KG and Paul Pierce Talk About Winning the Championship

An incredible journey
To truly appreciate where the Celtics are today, one must turn back the clock to one year ago. Paul Pierce wanted out. Hope - at least what there was of it - lay in the...

Getting to know the guards in Thursday's NBA draft
USA TODAY counts down to Thursday's NBA draft (7 ET, ESPN). Today: Point/shooting guards. Monday: Centers. Wednesday: Forwards.

Most Favored Nation Status
The U.S. Olympic basketball team boasts 10 current or former NBA all-stars, but it would be foolish to hand them the gold medal after a recent history of international failure.

Vinny not about to give any hints
If Vinny Del Negro has a favorite between Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley, the Bulls' new coach didn't let on Monday during an interview with ESPN.

Rivers' Gatorade-stained shirt nets $55K (AP)
The Gatorade-stained shirt worn by Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers as the team won its first NBA championship in 22 years has been auctioned for $55,000. An anonymous bidder bought the shirt, autographed by Rivers and Celtics star Paul Pierce, and the ...