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Via Chad Ford's mock draft on ESPN.com (Insider): Analysis: I've had Alabi going to Boston for weeks. But after finding out Monday that the team hasn't been able to get him in for a workout, I'm hedging. I still believe the Celtics like Alabi a lot, however, the name I'm hearing more and more out [...]

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. But you need more than just one serendipitous moment to win a title in this league. You need to build a supporting cast that can get the [...]

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. If Wallace walks away and Perkins isn't ready to start the season, suddenly the Celtics have a frontcourt depth chart featuring just Garnett and Davis. Boston can [...]

With the NBA draft on the horizon (Thursday night), mock drafts are popping up at an alarming rate. Consumed by the Celtics playoff run, I haven't paid much attention to any of them. With the 19th pick, Danny Ainge has a chance at a decent player. PG/SG Eric Bledsoe, Kentucky Fr. 6-1 192The Explanation: They [...]

The following is a guest column.  Guest columns can be submitted via email, but are not guaranteed to be posted.  Please don't take it personally 10 Things on the State of the Celtics by Gant 1) Why Didn't You Lie To Me?!? Danny Ainge told the truth and in doing so made many people mad. [...]

Via the Memphis Commercial Appeal: Boston tried to entice the Grizzlies twice. The Celtics offered Brian Scalabrine, Tony Allen and a choice of J.R. Giddens or Bill Walker for the Grizzlies' 36th pick and cash considerations. The Celtics' best offer for the Grizzlies' No. 2 pick only included center Kendrick Perkins. We've heard the Perk [...]

We would have known more about Lester Hudson earlier this week… that is… if he had shown up for a schedule workout with the Celtics.  But he canceled that, probably because he thought there was no way in hell that he would slip all the way down to the #58.  But on draft night, Hudson [...]

All of the buzz about David Kahn is about how he stocked up on a bazillion point guards in the draft.. and how dumb he seems to be for doing it. But is he really? He said this morning on ESPN Radio that he had extensive talks with Ricky Rubio.  Rubio’s father said today that [...]

"Look Rajon… it's not that we don't like you.  Ok….  I think you're a bit ofa d-bag… but Danny likes you.  Well….. Danny thinks you're kind of a punkbut I'm pretty sure the guys like you.  Ok… you know what… just gotake some jumpers, will ya?" I'll admit… I was a little bit worried as [...]

With the 58th pick in the draft the Celtics select…..Lester Hudson. Hudson is a 6-3, 190lb shooting guard who averaged 27.5 ppg for Tennessee-Martin. Strengths (according to NBADraft.net): Talented combo guard with excellent NBA potential … Prolific scorer, (over 25 ppg) … Has a quick first step and a killer crossover allowing him to blow [...]