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Celtics have target
Danny Ainge was on the telephone at his HealthPoint office when the NBA free agent market opened at midnight yesterday. Among Ainge’s first calls was to Bill Strickland, agent for center-forward Rasheed Wallace.
Celtics to court Rasheed Wallace
bostonherald.com — D anny Ainge kicked off free agency yesterday by targeting a player who reportedly is going to... be very receptive to Celtics [ team stats ] overtures - former Pistons center Rasheed Wallace. We hope to meet with him soon, Ainge, the Celtics general ... (more) Celtics to court Rasheed Wallace
Now is not the time
boston.com — As far as we know, Rajon Rondo is still a member of the Boston Celtics. The draft... has come and gone and Boston did not trade its starry point guard to Detroit, Memphis, Sacramento, Phoenix, Tri-Cities, or Real Madrid. (more) Now is not the time
It’s all about the now for the Celtics
bostonherald.com — D anny Ainge swears his head is wrapped around the 2009-10 NBA season, but it s not... as if he s immune to the frightening flashbacks. Part of him is still back in that 1988-89 foxhole watching the old Celtics [ team stats ] get picked off by age and ... (more) It’s all about the now for the Celtics
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Welcome to Massachusetts, Sheed
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... to Wallace's home apparently didn't happen. Ainge tells Marc Spears he was on the phone in his office making calls to 10 free agents Wednesday at midnight: ...

Wojo Was Wrong - No Midnight Sheed Run
CelticsBlog — It seems that Adrian Wojnarowski was misinformed.  (I would link to the story, but it seems to be missing now)  He said: Sources say Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge and assistant director of basketball operations Leo Papile showed up on Rasheed Wallace’s(notes) doorstep just after midnight Wednesday to make their recruiting push. That rumor was shot down by Ainge today.  Via the Globe (and the Herald for that matter) Danny Ainge was on the telephone at ...

Phone Calls And The Waiting Game
CelticsBlog — ... Here's how Ainge described his early free agency moves and his opinion on the market. "I made some calls,’’ said Ainge, the Celtics’ president of basketball operations. "Rasheed is a guy we have interest in. We made calls with quite a few free agents’ representatives late last night from my office to let them know we have interest. We contacted 10 free agents and tried to get some feedback in what they are looking for and their interest long term. But that’s about it. Mostly for something down the ...

Thursday Free Agency Rumor Roundup
The Baseline — ... Rasheed Wallace: a target for the Boston Celtics, according to the Globe.The team has already been in contact with Sheed's reps. ...

The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — ... Frank Dell’Apa of The Boston Globe:  “Danny Ainge was on the telephone at his HealthPoint office when the NBA free agent market opened at midnight yesterday. Among Ainge’s first calls was to Bill Strickland, agent for center-forward Rasheed Wallace. ‘I made some calls,’’ said Ainge, the Celtics’ president of basketball operations. ‘Rasheed is a guy we have interest in. We made calls with quite a few free agents’ representatives late last night from my office to let them know we have interest. We contacted 10 free agents and tried to get some feedback in ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 7/2
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... Herald Thunder’s B.J. Mullens overcomes tough times Glen Davis monitors offers Pistons take fast action Sweetney joins Celts for summer league Leon Powe, Celtics say goodbyes Celtics to court Rasheed Wallace Globe Globe 10.0 - Sports video with Bob Ryan Ainge on NBA offseason Powe headed to open market Celtics have target Hudson on upcoming Celtics season CelticsBlog Taking Stock of a Wild July 1 Get To Know Your ...

Today's Rumors and More: A Run-Through
Detroit Pistons — ... he just won a title with them, but then again, the more effective players leaving the Lakers the better. Ariza offers some flexibility in terms of positions and roles. He is able to come off the bench and start, and is capable of playing both the small forward position and shooting guard. It's a controversial rumor for sure. All I know is that whatever team succeeds in bidding for one of the two players automatically becomes favorites for the championship. Celtics still looking hard at Rasheed Wallace. ...

Daily Links 7/2
CelticsBlog — Herald    Thunder’s B.J. Mullens overcomes tough times Glen Davis monitors offers Pistons take fast action Sweetney joins Celts for summer league Leon Powe, Celtics say goodbyes Celtics to court Rasheed Wallace Globe    Globe 10.0 - Sports video with Bob Ryan Ainge on NBA offseason Powe headed to open market Celtics have target Hudson on upcoming Celtics season CelticsBlog    Taking Stock of a ...

Celtics Have A Need For Sheed
Hooped Up — ... Wallace. The Celtics’ interest in Wallace is not for the long term, though. Wallace, 34, might be the most intriguing of free agent candidates, his relationship with Celtics forward Kevin Garnett a possible advantage. Charlotte, Cleveland, Orlando, and San Antonio have also shown interest in Wallace. If Ainge can get Wallace to sign, this might be the second best off-season acquisition in the east besides Shaq. That’s right, I said it Vince. Via Boston Globe ...

NBA Free Agent/ Trades July 2nd Update
Nationalsportsreview.com Blogs — ... The Celtics Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett are reportdly on their way to Detroit to try and convince Rasheed Wallace to sign with the Celtics. Update 8:00 p.m ET ...

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