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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Boston Celtics Offseason!
Posted on December 22, 2011 at 04:05 PM.
The Celtics will look to continue to build around their Big 3 of Rondo, Granger and Bosh. They will look to get a better backup PF, and maybe a SG.

Retired Players:
Marcus Camby
Zydrunus Ilgauskas
Hedo Turkoglu
Jason Kidd (Hall Of Fame)
Ray Allen
Nazr Mohammed (Bos)
Ben Wallace
Mike Miller

Trade Block:
Andrei Kirilenko
Mehmet Okur
Ryan Anderson
Udonnis Haslem
Chris Duhon

Free Agents:
Gerald Henderson
Tracy McGrady
James Posey

Offseason Moves:
- Waived PF Udonnis Haslem & PG Chris Duhon
- Traded C Mehmet Okur for C Brendan Haywood & 53 Pick
- Signed SG Gerald Henderson (4yr 28.84M)
- Signed PG Beno Udrih (1yr 1M)
- Signed C Joel Pryzbilla (1yr 500K)
- Signed SG/SF CJ Miles (1yr 495K)
- Signed PF Brandon Bass (3yrs 11.71M)
- Signed SG Tony Allen (1yr 495K)
- Traded SF Andrei Kirilenko for Wings Shawn Williams & Bill Walker
Celtics Win Back to Back Titles!
Posted on December 22, 2011 at 03:18 PM.
The Celtics won the NBA Finals again (Simulated rest of season & playoffs), beating the Clippers in a 2-0 series to get 2nd straight title. They put out Knicks in round 1, Miami in round 2, and Atlanta in round 3. The Celtics will look to go for a 3peat next season!

Celtics Season Stats:
Chris Bosh - 22.8pts 6.4reb 1.2blk
Danny Granger - 19.6pts 4.6reb 1.2blk
Rajon Rondo - 11.5pts 10.4ast 5reb 2.1stl
Gerald Henderson - 10pts 2.2reb
Andrei Kirilinko - 7.2pts 3.4reb 1stl
Tracy McGrady - 6.9pts 2.6reb 2.4ast
Mehmet Okur - 6.1pts 5.2reb 1.2blk
Ryan Anderson - 3.1pts 1.3reb
Udonnis Haslem - 3.1pts 2.1reb
Chris Duhon - 1.4pts 2.6ast
Nazr Mohammed - 1pt 0.9reb
James Posey - 0.5pts

Next: Offseason!
Update: Games 7-9
Posted on December 22, 2011 at 02:03 PM.
The Celtics took games 7 and 8, but lost to the Knicks in game 9. The team looked solid improving to 7-2 and are looking for another title season with a new roster. Granger looked solid for Boston as did Bosh. The 2 Franchise players are really looking good together on the court.

Game 7: Celtics 83, Magic 75:
Notable Stats:
Fields (Bos) - 21pts 5reb 2ast 2stl
Bosh (Bos) - 14pts 1reb
Butler (Bos) - 14pts 3reb 1stl
Rondo (Bos) - 11pts 12ast 3stl
Henderson (Bos) - 9pts 2reb

Hamilton (Orl) - 16pts
Arenas (Orl) - 15pts
J.Green (Orl) - 13pts
Turkoglu (Orl) - 13pts

Game 8: Celtics 95, Timberwolves 79
Notable Stats:
Bosh (Bos) - 24pts
Granger (Bos) - 18pts 4reb 2blk
Henderson (Bos) - 15pts 2reb 2stl 2blk
Kirilenko (Bos) - 8pts 3reb 1stl
Rondo (Bos) - 6pts 11ast 5reb 4stl

W.Johnson (Min) - 33pts
A.Randolph (Min) - 13pts
C.Butler (Min) - 13pts

Game 9: Celtics 71, Knicks 82:
Notable Stats:
Kirilenko (Bos) - 14pts 1stl
Bosh (Bos) - 12pts 4reb 1blk
Granger (Bos) - 11pts 1stl
Henderson (Bos) - 10pts 2reb 2stl
Rondo (Bos) - 7pts 11ast 3stl

Celtics Stats (9 Games In):
Danny Granger - 22.3pts 4.3reb 1.6stl
Chris Bosh - 17.4pts 4.4reb 1.1blk
Gerald Henderson - 13.5pts 1.1stl
Andrei Kirilenko - 10.1pts 0.9stl 0.9blk
Rajon Rondo - 7.2pts 12.8ast 2.1stl
Mehmet Okur - 4.2pts 2.6reb 1.2blk
Tracy McGrady - 3.4pts 1.7ast
Uddonis Haslem - 3.3pts 1reb
James Posey - 1pts
Ryan Anderson - 0.8pts 0.5reb
Chris Duhon - 0.6pts 1.8ast
Nazr Mohammed - 0pts 0.6reb

Next: Pacers, Nets, Trail Blazers
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Another Breaking Trade
Posted on December 21, 2011 at 02:39 PM.
Celtics Trade SF Caron Butler, SG Landry Fields, 2014 1st Pick, and SG Eddie House to Minnesota for SF Danny Granger, & SG Tracy McGrady. The Celtics wanted to get Henderson in starting lineup and Granger is an upgrade at SF. TMac also gets them a decent backup shooter. The Celtics were offered this right before their game with the TWolves so we will see how the deal pans out.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Update: Games 4-6
Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:14 PM.
The Celtics had 3 different lineups during the 3 games, and it affected them as they took their first loss of the season vs. Washington in game 5. The new look Celtics do look good though and will be a force the rest of the season.

Game 4: Celtics 96, Rockets 74:
Notable Stats:
Butler (Bos) - 21pts 2reb
Henderson (Bos) - 19pts 1stl
Fields (Bos) - 15pts 1stl
Nowitzki (Bos) - 13pts 1reb 1stl
Bass (Bos) - 11pts 2reb
Rondo (Bos) - 4pts 15ast 4stl

Kev. Martin (Hou) - 26pts
Love (Hou) - 10pts
T. Williams (Hou) - 10pts

Game 5: Celtics 78, Wizards 80
Notable Stats:
Fields (Bos) - 19pts 1stl 2blk
Butler (Bos) - 18pts 3reb 1stl 1blk
Henderson (Bos) - 10pts 2reb
Nowitzki (Bos) - 9pts 4reb 4blk 1stl
Rondo (Bos) - 2pts 13ast 2stl

Wall (Was) - 29pts
Galinari (Was) - 15pts
JR Smith - 10pts
McGee - 8pts

Game 6: Celtics 80, Spurs 73:
Notable Stats:
Butler (Bos) - 15pts 3reb 1blk
Bosh (Bos) - 14pts 3blk
Fields (Bos) - 13pts 1blk
Henderson (Bos) - 9pts 2as 1stl 1blk
Rondo (Bos) - 8pts 10ast 1stl
Haslem (Bos) - 8pts 2reb 1blk

Blair (Sas) - 14pts
Parker (Sas) - 14pts
Duncan (Sas) - 13pts
Jefferson (Sas) - 13pts

Celtics Stats:
Caron Butler - 18.8pts 2.3reb
Chris Bosh - 17.6pts 5.9reb 1.4blk
Gerald Henderson - 14.7pts 1.3ast 1.2stl
Landry Fields - 14pts
Andrei Kirilenko - 11.5pts 2.5reb 1.2stl 1.5blk
Rajon Rondo - 6.5pts 13.8ast 1.8stl
Mehmet Okur - 4.2pts 2.7reb 1.3blk
Udonnis Haslem - 2.4pts 0.7reb
James Posey - 1pts
Ryan Anderson - 0.4pts 0.6reb
Chris Duhon - 0.3pts 1.6ast
Nazr Mohammed - 0pts 0.8reb

Next: Orlando, Minnesota, New York
Friday, December 16, 2011
Bosh to Boston!
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 02:33 AM.
Moments after a trade for Ainge getting Okur, AK47, he made another massive move in a 3 way trade with Orlando and Miami. Here are the details!

Celtics Trade: Dirk Nowitzki, Brandon Bass, JJ Barea, Jeff Foster
Celtics Recieve: Chris Bosh, Udonnis Haslem, Chris Duhon, Ryan Anderson

Heat Trades: Chris Bosh, Michael Redd, Udonnis Haslem
Heat Recieve: Dirk Nowitzki, Brandon Bass, JJ Barea

Orlando Trades: Chris Duhon, Ryan Anderson
Orlando Recieves: Michael Redd, Jeff Foster

- Wow what a beauty deal. The Celtics werent getting enough out of Dirk who wasnt happy after a trade from Dallas (13.6ppg), so they went out and got a Franchise PF in Chris Bosh. They had to give up Bass who they liked, but they got Haslem back whos a similar player. Orlando needed a SG with RIP Hamilton going down to injury and Boston didnt want Redd so they got a backup PG in Duhon and flipped Foster for Anderson upgrade. Things are going to look different in Boston.
Breaking Trade
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 01:32 AM.
The Celtics after 4 games already made a shuffle to the roster, dealing C Deandre Jordan, SF Shane Battier & Boston 2013 1st Pick to Golden State for SF Andrei Kirilenko, & C Mehmet Okur. The deal comes as a suprise, but the team wanted more from Center, and Jordan didnt do anything in his 4 games with Boston averaging 2pts, 2reb and 1blk. Battier was moved to add Ak47 who is an upgrade as a backup SF position. Battier just wasnt playing like last year averaging 6.8pts in 4 games which is down from 9.7 last year off the bench. AK47 is getting 13.8pts 3.5reb 1.7stl and 1.7blks but that will take a hit comming off the bench. Okur is looking to improve on his 3pts 2.8 reb, but will get a big boost in value as he was behind Biedrins and Yao in Golden State.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Update Games 1-3
Posted on December 12, 2011 at 02:08 PM.
The Celtics 1st 2 games were very close, and game 1 even came down to a Caron Butler buzzer beater. Each game the new look Celtics looked better and better.Gerald Henderson has doubled last seasons average in pts in this young season already and is lookin to be a big part of the offeense. Caron butler is the leading scorer, and MVP Rajon Rondo is averaging 15 assist per game with this new offense and looks to be ready to put up some massive numbers this year with some new plays. Here are some stats:

Game 1: Boston Celtics 95, Utah Jazz 93
Notable Stats:
Butler (Bos) - 23pts 2ast 1stl
Nowitzki (Bos) - 19pts 4reb
Henderson (Bos) - 15pts 4ast 3stl
Fields (Bos) - 12pts
Bass (Bos) - 9pts 1reb 2blk
Rondo (Bos) - 6pts 16ast

Jefferson (Uta) - 28pts
Harris (Uta) - 19pts
Azubuike (Uta) - 17pts
Hayward (Uta) - 14pts

Game 2: Boston Celtics 90, Sacremento Kings 86:
Notable Stats:
Butler (Bos) - 16pts 3reb
Fields (Bos) - 16pts 3stl
Henderson (Bos) - 15pts 2stl
Nowitzki (Bos) - 14pts
Rondo (Bos) - 10pts 13ast 2stl

Evans (Sac) - 23pts
Mbah a Moute (Sac) - 16pts
Atkins (Sac) - 15pts
Thompson (Sac) - 10pts

Game 3: Boston Celtics 92, New Orleans Hornets 77
Notable Stats:
Henderson (Bos) - 20pts
Butler (Bos) - 20pts 2ast 1stl
Nowitzki (Bos) - 13pts 5reb 1blk
Bass (Bos) - 10pts 3reb 1blk
Fields (Bos) - 9pts
Rondo (Bos) - 9pts 16ast 2stl

Paul (Noh) - 16pts
West (Noh) - 13pts
Ariza (Noh) - 13pts
Okafor (Noh) - 11pts 11reb

Boston Celtics Stats:
Caron Butler - 19.7pts 2reb 1.3ast
Gerald Henderson - 16.7pts 2ast 1.7stl
Dirk Nowitzki - 15.3pts 3reb
Landry Fields - 12.3pts 1stl
Brandon Bass - 8.3pts 2reb 1blk
Rajon Rondo - 8.3pts 15ast 1.3stl
Shane Battier - 6.7pts
Deandre Jordan - 2.7pts 2.3reb 0.7blk
Jeff Foster - 2pts
James Posey - 1.5pts
JJ Barea - 0.7pts 6.3ast
Nazr Mohammed - 0pts 0.3reb

Next: Houston, Washington, San Antonio
Depth Chart Boston Celtics 2013 Season
Posted on December 12, 2011 at 01:37 AM.
Boston Celtics Depth Chart - 2
STARTER2ND3RD4TH
PGRajon RondoJJ Barea Eddie House
SGLandry FieldsGerald Henderson
SFCaron ButlerShane BattierJames Posey
PFDirk NowitzkiBrandon Bass
CDeandre JordanNazr Mohammed Jeff Foster
Breaking News!
Posted on December 12, 2011 at 01:29 AM.
The Boston Celtics say good bye to captain and top scorer Paul Pierce. They Traded Paul Pierce along with PF/C Andray Blatche to Dallas for PF Dirk Nowitzki & PG JJ Barea. The Celtics needed to shed Pierce's contract and it was up next season, and instead they get elite PF Dirk who currently has a 2 year deal. In order to get it to work they also got a better PG in Barea to backup Rondo while saying bye to Blatche. Pierce was very upset to be moved, but understands and thanks everyone for all the time spent in Boston. Word is that he may return next year for cheap to play 1 more year with Boston.
Boston Celtics Franchise (Year 2) - Offseason
Posted on December 12, 2011 at 12:22 AM.
Draft:
The Celtics have 22 pick in this years draft, but rumor has it they are looking for a possible trade to get back a better player.

- Celtics Trade 2012 2nd Pick (53) & PG Avery Bradley to the Mavericks for SF/SG Caron Butler. The Celtics wern't really worried about picks and wanted to compete again this season. Butler gives them another scoring wing , and Dallas who looks to be on the rebuild gets a great young player and 2nd pick.

- Celtics Trade 2012 1st Pick (22) & Omar Asik to LA Clippers for C Deandre Jordan. The Celtics decided that Jordan could be their possible 1 center or backup to Blatche depending on what free agency brings. Asik was nice offensively but Boston needed more defense down low. The Celtics also liked his 3 year contract t Asik's 1.

- Grizlies trade SG Tony Allen & 2012 1st Round Pick to Detroit for Borris Diaw and Calbert Jamison.

Free Agency:
The Celtics are looking for a checp backup PG for Rondo, another SG (Starter or Backup), and possibly a Starting PF or C.

- Celtics Sign SG Landry Fields to a 3 year 19.01M contract with player option 4th season. Fields will step into the starting SG role for Boston and be chased by Henderson for PT

- Celtics Sign C Nazr Mohammed to a 1 year 487K contract. He will be nothing but a depth Center for Boston.

- Celtics Sign PG Eddie House to a 1 year 487K contract. He will assume backup PG duties unless Boston trades for a better option.

- Celtics Sign PF/C Jeff Foster to a 1 year 487K contract. He will be another depth big for Boston.

- Celtics Sign SF James Posey to a 1 year 487K contract. He will be a depth winger in case of injury.

Rumor: The Celtics are at the Cap and might be looking to deal Captian Paul Pierce for a cheaper option, or even PF/C Andray Blatche could be dealt according to Danny Ainge.
BOSTON CELTICS NBA CHAMPS
Posted on December 12, 2011 at 12:05 AM.
Yes sir, The Celtics took both games from Golden State in orderly fasion winning by 15+ points both games. The Celtics however have to get busy with offseason tasks now, and will be giving updates as they arive. Rajon Rondo won Finals MVP to add to his already stunning collection of awards this season. Enjoy the offseason, it should be busy as Celtics have alot of decisions to make.

Retired Players:
Shaq O`Neal (Inducted into Hall of Fame)
Raja Bell
Derek Fisher
Kenyon Martin
Antonio McDyess
Vince Carter
Steve Nash (Inducted into Hall of Fame)

Player Options:
Avery Bradley (2 Yr Team) -
Gerald Henderson (Team) -
Brandon Bass (Player) - Accepted
Lamar Odom (Team) - Declined

- The Celtics accepted both Bradley to assume backup PG duties, and Henderson to either start or backup the SG position depending on how the FA Market goes. The Celtics declined on Odom as they want to see what is out there. UFA Kevin Love is not expected to sign back so look for the Celtics to maybe go after an elite big man. Brandon Bass happily accepted his contract and will be staying on as backup PF.

Free Agency:
The Celtics have alot of Free Agents and they are looking to improve to compete again this year. Lamar Odom despite being declined his team offer might actually resign with Boston for less money. Here are the list of Free Agents from Boston and their rankings:

Lamar Odom (75) - Might be resigned to new contract
Kevin Love (83) - Not expected to sign
Jerry Stackhouse (61) - Not expected to sign
Patty Mills (70) - Expected to sign
Sam Young (68) - Not expteced to sign
Kwame Brown (58) - Not expected to sign

Here are the Boston Celtics under contract going into Free Agency (Yrs left):

PG: Avery Bradley (1+1), Rajon Rondo (3)
SG: Gerald Henderson (1)
SF: Paul Pierce (2), Shane Battier (3+1)
PF: Brandon Bass (1)
C: Omar Asik (1), Andray Blatche (3)

- The Celtics wanted to resign PG Patty Mills, but he was asking for way to much money, so they had to let him go.

Next: Draft, Rest of Free Agency
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Update: Eastern Finals, NBA Finals Preview!
Posted on December 11, 2011 at 11:45 PM.
The Celtics took a very exciting series to the last game and managed to pull off the W, to get them a ticket to the NBA Finals vs. Golden State. Andray Blatche returned at a key time for Boston and helped them to victory. Shane Battier and Paul Pierce were also key in shutting down Lebron James. The Series was back and forth, as Boston took game 1, Miami game 2, and Boston game 3 at home. The Celtics have played poorly on the road, but have dominated in their own building, which is why number 1 in the league and home court advantage plays a key part. Here are some stats:

Game 1: Celtics 101, Heat 90:
Notable Stats:
Pierce (Bos) - 23pts 4stl
Rondo (Bos) - 16pts 14ast 1stl
Blatche (Bos) - 15pts 9re 1blk
Bass (Bos) - 14pts 4reb1blk
Love (Bos) - 11pts 11reb
Odom (Bos) - 9pts 16reb 2blk

Bosh (Mia) - 28pts
Wade (Mia) - 20pts
James (Mia) - 19pts

Game 2: Celtics 95, Heat 97 (OT):
Notable Stats:
Rondo (Bos) - 20pts 8ast 7reb 2stl
Love (Bos) - 19pts 12reb 1blk
Pierce (Bos) - 18pts 10reb
Odom (Bos) - 11pts 6reb 3blk 1stl
Blatche (Bos) - 10pts 7reb

James (Mia) - 32pts
Wade (Mia) - 21pts 10reb 9ast
Haslem (Mia) - 10pts
Redd (Mia) - 10pts
Bosh (Mia) - 10pts 15reb

Game 3: Celtics 130, Heat 117:
Notable Stats:
Love (Bos) - 29pts 9reb 1blk
Pierce (Bos) - 25pts 3reb 2stl
Odom (Bos) - 19pts 6reb 1stl 1blk
Rondo (Bos) - 19pts 9ast 9reb 3stl
Bass (Bos) - 14pts 5reb 2blk
Henderson (Bos) - 10pts 3ast 1blk

Wade (Mia) - 32pts
James (Mia) - 29pts
Bosh (Mia) - 25pts
Redd (Mia) 14pts

NBA FINALS:
1) Boston Celtics vs. 2) Golden State Warriors
Preview: The Celtics show that their depth was key to beating the Heat, now they face a team with similar depth, including Monta Ellis (26ppg), Steph Curry (18.4ppg), David Lee (17.6ppg), and Yao Ming (16.3ppg). The Celtics although will come with their best including Paul Pierce (21.1ppg), Kevin Love (16.3ppg), Rajon Rondo (14.4ppg 8.4ast), and Andray Blatche (10.3ppg). This should be a great series and only time will tell who will get the title.

Next: NBA Finals, Offseason Outlook.
Round 2 vs. Pacers, East Final Preview
Posted on December 11, 2011 at 11:28 PM.
The Celtics had 2 good defensive games, and game one seen neither team get above 50 points because of great defense by both. Game 2 saw the Celtics take a fall to the Pacers, and game 3, the Celtics destroyed them at home again to take the series. The team will play Miami in the East finals, and both teams are anxious to get out on the court. Here are the stats from the Pacers Series:

Game 1: Celtics 52, Pacers 51:
Notable Stats:
Love (Bos) - 12pts 3reb 1blk
Odom (Bos) - 10pts 1blk
Henderson (Bos) - 9pts
Pierce (Bos) - 9pts 4stl 3reb

Hibbett (Ind) - 12pts
Granger (Ind) - 11pts
George (Ind) - 9pts

Game 2: Celtics 88, Pacers 109
Notable Stats:
Rondo (Bos) - 21pts 9ast 5stl 4reb
Love (Bos) - 18pts 10reb 1blk
Bass (Bos) - 14pts 6reb 1blk
Pierce (Bos) - 12pts 4reb 3stl

Hansbrough (Ind) - 21pts 11reb
Brown (Ind) - 19pts
Granger (Ind) - 17pts
Collison (Ind) - 14pts
Hibbert (Ind) - 12pts 11reb
George (Ind) - 10pts

Game 3: Celtics 114, Pacers 87:
Notable Stats:
Pierce (Bos) - 35pts 6reb 5stl
Rondo (Bos) - 22pts 6ast 5reb 2stl
Love (Bos) - 17pts 5reb
Asik (Bos) - 9pts 4reb

Hansbrough (Ind) - 20pts
Brown (Ind) - 17pts
George (Ind) - 14pts
Collison (Ind) - 14pts

Eastern Finals (Round 3):
1) Boston Celtics vs. 2) Miami Heat
Preview: The Celtics look to stop the 3 headed dragon of Lebron James (29ppg), Dwayne Wade (23.8ppg) and Chris Bosh (22.8pts). Lebron has been a rival to Boston ever since his days with Clevland and it should pose for a good match as always. The Celtics top performers are Paul Piece (20.6ppg), Kevin Love (14.2ppg), and Rajon Rondo (12.2pts 7.2ast).

Next: Eastern Finals
Round 1 vs. Hawks, Round 2 Preview
Posted on December 11, 2011 at 06:35 PM.
The Celtics took game 1 without much trouble from the Hawks, but game 2 was a bit of a scare as Hawks pushed it to Overtime. Paul Pierce was the star in game 2, and Henderson in game 1. Rondo twisted ankle is DTD for round 2, but will apparentally play through the injury:

Game 1: Boston Celtics 94, Atlanta Hawks 67:
Celtics Notables:
Henderson - 23pts 3reb 2ast 2stl
Pierce - 18pts 3stl
Battier - 13pts 3reb 1stl
Bass - 8pts 3reb 1blk
Odom - 8pts 2stl 1blk
Rondo - 6pts 7ast 3stl

Hawks Notables:
Johnson - 19pts
Horford - 17pts
Jo. Smith - 11pts

Game 2: Boston Celtics 116, Atlanta Hawks 105 (OT):
Celtics Notables:
Pierce - 29pts 5reb 1stl 1blk
Love - 18pts 12reb
Bass - 15pts 7reb 1blk 1stl
Stackhouse - 14pts 3reb 2ast
Rondo - 11pts 8ast 1stl
Henderson - 8pts
Odom - 8pts 8reb 2stl 3blk
Asik - 7pts 9reb 2blk

Hawks Notables:
Crawford - 21pts
Johnson - 19pts 11ast
Horford - 17pts 14reb
Smith - 15pts
Shaq O`Neal - 14pts

Round 2:
1) Boston Celtics vs. 4) Indiana Pacers
2) Miami Heat vs. 3) Chicago Bulls

Preview: The Celtics beat the Pacers by a big margin in the regular season, and will be looking to do the same in round 2 here. The Pacers are led by Danny Granger (23.5pts), Tyler Hansbrough (18.5pts) and Shannon Brown (13pts), while the Celtics big guns for the postseason so far has been Paul Pierce (23.5pts), Gerald Henderson (15.5pts), and the duo of Kevin Love (12pts) and Brandon Bass (11.5pts). MVP Rajon Rondo will look to improve on his 8.5pts 7.5ast 2stl first round and try to get those assist totals up to where he was in the season, despite the injured ankle.

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