| LeBron's 'Decision' watched by nearly 10M people |
Sun Jul 11 10:01:00 2010 EST |
| ur homes with televisions tuned in. James' future can't yet compare to Kobe Bryant's present, however. More than 28 million people watched Bryant win his fifth championship last month in the seventh game of the NBA Finals between the L.A. Lakers and Boston Celtics.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
| Decision 2010: James leaves Cleveland behind |
Fri Jul 9 11:01:57 2010 EST |
| tunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma." If you think that's bad, Gilbert went even further in a phone interview with The Associated Press when he accused James of quitting during the Cavaliers' second-round playoffs series against the Boston Celtics, who rallied from a 2-1 deficit to eliminate Cleveland. "He has gotten a free pass," Gilbert told The AP. "People have covered up for (James) for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is. He quit. Not just in Game 5, but in Games 2, 4 an |
| Cavs owner says LeBron James quit in playoffs |
Thu Jul 8 23:57:00 2010 EST |
| gotten a free pass,'' Gilbert said in a phone interview with The AP. ``People have covered up for (James) for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is.'' Gilbert feels James quit on the Cavs during their second-round series against the Boston Celtics, who rallied from a 2-1 deficit to eliminate Cleveland. ``He quit,'' Gilbert said. ``Not just in Game 5, but in Games 2, 4 and 6. Watch the tape. The Boston series was unlike anything in the history of sports for a superstar.'' The Cavali |
| Ainge: Forget LeBron, Celtics team to beat in East |
Thu Jul 8 21:06:00 2010 EST |
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge wasn't worried about The Decision. He's got his team back. ``We're the Eastern Conference champions,'' Ainge said Thursday. ``And we think we're going to be better next year.'' Ainge confirmed that the Celtics have agreements in place with Paul Pierce and Ray Allen that would keep Boston's new Big Three intact for a run at a third NBA finals in four years. Ainge also said he expects to sign free agent center Jermaine O'Neal to fill in while cen |
| Jermaine O'Neal headed to Boston |
Thu Jul 8 14:57:08 2010 EST |
| Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Celtics have reportedly agreed to terms with center Jermaine O'Neal. According to the Boston Globe, O'Neal has agreed to the mid-level exception of $5.7 million for the 2010-11 campaign. O'Neal spent last season with the Miami Heat and averaged 13.6 points with 6.9 rebounds in 70 games, all starts. He joined the Heat in a February 2009 trade with Toronto. The 31-year-old veteran is a six-time All-Star who entered the NBA straight out of high school in 19 |
| Celtics sign C Erden |
Mon Jul 5 13:58:51 2010 EST |
| Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Celtics added depth to the center position on Monday by agreeing to terms with Semih Erden on a contract. Details were not announced. The 23-year-old 7-footer was taken with the 60th overall selection by Boston in the 2008 NBA Draft. A native of Turkey, Erden help lead Fenerbahce Ulker to the Turkish League championship by posting averages of 8.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest. He also made 62.4 percent of his shots from the field in 42 Turkish Leag |
| Celtics sign first-round pick Bradley |
Fri Jul 2 11:23:14 2010 EST |
| Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Celtics have signed guard Avery Bradley, their first-round pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Celtics took Bradley 19th overall in the draft after he played one season with the Texas Longhorns. In 34 games (32 starts), Bradley averaged 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists, and was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team. |
| Celtics sign top draft pick Avery Bradley |
Fri Jul 2 10:12:00 2010 EST |
BOSTON (AP) -The Boston Celtics have signed top draft pick Avery Bradley. Bradley was the No. 19 overall selection in last week's NBA draft. Bradley was a shooting guard in his only year at Texas. He will serve as Rajon Rondo's understudy at point guard. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound Bradley averaged 11.6 points last year. As a high school senior, ESPN chose him the national player of the year and the No. 1 prospect in the country. Bradley is known as a strong defender and good outside shoo |
| Report: Pierce reaches agreement with Celtics |
Fri Jul 2 09:57:44 2010 EST |
| Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Celtics and forward Paul Pierce have reportedly reached an agreement on a new contract. The Boston Herald reports the sides reached an agreement for four years, with options for the club and Pierce after the third year. Pierce opted out of his contract for next season and became an unrestricted free agent when the NBA free agency period started Thursday. However, no signing can become official until July 8. Pierce was due to make $21.5 million in the fin |
| AP Source: Celtics agree to terms with Pierce |
Fri Jul 2 09:11:00 2010 EST |
BOSTON (AP) -A Boston Celtics official says the team has agreed to terms with Paul Pierce on a new contract. The official is familiar with the deal but spoke on the condition of anonymity because the free agent signing period does not begin until Thursday. Terms of the contract were not immediately available. The Boston Herald, which first reported on the deal, says Pierce would get $61 million over four years, with a mutual option for the fourth year. Pierce has spent his entire 12-yea |
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