On his weekly interview with WEEI, Doc got into the chat that he and Rajon had last week after his beef with Kris Humphries. Chris Forsberg writes: “Rondo understands that we need him,” said Rivers. “And Rondo almost said the same thing. He said, ‘Coach, I didn’t go in there to have a fight. I [...]
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Rondo, who missed two games after jousting with the Nets’ Kris Humphries, provided the Celtics with an offensive spark, but didn’t care to elaborate much on his night. [...]
We all know the situation… Darko’s departure has left the Celtics with an open spot, and they are considering adding a big man to help their glaring need for some productive height that can help defend the rim and maybe… possibly… grab a freakin’ rebound. Everyone keeps bringing up Kenyon Martin’s name… Well… everyone except [...]
December 5, 2012 John - Red's Army Rumors Here’s video from today’s Celtics practice, via Mike Petraglia. Doc speaks about, amongst other things, how the team does without KG on the floor, what was different in the two games without Rondo and what “challenges” the TWolves give Boston. Bonus video of Rondo/the team on the practice floor today. [...]
Rajon Rondo returned from his two game suspension yesterday, but didn’t speak… thus raising the anticipation for his gripping comments today about his absence from the team. “I went to Mexico, couple days, watched the games,” Rondo deadpanned in his first meeting with reporters since last Thursday. “It was cool.” And thus began the song [...]
December 4, 2012 John - Red's Army Celtics News, Rajon Rondo Looks like today is going to be Courtney Lee day here at Red’s Army. In this morning’s Dump, I talked about Lee’s recent sit-down with Doc Rivers and whether or not fans think Courtney is part of Boston’s long-term plan. Last night, Chris Forsberg wrote about Lee’s overall optimism for this year’s squad: “We’re not worried about [...]
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Looks like the talk Doc Rivers had with Courtney Lee last week made a difference. The Globe’s Amalie Benjamin explains: WALTHAM — About a week ago Doc Rivers and Courtney Lee sat [...]
ESPN Boston’s Chris Forsberg reports from Celtics practice in Waltham today: WALTHAM, Mass. — Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers gave members of the 35+ club — Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry — an extra day off and a respite from Monday’s practice, then tossed his clipboard to veteran assistant Armond Hill to run [...]
Bleacher Report’s Jared Wade researched the NBA’s best shooters from each area on the court. Three Celtics make the Top 10 in the mid-range category (10 – 23 feet); Jason Terry (not surprised), Courtney Lee (mildly suprised considering his rough start to season) and… Rajon Rondo. The Mid-Range (minimum 20 makes) 1. Chris Bosh, 48-for-85 (56.5 [...]
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. “Being that 14-year veteran, I can’t make that crucial mistake of leaving Brandon Jennings at the end,” Terry said. “So I told everybody I take this [...]