DeRozan scores 21 as Raptors shock Celtics (AP)

Celtics coach Doc Rivers called his team’s play “awful” after Thursday’s overtime loss to the Lakers. Friday’s loss at Toronto kept his mood dismal. DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 17 points and 14 rebounds and the Raptors led wire-to-wire in beating Boston 86-74, just their third win in the past 20 meetings [...]

NBA Capsules: Lakers squeak by Celtics (The Canadian Press)

BOSTON – Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen’s putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night.
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Broadway set to tell the tale of Magic and Bird (AP)

Showtime is about to have a whole new meaning for Magic Johnson. The story of the NBA Hall of Famer’s rivalry and friendship with Larry Bird is coming to Broadway in “Magic/Bird,” set to open in April. The two consulted in its production, and Johnson can’t wait to watch their story told.

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Boston Celtics Top Charlotte Bobcats 94-84: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

What a night for the Boston Celtics and Paul Pierce. The Boston Celtics have won five straight with a 94-84 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday, February 7. The Celtics improve to 14-10 on the season while the Bobcats, losers of 12 straight, drop to 3-22.
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Boston Celtics Look Strong in Win Over Memphis: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

It appears the Boston Celtics are back on track having won four straight games including the 98-80 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, February 5. The latest win gives the Celtics a record of 13-10, just 3.5 games behind the Atlantic Division leading Philadelphia 76ers…
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‘X factor’ Garnett struggling to do more (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Garnett has been asked by the Boston Celtics’ coaches to play inside more on offense, but the fact that they’ve struggled to get him to do that is evidenced by his response when asked if he’s had to make adjustments in his game.
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Pierce, Allen carry Celtics past Knicks 91-89 (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Boston Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling New York Knicks on Friday night. Kevin Garnett finished with 15 points and eight boards for the Celtics, who won for the seventh time in eight [...]

Condensed season challenging NBA players’ bodies (PA SportsTicker)

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer
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Celtics go above .500 with 100-64 rout of Raptors (AP)

Paul Pierce had 17 points and eight assists and the Boston Celtics crept above .500 for the first time this season with a 100-64 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Ray Allen and Brandon Bass added 12 points apiece and Avery Bradley scored 11 for the Celtics, who never let go of the [...]

Cavs G Gibson out of hospital (PA SportsTicker)

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Cavs guards Gibson, Parker hurt (PA SportsTicker)

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
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NBA roundup: Mavs’ Kidd sidelined at least 1 week (Yahoo! Sports)

The Dallas Mavericks will be without guard Jason Kidd for at least a week because of a strained right calf, the team confirmed Sunday, although it’s unclear whether Dirk Nowitzki would return for Sunday’s game. Kidd was injured in Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz,…
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The Best Knicks Big Threes of All Time: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

In 2008, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen led the Boston Celtics to their 17th NBA title. They showed how dominant a “Big Three” can be in the league. The New York Knicks have had their share of successful trios.
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Boston Celtics Unlikely Comeback Demonstrates Their Championship Fire Still Burns: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Boston Celtics used tenacious defense to limit the Orlando Magic to 25 percent shooting and 20 second half points in Monday’s 87-56 rout in Boston. Heading into Thursday’s rematch, the odds were high that Orlando would be fully prepared to exact a measure of revenge…
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Lakers pass Knicks as NBA’s most valuable team (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers have surpassed the New York Knicks as the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Forbes’ annual report. The magazine (www.forbes.com/nba) said Wednesday that the Lakers’ value had increased 40 percent since last year to $ 900 million thanks to its blockbuster Time Warner TV deal.
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Paul Pierce Coming Around for Boston Celtics: Fantasy Basketball Report (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

After a really tough start to the NBA season, hindered by injuries and the lack of practice, Paul Pierce is starting to turn things around for the Boston Celtics. It doesn’t hurt that guards Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo have missed some time though, adding to the number of shots…
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Pierce Carries Celtics Past Wizards: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Boston Celtics lost another starter to injury, but enjoyed a huge performance by Paul Pierce to beat the Washington Wizards 100-94 on January 22. Already without Rajon Rondo, the Celtics lost Ray Allen in the second quarter following an apparent ankle injury.
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NBA Trade Rumors and News Round-up (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Now that Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge has acknowledged that he is willing part with the Big Three and Deron Williams has made his own wish list, the 2012 trade season is officially in full swing. Below you will the latest trade rumors and reports, organized by players and teams:…
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Rose regrets playing hurt, but eager to return (Yahoo! Sports)

Derrick Rose knows he needs to be cautious about playing despite his toe injury, but also indicated it wasn’t easy for him to exercise that caution. He also acknowledged he had “a little regret” about his desire to play last weekend, after missing two games this week.
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Celtics Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Celtics are not getting down about their start, which after a 97-83 Saturday night loss in Indiana now stands at 4-7.
“I think you guys are more discouraged than me,” said Paul Pierce to Boston reporters.
Kevin Garnett said the Celts are staying together and staying behind coach Doc Rivers.
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Free-agent buzz: Nets pursue Nene (Yahoo! Sports)

With reports accusing the Nets of an illegal meeting with Dwight Howard, the team is planning a big offer to Nene.
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Boston Celtics 2011-12 Schedule Preview: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Boston Celtics and their new era big three embark on perhaps their last quest for an NBA championship. In accomplishing this feat, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen would join the fraternity of great Celtics champions; those hall-of-fame players to have won multiple…
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Boston Celtics 2011-12 Regular Season TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Fans of the Boston Celtics can rejoice that there will be basketball played during the 2011-12 NBA season. Just 66 games will be played this season, which is slated to start on December 25 on the road against the New York Knicks.
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Fields, Shumpert ready to play around Knicks’ trio (PA SportsTicker)

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Video: NBA promo ads are out, starting with the Boston Celtics (Yahoo! Sports)

If you’ve schlepped to NBA.com on Friday, you’ve likely noticed familiar faces — actual active NBA players, which haven’t been on the site since July 1. NBA TV is back in the game, too, and soon enough we’ll see all … Continue reading →
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NBA Roundup: Paul nixes possible trade talk to Knicks (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul “wouldn’t insult the Hornets” by asking for a trade to the New York Knicks at this time, a source told ESPN The Magazine. Reports of Paul requesting a trade from New Orleans have surfaced recently, and Paul has long been rumored to have his sights set on…
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Report: NBA to announce schedule Dec. 6 (Yahoo! Sports)

The NBA will officially release its revised, 66-game schedule on Dec. 6, according to a report. The official schedule will be released during a show on NBA TV, according to NBC Sports. As it first announced the pending end of the lockout, the NBA revealed its regularly scheduled…
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Celtics trying to snag Paul by sending Rondo to Pacers? (Yahoo! Sports)

The word on Tuesday was that the Boston Celtics weren’t shopping 25-year-old point guard Rajon Rondo but…
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Celtics open to trading Rondo? (Yahoo! Sports)

Point guard Rajon Rondo has spent his entire five-year career with the Boston Celtics, averaging 10.7 points,…
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NBA Roundup: Inside the NBA deal (Yahoo! Sports)

A A look inside the NBA deal After a contentious 149 days, the NBA players and owners announced they had reached a tentative agreement, though it was not yet for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The talks had grown so contentious that there was no longer a players’ union…
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Fan Opinion: Will NBA Recover from Bad Publicity? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The NBA owners and the NBA Players Union have finally come agreed to end the owners lockout but is the damage irreversible? In some cities the NBA will always be king but there are several cities and teams who are vulnerable in this situation.
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NBA Players, Owners (finally) Have a Deal: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Friday’s news came as a bit of a surprise: The NBA’s owners and players have reached a tentative agreement to end the lockout and begin the 2011-12 season on Christmas Day. Word the past few days had been that the sides were working as hard as ever to get a deal done, with…
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Business owners being squeezed by NBA lockout (Yahoo! Sports)

When the NBA lockout wasn’t settled, the players disbanded their union and sued the league and Boston…
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NBA ROUNDUP: NBA talks back on; Odom may head to Turkey (Yahoo! Sports)

A fans, there’s still hope. At least that’s what a report by Yahoo Sports indicated Wednesday, claiming that representatives from both the NBA and players union have resumed secret negotiations in an effort to save a remainder of the NBA season.
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Knicks’ Stoudemire still ailing or just making an excuse? (Yahoo! Sports)

It’s been many months since New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire had to sit on the bench with a bad…
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Knicks’ Stoudemire still has ailing back? (Yahoo! Sports)

It’s been many months since New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire had to sit on the bench and watch…
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Pierce wants to play but wouldn’t take latest deal (AP)

Celtics captain Paul Pierce isn’t ready to take the latest deal from the NBA owners to end the lockout and sated his desire to play basketball in the Boston Charity Classic on Saturday night. “If I had a vote would I take the deal now?” Pierce said of the offer the players’ union rejected Monday.
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Paul Pierce: Players needed to make stand (Yahoo! Sports)

Paul Pierce says it’s now up to NBA owners to restart settlement talks that could end the lockout.
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NBA stars to play in Obama basketball fundraiser (AP)

President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign is bringing together more than two dozen NBA stars for a fundraising basketball game next month. Obama’s campaign says Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics, Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat and many others will headline the “Obama Classic Basketball Game” on Dec.
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Allen Iverson Wants to Play for the Boston Celtics: Fan Report (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Gary Washburn from the Boston Globe is reporting that Allen Iverson wouldn’t mind sitting on the bench for the Boston Celtics. Iverson, a four-time scoring champion and former MVP, is presently 36 years old and considered over-the-hill and in denial.
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NBA Labor Stalemate Compromises More Than Just the Season: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The NBA owners and Players Association have reached the watershed moment in their nearly five-month negotiations by failing to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement; with the players rejecting the league’s latest proposal that was positioned as the last best offer on…
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Neither Samardo Samuels nor Glen Davis is pleased with the NBPA (RIP) (Yahoo! Sports)

On Monday afternoon, National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) president Derek Fisher said that the NBPA’s decisions to both reject the NBA’s revised proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement and dissolve the union in pursuit of an antitrust lawsuit against … Continue reading →
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NBA winning public fight with players (Yahoo! Sports)

Carmelo Anthony thinks the players have done a poor job getting out their message. He should blame himself.
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