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Celtics to court Rasheed Wallace
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 manager, said last night, debunking an Internet ...
Celtics have target
boston.com — 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. (more) Celtics have target
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48minutesofhell.com — As we all know, the Spurs are amidst the pack of teams interested in signing Rasheed Wallace. Despite being a big man who can stretch the floor and defend the post, many Spurs fans are hesitant. Sheed is a tech factory and many are concerned that his ... (more) Sheed’s Attitude
C's offer 'Sheed a contract
boston.com — An NBA source said that the Celtics offered Pistons free agent F/C Rasheed Wallace a contract using the mid-level exception today during a three-hour meeting in Detroit. The Celtics All-Star trio of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, coach... (more) C's offer 'Sheed a contract
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RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... There's only room for McDyess if Wallace takes a pass. It may only be day two of free agency, but I like Ainge's aggressiveness. Other links: Yahoo! - Big 3 May Stick Around | Herald - BBD Monitors Offers | C's Court Wallace | Toronto Wants David Lee | Nuggets Interested in Grant Hill | Artest Won't Return to Houston | Ariza Likely to Leave Lakers | Shawn Marion to Cleveland? | Turkoglu Visiting Portland ...

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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 ...

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 Wild July 1 Get To Know Your Summer League Roster Wojo Was Wrong - No ...

Rasheed Wallace Headed to the Celtics?
Sports of Boston — “These teams are muck!” I can see it now, NBA franchises complaining all over the league if Rasheed Wallace agrees to a deal with the Celtics. It would just be unfair. When you consider Wallace even taking a sixth man type role, the Celtics are considerably stronger than the 2008 team that won the championship. “Can there be a veto to this deal!?” Maybe it’s not so unfair. With Shaq going to Cleveland and Vince Carter going to Orlando, the Celtics are looking to stack up too. The Eastern Conference is becoming a war zone and there will be pandemonium if Wallace becomes a Celtic. The only concern is ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 7/3
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — Herald Celtics make offer to Wallace Ron Artest says he’s going to LA C’s press for Rasheed WallaceC’s press for Rasheed Wallace Globe Artest to join Lakers Marbury believes Celtics days are over Celtics offer Wallace a contract CelticsBlog Dominos Falling And ...

Daily Links 7/3
CelticsBlog — Herald  Celtics make offer to Wallace Ron Artest says he’s going to LA C’s press for Rasheed WallaceC’s press for Rasheed Wallace Globe    Artest to join Lakers Marbury believes Celtics days are over Celtics offer Wallace a contract CelticsBlog   Dominos Falling And Other Thoughts Getting To Know Sheed LOY's Place     Things are Heating Up Red's Army    What the C's really have to offer free agents Shocker: Marbury Wants More Money Celtics ...

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