown. Here’s Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston with some reaction from Stiemsma and [...]

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2 days ago

5 Questions With Kemba Walker

I had a chance to talk with Bobcats rookie Kemba Walker prior to the Celtics game against Charlotte on Tuesday night.  Here is what the UConn star, who is averaging 12.3 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game had to say. 1. How much communication have you had with Michael Jordan this year? Walker: [...]

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3 days ago

I Am Awesome!

Yes. This is a “pat myself on the back” post because a) I’m a jackass and b) I predicted something correctly. Back on January 8th, I predicted that the next ten games will tell us everything we need to know about this Celtics’ team. If they struggled, it was time to blow it up. If [...]

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3 days ago

Pierce Wins Eastern Conference Player Of Week

One day before he’s scheduled to pass Larry Bird for second on the Celtics’ all-time scoring list, Paul Pierce won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award. Pierce averaged 22 points, 6.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds in four Boston wins, playing point forward in Rajon Rondo’s absence. Pierce is only 9 points behind Bird [...]

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4 days ago

Garnett’s Wondrous 3-point Rant

Via ESPN Boston’s Chris Forsberg, who knows a great, playful rant when he hears one, here’s Kevin Garnett discussing his not-so-newfound aptitude for three-point shooting after the C’s took down the Grizzlies. “When I walk around the streets, y’all stop acting like y’all shocked that I can shoot 3’s. Everybody in Boston, everybody in the [...]

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4 days ago

5 Questions With O.J. Mayo

I talked with Memphis guard O.J. Mayo prior to the Celtics-Grizzlies, Super Bowl Sunday game at the Garden.  Here is what the 4th year man out of USC, who is averaging 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2 assists per game had to say. 1. You started every game your first two years in the league, [...]

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With Brad Miller Gone, Who’s Left?

The Houston Rockets have signed Brad Miller to a three-year, $15 million deal, with the third year only partially guaranteed. 

And finally: An impact free agent has signed with a Western Conference team! 

Daryl Morey’s a genius, so he knows he might be slightly overpaying Miller. But Miller fits the Morey profile—a guy who has put up great plus/minus numbers in recent seasons and is generally helpful on the court. All his numbers, including the adjusted plus/minus stats available to the public, are trending the wrong way, but Morey has to go all-in while Yao can still walk. Houston is in the conversation for the 2nd spot in the West next season, and if Yao stays healthy, they’ll be a tough out in the post-season.

Ah, but this is a Celtics blog. With Miller off the board, who’s left among free agent big men?

Some names:

Kurt Thomas—likely available for the vet’s minimum;

Theo Ratliff—ditto.

Josh Boone. No one is talking about Josh Boone. He can’t shoot—not even free throws—but he can rebound and has some potential as a defender. 

Jason Collins. Nope.

Joe Smith. Nobody seems to want Joe Smith.

Randolph Morris

Shaq!

Malik Allen. Couldn’t crack Denver’s rotation, even though Denver desperately needed healthy big men last season. 

Kwame!

Craig Smith. Some team is going to toss some cash at this guy, right? Right? 

D.J. Mbenga

Jamal Magloire. Likely to re-sign with Heat.

Shavlik Randolph. Everyone loves Shavlik Randolph as a person, but he hasn’t been able to really latch on with a team.

Nathan Jawai. Just kidding. He’s nearly eaten himself out of the league, unfortunately.

Ike Diogu. It looks more and more like Diogu just isn’t going to make it. 

Etan Thomas. A total mystery after barely playing in three years.

Lou Amundson. Out of Boston’s price range. 

Rasho Nesterovic. You could do a lot worse. 

Patrick O’Bryant!

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