The Boston Celtics formally announced the signing of forward/center Sean Williams and requested waivers on center Jermaine O’Neal. From the team’s press release: Williams, a 6-10 center/forward, appeared in eight games for the Dallas Mavericks this season averaging 3.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. The product of Boston College also appeared in 27 games for the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League this season averaging 15.2 points, 8.
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Apr
2012
C’s make Williams signing official
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Apr
2012
Celtics Adding Big Man Sean Williams
Marc Stein reports: Sources — Boston Celtics close to signing Sean Williams, will waive Jermaine O’Neal – ESPN Boston The Boston Celtics, seeking some added depth for their frontcourt, are closing in on the signing of free-agent center Sean Williams, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. Sources told ESPN.com that the former Boston College center, waived by the Dallas Mavericks in March, is scheduled to join the Celtics in Atlanta (more…)
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30
Mar
2012
Allen at shootaround; Surgery for J.O.
Two bits of late-morning news: * Ray Allen went through the team’s morning shootaround in Minnesota Friday, working with the team’s first unit. Now, he did the same on Wednesday, but assuming his ankle responds fine to the workout, he should be back in the starting lineup after missing the last four games. * Celtics center Jermaine O’Neal Tweeted Friday morning that he was headed in for the left wrist surgery that (more…)
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27
Mar
2012
Celtics Snapshot: Gut Check Time
In past seasons, March and April have been months where the team has coasted, because for the last four years, they’ve been title contenders just hoping to be healthy in time for the playoffs. But with a chance of grabbing the Atlantic division crown from the Sixers and the need to keep the Knicks and Bucks at bay, .500 ball isn’t going to cut. Boston can ill afford a bout with senioritis (more…)
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27
Mar
2012
Don’t Expect The Celtics To Add Another Big
It’s looking like the Celtics roster you see is the one that you’re likely to get, at least for the immediate future: Will C’s add another body? – Chris Forsberg – ESPN Boston With Jermaine O’Neal out for the season as he preps for left wrist surgery, the Celtics have potential roster flexibility if they desired to buy out the rest of his contract and free a spot. But Celtics coach Doc (more…)
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27
Mar
2012
Will C’s add another body?
With Jermaine O’Neal out for the season as he preps for left wrist surgery, the Celtics have potential roster flexibility if they desired to buy out the rest of his contract and free a spot. But Celtics coach Doc Rivers hinted Sunday that there’s no players that were made available before Friday’s playoff eligibility waiver deadline that currently interest the team. Which means the Celtics would likely only make a move for (more…)
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Mar
2012
Insider: Early look at summer spending
Never too early to start looking ahead? ESPN Insider examined which teams in the Eastern Conference will be buyers this offseason and Boston is near the top of the list: Boston Celtics — $22 million under cap Coming off the books: Kevin Garnett ($21.2M), Ray Allen ($10M), Jermaine O’Neal ($6.2M) Biggest need: SG, PF, C Outlook: You might not be able to recognize the Celtics next season. The only safe expectation is (more…)
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22
Mar
2012
Ryan Hollins On The Verge Of Joining The Celtics
After much speculation, it looks like Ryan Hollins will become the newest member of the Boston Celtics. Chris Wilcox will be waived and Hollins could be available tomorrow vs. the Sixers. It also looks like we lost out on the Boris Diaw sweepstakes, but will probably still be in the market for another big man to replace Jermaine O’Neal. #CelticsTalk: The #Celtics working on contract to sign Ryan Hollins, who just cleared (more…)
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Mar
2012
Boston Celtics Daily Links 3/22
Herald Mickael Pietrus talks up Celtics Jermaine O’Neal thankful for chance in Hub Knicks tip Sixers for 5th in a row Cavaliers fall as Joe Johnson’s heroics lifts Hawks Nets finally reach boiling point in loss to Wizards John Smallwood: Knicks and 76ers on different paths Globe Bucks thumbnails Don’t expect miracles from these new free agents Celtics Life Celtics Minute with Molly McGrath – 3/21/12 Waiver Watch: Boris Diaw bought out (more…)
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