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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

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard talks to reporters in El Segundo, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The Lakes lost their first-round NBA basketball playoff series to the San Antonio Spurs. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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

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Doug Laroche of Hampshire Regional, right, gets tagged out at first by Matt Serra of Monson on a pick from the pitcher Tuesday at Hampshire. JERREY ROBERTS Tuesday’s high schools: Hampshire baseball qualifies for postseason
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New York Knicks' J.R. Smith (8) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) as Jordan Crawford, right, Avery Bradley, and Jeff Green, left, fight Knicks' Carmelo Anthony for position during the second quarter of a, NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Sinking Celtics fall to Knicks for fifth straight loss

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

BOSTON — The New York Knicks are winning no matter who they play. Somehow, beating Boston feels special. “Let’s just be quite frank about them,” Carmelo Anthony said after the Knicks cruised to a 100-85 win over the … 0

Coach Doc Rivers and the Boston Celtics will be without Kevin Garnett for at least a week due to inflammation in his left ankle. The Celtics have lost four in a row heading into Tuesday's home game against the New York Knicks.

Kevin Garnett to miss at least a week with ankle injury 

Monday, March 25, 2013

WALTHAM — Boston’s Kevin Garnett is expected to miss at least a week with inflammation in his left ankle as the Celtics practice patience with their 36-year-old star. Coach Doc Rivers, preparing his team for a playoff run, … 0

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) defends against Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, March 23, 2013. The Grizzlies defeated the Celtics 110-106. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Jerryd Bayless scores 30 points to lead Grizzlies over Celtics

Sunday, March 24, 2013

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies needed almost all of a 21-point fourth-quarter lead to survive a late push by Boston’s reserves. Jerryd Bayless scored a season-high 30 points and the Memphis Grizzlies weathered the rally to escape … 0

Boston Celtics' guard Jason Terry, left, drives past Dallas Mavericks' guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 22, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Mavericks beat Celtics, spoil Terry’s return to Dallas

Friday, March 22, 2013

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki scored 22 points, Shawn Marion had a double-double in his return from a calf injury and the Mavericks spoiled Jason Terry’s return to Dallas with a 104-94 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday … 0

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) reacts as he is fouled by New Orleans Hornets forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) while driving to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans edges Boston on tip-in by Anthony Davis

Thursday, March 21, 2013

NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis outreached Kevin Garnett and Jeff Green for a last-second tip-in, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a four-game skid with an 87-86 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Davis was playing … 0

Miami Heat's Ray Allen (34), Rashard Lewis, center, and Chris Andersen, right, celebrate after the Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 105-103 in an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday, March 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Heat rally over Boston for 23rd win in a row

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

BOSTON — LeBron James and the Miami Heat escaped Boston with their 23rd win in a row. All that’s in front of them now is the NBA record for consecutive victories. Five years to the day after the … 0

Boston Celtics' Chris Wilcox, center left, reaches for a rebound in front of Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts (11) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Paul Pierce leads Celtics who finally beat Bobcats

Saturday, March 16, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics finally found a way to beat the team with the NBA’s worst record. Actually, it was several ways as the Celtics avenged an embarrassing loss earlier in the week at Charlotte by … 0

Boston Celtics forward Chris Wilcox (44) goes up for a shot against Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas, left, as forward Amir Johnson defends at right during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce reach milestones in win by Celtics 

Thursday, March 14, 2013

BOSTON — Kevin Garnett received his standing ovation in the second quarter, then joined Boston’s fans when they returned to their feet for Paul Pierce. Garnett and Pierce added to their growing list of accomplishments with significant moves … 0

Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson (9) loses the dribble as he crashes into Boston Celtics' Terrence Williams and Charlotte's Brendan Haywood watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The Bobcats won 100-74. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Bobcats crush Celtics as Paul Pierce rests 

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul Pierce rested while Gerald Henderson went to work. Henderson scored a career-high 35 points and Charlotte Bobcats snapped a 10-game losing streak by pounding the lackluster Boston Celtics 100-74 on Tuesday night. It was … 0

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots in front of Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thunder grind out low-scoring win over Celtics

Sunday, March 10, 2013

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a reunion with his former Boston teammates, Kendrick Perkins and the Oklahoma City Thunder got just the kind of victory he enjoys most. Kevin Durant had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored … 0

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