The LatestWith the Olympics over, tumbleweeds are blowing through the NBA. The Celtics "officially" signed J.R. Giddens yesterday, but that's something we knew a week ago. Fortunately, Marty Burns over at SI.com threw together some off-season report cards for the teams in the much-improved Atlantic Division. He gives the defending champs credit for resigning Eddie House... [More]
I hate people who make excuses. Now we're hearing them from a couple of guys who felt the need to make them after the US won gold in Beijing. First up: Larry Brown explaining why HIS team didn't win gold. "The thing is they got guys that are willing to make a three-year commitment, which... [More]
Ok… so he's not playing overseas… but he IS hawking Chinese shoes. The Sporting News brings us word that Jason Kidd has dumped Nike to wear Peak shoes. If you want to see more photos… including close ups of his shoes and a lot of things you can't read… go here. So Kidd joins Shane... [More]
The thing about being a blogger… you tend to be anonymous. Well.. Chuck and I just got our new team picture done… and I wanted to share. I'm the hot one with the mustache.... [More]
Welcome to the part of the off-season where we forget the Celtics are defending champions and those seeds of doubt and anxiety start creeping in. It kinda goes something like this: "OH MY GOD!!! THE ROSTER IS FULL AND I STILL DON'T REALLY KNOW WHO'LL REPLACE JAMES POSEY!!! AAAAARRRRRGH!!!!!" To that I say… relax Chuck. ... [More]
This one wasn't easy, but the US got the job done… beating Spain 118-107 to win the gold medal. DWade had 27, Kobe had 20. Spain had the game to 4 with a few minutes left. But the US held on… and now we're out of actual basketball to talk about. For the next month or so… it's going to be a... [More]
We all know the signing of Darius Miles carries very little risk with the potential of a huge reward. But if the following is true, the Portland Trail Blazers management has 18 million reasons to hope he fails: The signing has little monetary risk for the Celtics, given that Miles is already assured of making... [More]
Danny Ainge is a busy guy. He signed Bill Walker today… terms, of course, undisclosed. “Bill’s hard work and skill development this summer has given us the belief that he can be in our short-term plans as well as our long-term plans.” Celtics GM Danny Ainge said in a press release. A lot of people... [More]
According to the Globe's Marc Spears, the C's have signed Darius Miles to a non-guaranteed contract. Yes, he's never played to his potential, spent the last two years with major problems and will reportedly be suspended 10-games for violating the league's drug policy but when you are the world champs, you can take a flyer on... [More]
Team USA is on the verge of its first Olympic Gold Medal in 8 years, thanks to their 101-81 victory over Argentina. Popovich and Duncan must have been thrilled watch Manu Ginobli re-injure his ankle. Up next: The Spaniards – a team we annihilated by 37 points. Should these guys gag on Sunday, the Golden... [More]
