The Celtics open the 2013-14 season on October 30th at Toronto at 7pm. Other notables...
DECEMBER 10 @ BROOKLYN (first game vs. Paul Pierce & Kevin Garnett)
DECEMBER 11 vs. LA CLIPPERS (first game/ only home game vs. Doc Rivers)
JANUARY 8 @ LA CLIPPERS
JANUARY 26 vs. BROOKLYN (first home game vs. Pierce/ KG)
MARCH 7 vs. BROOKLYN
MARCH 21 @ BROOKLYN
No Christmas game this year for Boston. Your five-pack is...
Bulls vs. Nets
Thunder vs. Knicks
Heat vs. Lakers
Rockets vs. Spurs
Clippers vs. Warriors
Showing posts with label Doc Rivers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Doc Rivers. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Celtics Hire Head Coach Brad Stevens
In a bit of a surprise the Boston Celtics have hired Butler's Brad Stevens to be their 17th head coach in franchise history. The 36 year old spent 6 seasons as head man at Butler where he made the NCAA Tournament 5 times, including 2 trips to the Title Game (2010, 2011).
The complete list of NBA players that went thru Butler while Stevens was at the helm:
Gordon Hayward
Shelvin Mack
That is all. But I like the hire. Could be great, and the Celtics have the time to figure that out.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Another "Nugget" To The Doc Rivers Saga
This puts even more pressure on Danny Ainge to get a deal done and get something for Doc Rivers. I still don't think the Clippers deal is dead, even with David Stern saying it is.Y! Sources: Before moving onto Hollins and Shaw, Denver offered Boston a first-round pick to pry Doc RIvers. http://t.co/7PaEPZftxI
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 21, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Podcast: Keefe & Robb on Doc-Clippers Potential Deal
Rich Keefe and Brian Robb of CelticsHub.com chatted on Monday night about the chaos that is the potential Celtics-Clippers trade.
Thoughts On Doc, Clippers, Celtics
Almost too much going on with the Celtics right now to make sense of it all. Almost. Here are some bullet points of what I think is happening/ will happen.
- Doc Rivers MUST go. $7 million a year for 3 years, for a guy who wants out and will be coaching a sub-par team.
- Doc wants the Clippers to keep Bledsoe? That's gotta be some kind of double-secret tampering.
- DeAndre Jordan, Caron Butler, and a 1st round pick is NOT enough for Doc & KG
- True, KG (retire) and Doc (TV) could leave and the C's could get nothing, but the Clippers need them even more, so C's can't give in for less than a Bledsoe package.
- Blake Griffin should be the player the Clips refuse to deal, not freakin Eric Bledsoe
- Would you rather have Doc & KG or Lionel Hollins, Eric Bledsoe, and DeAndre Jordan
- Bledsoe is a nice player. However wouldn't surprise me if he was never an All-Star
- Bledsoe and Jordan are both overrated. If they were better, the Clippers (with Chris Paul and Blake) would still be playing.
- Celtics WILL NOT buy out Paul Pierce for $5, makes no sense.
- C's can trade Pierce this off season or even in the season. $15 is a lot, but teams can make that work. He's still a Top 8 small forward.
- Where Pierce ends up is a mystery. Clips, stays in Boston, no clue.
- Cliff Paul is awful.
- Ultimately LAC will include Bledsoe (after agreeing to max deal with Chris Paul) and get Doc and KG for Bledsoe, Jordan, Butler, picks.
- Celts need to shed Jason Terry and or Courtney Lee (perhaps get less picks or what not to make that happen.)
- If the reason the Clippers don't want to include Bledsoe in the deal is so they can pair him with Blake in a trade for Dwight, that's dumb. Not happening.
- C's should hire Ty Lue once Doc is out the door.
- Vinny Del Negro is the worst.
- Celtics need to acquire enough assets to make future push for Kevin Love or LaMarcus Aldridge.
- C's current assets: Rondo, Bradley, Sullinger, Green, Melo, 16th pick in this month's draft.... (Doc, KG, Pierce.)
- My head hurts trying to put all this together.
NBA MOCK DRAFT COMING SOON...
-Keefe
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Podcast: Keefe & B. Robb on Celtics
Keefe and Brian Robb (CelticsHub.com) talked Celtics future this weekend. And now you can listen to it today.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
3 Celtics Trades That (Probably) Won't Happen
The NBA Trade Deadline is just a week from tomorrow. It also marks the 1 year anniversary (on the NBA calender) of the miserable Kendrick Perkins to the Thunder deal. I'm still not over it. In my defense, I HATED it at the time and even spent 5 hours on 98.5 The Sports Hub that night explaining how bad the move was and that Danny was hinging his playoff hopes (the team was atop the East at the time) on two injured, old centers named O'Neal. At least Jeff Green fit in well.
But anyway, the Celtics (20-17) have just 29 games left to play in this shorten 66 game regular season. And after a slow start and multiple losing streaks, they find themselves playing for 1st place in the Atlantic Division against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight and an automatic Top 4 Seed (avoid Miami and Chicago in Round 1!) in the Eastern Conference. The C's are currently on a 5 game winning streak (Cavs, Bucks, Nets, Knicks, Rockets). But with their future very much in question, what should they do?
Many of the trade rumors that have circulated around the league involve the Big 4, rightly so. Kevin Garnett ($21.2 million) and Ray Allen ($10 million) are unrestricted free agents after this season. While Paul Pierce (2 years remaining, avg. $16 million per year) and Rajon Rondo (3 years remaining, avg. $12 per year) are not only under contract going forward, but are both playing at a very high level. In fact, to be fair, KG and Allen are also playing at a much higher than anticipated level this season, particularly in Garnett's case, as of late (18.8 points, 10.2 rebounds during 5 game-winning streak.)
Because of this sudden winning streak and the newly found rotation Doc Rivers has stuck to (aided by the Jermaine O'Neal injury), the idea of keeping this group together and making one final run has begun to emerge, amongst some. Can they beat the Bulls in a 7 game series? What about the Heat? The thought that they could miss the playoffs with this group is ridiculous. Not only based on their own abilities, but more so the rest of the Conference. They WILL make the playoffs, but how far can they go?
If the Celtics want to make moves AND not go into full fledged re-building mode they have to keep Rajon Rondo. I repeat, KEEP RAJON RONDO. He's a bargain for an All-Star and is a Top 5 Point Guard in the NBA. Do you need more around him? Of course. Can he win a title as the best player? No. But how many guys can?
I keep Pierce as well, unless a 3-team deal comes along involving one contender (who else would want Pierce) or the right team steps up and the C's get young players/picks. Now is the time to deal Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett, but you can't give them away.
Hired guns. Assassins. Mercenaries. Ok, rentals. That's what Ray and KG would be for teams with their eyes on the Larry O'Brien Trophy. So after that long winded open, here are 3 Celtics trades that (probably) won't happen:
1. Ray Allen to the Clippers for Eric Bledsoe, future #1 draft pick.
There would have to be other filler in their to make the deal go through, but the Clippers desperately need a 2 guard. Billups is out for the year, Mo Williams is a PG, and Randy Foye just isn't good. Youngster Eric Bledsoe has played in just 11 games this year and doesn't see the court much. He is a good piece though for either the C's to build around and or deal themselves.
2. Paul Pierce & Ray Allen to the Grizzlies for Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo, Josh Selby, and two future #1 picks.
For some reason the Rudy Gay-Zach Randolph combo has not netted a lot of success. Memphis is good with 1 and not the other. They could make a serious run at it this year with a core of Gasol-Randolph-Pierce-Allen-Conley with T.A, Speights, and Cunningham. Meanwhile the C's get younger and enter the Rondo-Gay era. With Pierce and Allen gone, they would have to do this as well.
3. Kevin Garnett & BOS 1st round pick to the Hawks/ Josh Smith, Kirk Hinrich, & Avery Bradley to the Warriors/ Monta Ellis, Andris Biedrins, GS & ATL 2nd round picks to the Celtics.
Lot going on there. IF the C's pull off trades 2 and 3 they are looking at squad of Rondo-Ellis-Gay-Bass-Biedrins with Mayo, Selby, and for the rest of this year Wilcox, Pietrus, Stiemsma, Johnson.
Yeah I know. It's not great. It would be exciting to watch Rondo play in an uptempo style with Ellis and Gay on the wing.
These deals (probably) won't happen, but with all the crazy rumors flying around now and for the next week, I got to throw a couple more out there. All I know is that whatever Danny does, it won't surprise me as much as Perkins & Nate for Green & Krstic. Can't wait to see what happens.
-Keefe
But anyway, the Celtics (20-17) have just 29 games left to play in this shorten 66 game regular season. And after a slow start and multiple losing streaks, they find themselves playing for 1st place in the Atlantic Division against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight and an automatic Top 4 Seed (avoid Miami and Chicago in Round 1!) in the Eastern Conference. The C's are currently on a 5 game winning streak (Cavs, Bucks, Nets, Knicks, Rockets). But with their future very much in question, what should they do?
Many of the trade rumors that have circulated around the league involve the Big 4, rightly so. Kevin Garnett ($21.2 million) and Ray Allen ($10 million) are unrestricted free agents after this season. While Paul Pierce (2 years remaining, avg. $16 million per year) and Rajon Rondo (3 years remaining, avg. $12 per year) are not only under contract going forward, but are both playing at a very high level. In fact, to be fair, KG and Allen are also playing at a much higher than anticipated level this season, particularly in Garnett's case, as of late (18.8 points, 10.2 rebounds during 5 game-winning streak.)
Because of this sudden winning streak and the newly found rotation Doc Rivers has stuck to (aided by the Jermaine O'Neal injury), the idea of keeping this group together and making one final run has begun to emerge, amongst some. Can they beat the Bulls in a 7 game series? What about the Heat? The thought that they could miss the playoffs with this group is ridiculous. Not only based on their own abilities, but more so the rest of the Conference. They WILL make the playoffs, but how far can they go?
If the Celtics want to make moves AND not go into full fledged re-building mode they have to keep Rajon Rondo. I repeat, KEEP RAJON RONDO. He's a bargain for an All-Star and is a Top 5 Point Guard in the NBA. Do you need more around him? Of course. Can he win a title as the best player? No. But how many guys can?
I keep Pierce as well, unless a 3-team deal comes along involving one contender (who else would want Pierce) or the right team steps up and the C's get young players/picks. Now is the time to deal Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett, but you can't give them away.
Hired guns. Assassins. Mercenaries. Ok, rentals. That's what Ray and KG would be for teams with their eyes on the Larry O'Brien Trophy. So after that long winded open, here are 3 Celtics trades that (probably) won't happen:
1. Ray Allen to the Clippers for Eric Bledsoe, future #1 draft pick.
There would have to be other filler in their to make the deal go through, but the Clippers desperately need a 2 guard. Billups is out for the year, Mo Williams is a PG, and Randy Foye just isn't good. Youngster Eric Bledsoe has played in just 11 games this year and doesn't see the court much. He is a good piece though for either the C's to build around and or deal themselves.
2. Paul Pierce & Ray Allen to the Grizzlies for Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo, Josh Selby, and two future #1 picks.
For some reason the Rudy Gay-Zach Randolph combo has not netted a lot of success. Memphis is good with 1 and not the other. They could make a serious run at it this year with a core of Gasol-Randolph-Pierce-Allen-Conley with T.A, Speights, and Cunningham. Meanwhile the C's get younger and enter the Rondo-Gay era. With Pierce and Allen gone, they would have to do this as well.
3. Kevin Garnett & BOS 1st round pick to the Hawks/ Josh Smith, Kirk Hinrich, & Avery Bradley to the Warriors/ Monta Ellis, Andris Biedrins, GS & ATL 2nd round picks to the Celtics.
Lot going on there. IF the C's pull off trades 2 and 3 they are looking at squad of Rondo-Ellis-Gay-Bass-Biedrins with Mayo, Selby, and for the rest of this year Wilcox, Pietrus, Stiemsma, Johnson.
Yeah I know. It's not great. It would be exciting to watch Rondo play in an uptempo style with Ellis and Gay on the wing.
These deals (probably) won't happen, but with all the crazy rumors flying around now and for the next week, I got to throw a couple more out there. All I know is that whatever Danny does, it won't surprise me as much as Perkins & Nate for Green & Krstic. Can't wait to see what happens.
-Keefe
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Celtics Future
The Celtics have announced that Doc Rivers will be back as head coach, signing a 5 year $35 million deal to stay. But who will he have on the roster?
Players Under Contract for 2011-2012:
Kevin Garnett, $21.2 million
Paul Pierce, $15.3 million
Ray Allen, $10 million
Rajon Rondo, $10 million
Jermaine O'Neal, $6.2 million
Avery Bradley, $1.5 million
Shaquille O'Neal, $1.4 million (should retire)
Restricted Free Agents:
Jeff Green
Unrestricted Free Agents:
Nenad Krstic
Glen Davis
Delonte West
Von Wafer
Troy Murphy
Carlos Arroyo
Sasha Pavlovic
We don't know what the new CBA will look like, but either way, Danny Ainge will have to get creative to improve this team. There starters return (for big money) and that is just about it. They have a decision to make concerning Jeff Green, I say let him walk, but they may be stubborn and not want to make the Perkins deal look as much of a failure as it truly was.
We here at the Sports Brief will follow the Celtics off season closely. Who could emerge as potential targets for the Green? I've already heard Jamal Crawford could be a possibility. Great fit there, they need a scorer off the bench, and he is a free agent. Stay tuned...
-Keefe
Players Under Contract for 2011-2012:
Kevin Garnett, $21.2 million
Paul Pierce, $15.3 million
Ray Allen, $10 million
Rajon Rondo, $10 million
Jermaine O'Neal, $6.2 million
Avery Bradley, $1.5 million
Shaquille O'Neal, $1.4 million (should retire)
Restricted Free Agents:
Jeff Green
Unrestricted Free Agents:
Nenad Krstic
Glen Davis
Delonte West
Von Wafer
Troy Murphy
Carlos Arroyo
Sasha Pavlovic
We don't know what the new CBA will look like, but either way, Danny Ainge will have to get creative to improve this team. There starters return (for big money) and that is just about it. They have a decision to make concerning Jeff Green, I say let him walk, but they may be stubborn and not want to make the Perkins deal look as much of a failure as it truly was.
We here at the Sports Brief will follow the Celtics off season closely. Who could emerge as potential targets for the Green? I've already heard Jamal Crawford could be a possibility. Great fit there, they need a scorer off the bench, and he is a free agent. Stay tuned...
-Keefe
Friday, May 1, 2009
Game 7 Strategy
Alright, after watching every second of the Celtics/ Bulls series I have come up with the following strategy that will guarentee the C's move on to face Orlando. It's only 1 simple thing. Yes it's important to defend Derrick Rose, not allow Joakim Noah to get offensive rebounds which turn into offensive celebrations, keep Perkins out of foul trouble, try to get anything and I mean anything out of the Celtics bench, and tire out Ben Gordon by making him chase Ray Allen for 48 minutes. All those things pale in comparison to my 1 very important key.
DON'T PLAY TONY ALLEN. EVER. FOR ANY REASON.
How can this be done? Well, Kevin Garnett needs to do something on the sidelines, besides drop F and MF Bombs when the camera is on, which I do love by the way. But KG is so talented that he should not be limited to that. Why not put him on Tony Allen watch. If Doc Rivers says, "Tony, get in there." KG can't allow it. Maybe something along the lines of the picture below will help illustrate how he can do that.
DON'T PLAY TONY ALLEN. EVER. FOR ANY REASON.
How can this be done? Well, Kevin Garnett needs to do something on the sidelines, besides drop F and MF Bombs when the camera is on, which I do love by the way. But KG is so talented that he should not be limited to that. Why not put him on Tony Allen watch. If Doc Rivers says, "Tony, get in there." KG can't allow it. Maybe something along the lines of the picture below will help illustrate how he can do that.
I don't care if Rondo, Ray, Pierce, Baby, Perk, Marbury, and House foul out. It could be Scal, Walker, Pruitt, and Moore out there, and I'd pray Doc Rivers turns into Norman Dale and says, "My team is on the floor."
I am nervous for Game 7, and even more nervous that Tony Allen may decide whether we're watching any more Celtics games this season.
-Keefe
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