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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, and the judge scheduled another hearing for … 0

Suns hire Celtics executive Ryan McDonough as next GM

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have hired Boston Celtics executive Ryan McDonough as their next general manager. The 33-year-old McDonough replaces Lance Blanks, who was fired on April 22 after failing to take the Suns to the playoffs in three seasons. “Ryan distinguished himself among an impressive group of candidates for our GM position,” Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby said Tuesday. … 0

NBA playoffs missing storied franchises in Celtics, Lakers

Monday, May 6, 2013

The seconds ticked down on the Boston Celtics’ season as Game 6 against the New York Knicks slipped away, a ferocious fourth-quarter comeback falling just short. Kevin Garnett trudged toward the bench to a standing ovation, and he stopped quickly to whisper in coach Doc Rivers’ ear. Rivers shook his head, muttering “damn” … 0

Heat roll again, top Celtics

Friday, April 12, 2013

MIAMI — LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade had not played together in a couple of weeks, so the Miami Heat needed some time to get back into rhythm. About 12 minutes, to be precise. The Heat … 0

Deron Williams leads Nets to win over Celtics

Thursday, April 11, 2013

BOSTON — Comfortable and in control, Deron Williams was more than the Boston Celtics could handle. Williams had 29 points and 12 assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 101-93 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night. … 0

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce return as Celtics dominate Washington 

Sunday, April 7, 2013

BOSTON — Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce returned from injuries and the Boston Celtics dominated the Washington Wizards — thanks to Brandon Bass, the soft-spoken forward who rarely gets a play called for him. But when he’s open, … 0

Cavaliers end 10-game skid with win at Boston

Friday, April 5, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Tristan Thompson had career highs with 29 points and 17 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended a 10-game losing streak with a 97-91 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday. Alonzo Gee also had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, … 0

Celtics hold on to beat Pistons, make playoffs

Thursday, April 4, 2013

BOSTON — Ray Allen left as a free agent. Rajon Rondo is out for the season. Kevin Garnett is recuperating from an ankle injury. With the core of the Celtics team that won the franchise’s 17th NBA title … 0

Nikola Pekovic hammers Celtics in win by Minnesota

Monday, April 1, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS — Ever since Minnesota traded him to Boston six years ago, Kevin Garnett has always come in and bullied his old team to devastating effect. Garnett wasn’t in the building to save the Celtics on Monday night. … 0

Knicks rout Celtics for eighth straight win

Monday, April 1, 2013

NEW YORK — Closing in on one goal of ending Boston’s division title reign, the New York Knicks added another. While they were finishing off their second victory over the Celtics this week, injured forward Rasheed Wallace drew … 0

Paul Pierce’s triple-double lifts Boston Celtics past Atlanta Hawks

Friday, March 29, 2013

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics, who have already had their share of key injuries, had a quick scare seconds into the second half when Paul Pierce fell to the floor hard and was down for a bit before … 0

Pat Riley to Danny Ainge: Shut up

Friday, March 29, 2013

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Miami Heat President Pat Riley has added another chapter to his rivalry with the Boston Celtics. After LeBron James complained about calls and Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge chided him for it, Riley lashed back Friday night. Riley’s response: “Danny Ainge … 0

Jeff Green’s layup at buzzer lifts Celtics over Cavs

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

CLEVELAND — The reeling and battered Boston Celtics were seconds away from matching their longest losing streak of the season. Then Jeff Green saved the day. Green hit the winning layup at the buzzer and scored 21 points, … 0