wyc grousbeck

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. After five seasons with the Boston Celtics, forward Brian Scalabrine(notes) has agreed to a non-guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bulls, a league source told Yahoo! Sports. Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau wanted [...]

It's always interesting to ask someone what their opinion is on which type of team owner they want representing their favorite team.  Some fans are hardcore Mark Cuban-ites, loving how crazy he gets during Mavericks games all while sporting the every-fans' look of jeans and a team-logo t-shirt.  He is incessantly looking to improve his [...]

Last Friday afternoon the Celtics held a “Chalk Talk” meeting for their season ticket holders.  The event included MC Greg Dickerson and panelist guests Cedric Maxwell, Dana Barros, and Celtics Owners Wyc Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca.  They shared their thoughts about the upcoming playoffs, the enigma that is Rasheed Wallace, the invaluable Rajon Rondo, why [...]

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. "He's not the player athletically that he was in '04 or even in '05 or '06,'' Billups said. "Mentally, he's always been a smart player and I [...]

Take a look at great pro sports franchises… and take a look at crappy ones.  Chances are you'll find one common thread:  The success of a franchise usually hinges on good ownership. And good ownership usually means (a) the willingness to spend money and (b) the willingness to hold players accountable for their actions. We've [...]

Tucked away in Peter May's column today on John Kuester is an item on just how many teams are paying the dollar-for-dollar luxury tax this year.  12 teams have payrolls higher than $72 million.  The Lakers have the highest payroll at $91.3 million.  Utah is next at $84.6 million and then it's the C's at [...]

Via Ken Berger of CBS Sports: "I think we should be the favorites in the conference, hands down," Grousbeck said after emerging from a 3 1-2 hour bargaining session between the NBA owners and the players' union. "And we’re going to start proving that Oct. 27." How can you not love an owner with balls? It's one thing [...]

Both Danny Ainge and Wyc Grousbeck came out yesterday and said Glen Davis is part of the Celtics future plans. First Danny in today's Globe: “We like him and want him back,’’ Ainge said about Davis. “We’re trying to get Glen back. We’re planning on having Glen back.’’ Then Wyc on WEEI: “We are continuing [...]

Wyc Grousbeck seems to think so. Speaking with “Dale & Holley” Monday, Grousbeck did not give specifics, but he reiterated this fact by saying “there is a situation under which we could do that.” Several high-profile players who would command a max contract are currently set to become free agents in 2010, including LeBron James, [...]

The Celtics tweet the KG update from Wyc: "I saw KG this morning, he's feeling great and he's the most fired up he's ever been. For KG, that's saying something." So there, some good Celtics news.  Savor the flavor. [...]