The first two matchups have been blowouts thus far with you, the voters. Rondo’s pass at Golden State as well as Pierce’s bomb during Game 5 against Miami took well over 90% of the vote, earning both plays a trip to the sweet 16. Today’s matchup features one of Rondo’s most amazing clutch plays not [...]
GoldieBlocks is heading back to the midwest. According to CSNNE’s Jessica Camerato, Greg Stiemsma agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves today. Details of the deal were not released. Stiemsma was born and raised in Randolph, Wisconsin, which is about 280 miles east of Minneapolis, so this move makes sense for him. Stiemer played [...]
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. Restricted free-agent center Greg Stiemsma has received an offer from a new suitor, according to a league source. The Celtics extended a $1.05 million qualifying offer to Stiemsma before [...]
The Celtics roster is almost complete. The Jason Terry and Jeff Green deals are being finalized soon enough, meaning our roster looks like this right now: Guards: Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Jason Terry Wings: Paul Pierce, Jeff Green Bigs: Kevin Garnett, Brandon Bass, Jared Sullinger, JaJuan Johnson, Fab Melo, Chris Wilcox Non-Guaranteed: E’Twaun Moore, [...]
July 17, 2012 John - Red's Army Free Agency, Greg Stiemsma It’s not the biggest deal in the world, though I liked his shot blocking ability and I always thought he was an underrated shooter… but Greg Stiemsma’s agent says he wants to play in Minnesota. Stiemsma agent re: on-hold discussions with Wolves: “He wants to play for Minnesota. Greg has a lot of patience.” — [...]
July 7, 2012 John - Red's Army Free Agency, Greg Stiemsma Remember that Greg Stiemsma is a restricted free-agent. The Celtics will have the opportunity to match any offer. Despite a talented roster that includes Kevin Love, Derrick Williams and Ricky Rubio, the Wolves are a bit thin at center. FYI – Jerry Zgoda is the Wolves beat reporter for the Star Tribune. [...]
July 3, 2012 Chuck - Red's Army Celtics News, Greg Stiemsma The Boston Celtics have made a qualifying offer for roughly $1 mil. to Greg Stiemsma. This ensures that come July 1st (this Sunday) the Celtics will have the opportunity to match any offers made to the Big Stiemer. Stiemsma has the option to sign the offer, or try and hammer out a longer deal with [...]
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. Greg Stiemsma will be in Boston for the next few days to pack up his apartment, but the free agent center doesn’t want Celtics fans to read anything [...]
ESPN has the story: Boston Celtics rookie center Greg Stiemsma and Lance Thomas of the New Orleans Hornets have been added to the select team of young players that will train against the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team. Also, USA Basketball has announced that Orlando forward Ryan Anderson has withdrawn, leaving the roster at 14 [...]
June 6, 2012 Chuck - Red's Army Celtics News, Greg Stiemsma I watch a lot of basketball. I’ve watched so much of the Celtics that I could black out like Will Ferrell did in Old School and spew a steady stream of information that I’d never remember knowing. As much as I like to goof around and keep the tone of things light, I’ve worked hard to get to [...]
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