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Clippers, Celtics end talks on Doc Rivers deal, at least for now

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

LOS ANGELES — The drama between the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics is over - at least for now. Both teams declared Tuesday that they had called off talks for a potential blockbuster deal that could have brought Boston coach Doc Rivers and power forward Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles. But even with both sides saying they’d had their last conversation about the complicated deal, several NBA executives said … 0

Celtics to play Wolves during preseason in Canada

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

MONTREAL (AP) — The Boston Celtics will play a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Montreal next season as part of the NBA’s Canadian series. The NBA announced the pairing on Tuesday. The teams will play at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Oct. 20. It’s the second season the league has held preseason games in Canada. The Wolves have been at … 0

Bail set at $25,000 for Terrence Williams of Celtics

Monday, May 20, 2013

KENT, Wash. (AP) — A judge has set bail at $25,000 for Boston Celtics basketball player Terrence Williams after he was arrested and accused of brandishing a gun around the mother of his 10-year-old son during a visitation exchange. He was booked into the King County Jail in Seattle early Monday for investigation of assault. Bail was set during an afternoon court appearance, … 0

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Celtics try avoid sweep by Knicks who will be without suspended J.R. Smith

Sunday, April 28, 2013

WALTHAM — Hanging on a wall of the Celtics’ practice facility, opposite the faded banners that hung in the old Boston Garden a half-century ago, is a spotless one. It went up a few years ago to hold the location where the NBA’s greatest champions would mark their … 0

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony grabs a pass over Boston Celtics' Jeff Green (8) during the second quarter of Game 3 of a first round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Knicks cruise past Celtics, take 3-0 series lead

Friday, April 26, 2013

BOSTON — The New York Knicks want to finish their long road back to the second round quickly. They haven’t won a playoff series in 13 years, and now they have a shot to end this one in … 0

Celtics hoping home crowd can help turn series

Thursday, April 25, 2013

WALTHAM — The Celtics need a pick-me-up after losing the opening two games of their first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. The city of Boston could use one, too, after a traumatic two weeks of bombings and manhunts and grieving. The town and its team might … 0

Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett (5) returns to the bench after fouling out in the second half of Game 2 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the New York Knicks in New York, Tuesday, April 23, 2013. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 87-71 to go up 2-0 in the series. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Doc Rivers says Kevin Garnett to play Game 3 despite hip injury

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

BOSTON — Kevin Garnett walked over to the Boston bench, nursing a sore hip and Celtics coach Doc Rivers asked repeatedly if his big man needed a break. It was going to take more than that to knock … 0

Boston Celtics guard Jordan Crawford (27) defends as New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) shoots a 3-pointer in the first half of Game 2 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series in New York, Tuesday, April 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Carmelo Anthony, Knicks rout Celtics for 2-0 series lead

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

NEW YORK — The Knicks are halfway to the second round, and the once-mighty Celtics don’t seem capable of stopping them. Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith added 19, and New York … 0

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) looks to pass as New York Knicks guard Raymond Felton (2) defends in the second half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball playoffs in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 85-78. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Celtics plan more Kevin Garnett, and Knicks expect it

Monday, April 22, 2013

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks not only expect a Boston adjustment, they can guess what it is. The Celtics never could have accomplished so much over the last six years with as little as they got … 0

Now Knicks have veterans, and a lead on Celtics

Sunday, April 21, 2013

NEW YORK — Nobody is laughing quite as much at the Knicks’ roster right now. Doc Rivers never did. New York’s strategy of loading up on older players was risky and frequently mocked, but not by people who believe veterans make a difference in the postseason. “I thought … 0

Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry, left, and Celtics center Kevin Garnett (5) walk off the court after losing 85-78 to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA basketball playoffs in New York, Saturday, April 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Turnovers cost Celtics who lose playoff opener in New York

Sunday, April 21, 2013

NEW YORK — Rajon Rondo was unable to join his team Friday as planned, stuck in Boston while the city was in lockdown. He arrived in New York on Saturday, even offering his teammates some tips from the … 0

Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers smiles during fourth-half NBA basketball game action against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Wednesday April 17, 2013. (AP photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Celtics try to give Boston a lift against Knicks

Friday, April 19, 2013

NEW YORK — Doc Rivers’ phone rang sometime around 6 a.m. Friday, a concerned Boston Celtics owner calling to check on his coach and team. The Celtics were already safely in New York, but forgive Steve Pagliuca for … 0

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (3) tries to shoot under pressure from Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Wednesday April 17, 2013. (AP photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Raptors rout Celtics in season finale

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

TORONTO — After an emotional few days, the Boston Celtics got back to basketball Wednesday night. Next up will be preparing for the playoffs. DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points, Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and … 0

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