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Celtics, Clippers reopen trade talks

After talks fell apart on a deal that would have brought Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett to the Clips, discussion has reportedly reopened with a nudge from Chris Paul. 

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MOMENTARY LAPSE

Allen: 2010 C's took Game 7 lightly

The Miami sharpshooter says his former team could have had a greater sense of urgency in their Finals Game 7 loss against the Lakers in 2010. 

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9 hours ago  |  Discuss

Report: Celtics-Clippers Doc Rivers deal may not be dead after all?

From Los Angeles NBA writer Mark Heisler: If #Celtics #Clippers were 1 pick and $3M (DJ's trade kicker) apart, what are chances this starts again? Depends what Doc tells Danny today — Mark Heisler (@MarkHeisler) June 19, 2013 Barring commitments either makes before then, source tells http://t.co/4ZwNGyR6WK #Clippers-#Celtics will restart talks before June 27 draft — Mark...
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12 hours ago  |  Discuss

The Question of Burning Out/Fading Away: The Boston Celtics Conundrum

(Note: This was written on Tuesday the 18th, by which time sources had reported the Clippers walking away from trade talks and Danny Ainge himself declared the trade “dead.” But as far as I know, an hour after publication the trade may end up happening, rendering this article useless. But, you know…whatever.) Well…How Did We Get Here? The first thing that should be addressed...
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13 hours ago  |  Discuss

Your Morning Dump..Where C’s Ball Is In Rivers’ Court

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. I really didn’t want to write about Doc today, but it’s unavoidable. The Celtics’ immediate future basically hinges on his decision to stay or go. Doc and Danny will be meeting today to discuss Rivers’ future...
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13 hours ago  |  Discuss

Doc to Meet With Celtics Wednesday and Speak on the Situation

Doc Rivers will be in Boston on Wednesday and plans to sit down with Danny Ainge, league source says. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 18, 2013 Adrian Wojnarowski reported earlier that Doc will be in Boston on Wednesday and will sit down with Danny to discuss his future and, I imagine, the future of the Celtics. And Steve Bulpett is reporting in the Herald that Doc plans...
WALKING AWAY

Report: Clippers-Celtics deal a no-go

A deal between the Clippers and Celtics that would deliver head coach Doc Rivers and veteran Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles reportedly is no longer a possibility.

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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Ainge Confirms that Deal with Clippers is Dead

Danny Ainge confirms to the @BostonGlobe that the proposed Clippers-Celtics deal is, in fact, dead. — Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) June 18, 2013 Baxter Holmes, the Globe Celtics beat writer posted this tweet to indicate that Danny has confirmed the reports from the Left Coast that the negotiations have broken off. Danny doesn't want to budge from his request for 2 first...

Your Morning Dump… Where the Clippers are trying to rob the Celtics

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. After pushing for the Clippers to take back long-term contracts, the Celtics relented and have shown willingness to complete the deal for DeAndre Jordan and two first-round draft picks, sources said. The Clippers...
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Doc Rivers-Kevin Garnett Proposed Trade Could Bring Danny Ainge Pieces for Future Celtics Championship

I couldn’t believe it. The Celtics, who had the second-worst record in the league after the 2006-07 season, were once again in position to either pick No. 1 or 2 in the draft. It’s like the basketball gods finally realized the error of their ways, when the C’s were in position to pick first in the 1997 draft and select Tim Duncan, only to settle for the No. 3 pick in the form...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss
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