Matt Cassel met with the Kansas City media for the first time yesterday. Mike Reiss has Cassel saying that the trade didn't catch him by surprise, as he expected to be traded once he was tagged. Karen Guregian has Cassel adjusting to the change. The Cassel trade made the Op/Ed section of the Globe today: Machiavelli of … Continue reading Matt Cassel Moves On
Pistons Run Over Celtics
Part of what made yesterday's Celtics loss to the Pistons at the Garden so frustrating was that when the Celtics wanted to, they could turn it on and look like they could run Detroit out of the building if they wanted to. Then they would ease up, the Pistons would go on a run of … Continue reading Pistons Run Over Celtics
Bruins Knock Out Lame Ducks
Fluto Shinzawa has the Bruins continuing to get their act together, this time with a 6-0 thumping of the Anaheim Ducks. Steve Conroy says that home cooking is apparently just what the Bruins needed. Bud Barth has the Bruins finding the cure to all their ailments at home. Mike Loftus has the Bruins doing the pushing in this … Continue reading Bruins Knock Out Lame Ducks
Celtics Clipped In LA
On the final game of their West coast road trip, the Celtics just couldn't put it all together, and lost to the lowly Clippers, 93-91 in Los Angeles. Marc J. Spears has the Celtics unable to close out the Clippers in this one. Steve Bulpett has Doc Rivers displeased with his club's performance last night. Paul Flannery examines … Continue reading Celtics Clipped In LA
Celtics Set To Put Final Pieces In Place
The Celtics appears poised to put the final pieces of their roster in place by the end of this week, after signing Mikki Moore yesterday, and with Stephon Marbury finally agreeing to a buyout from the New York Knicks. Marbury is expected to sign with the Celtics as early as Friday, when he will clear … Continue reading Celtics Set To Put Final Pieces In Place
Celtics Pan Nuggets, Looking For Moore
The Celtics had no trouble at all with the Denver Nuggets last night, cruising to a 114-76 thrashing in the mile high city. Ray Allen had 26 points and Paul Pierce 22 in the win, which moved the Celtics to 3-1 on the current road trip. Marc J. Spears has the Celtics feeling at home in … Continue reading Celtics Pan Nuggets, Looking For Moore
Rondo Leads Celtics Running Game in Phoenix
Playing their first full game without Kevin Garnett yesterday, the Celtics got an offensive bump from point guard Rajon Rondo, who lit up two-time league MVP Steve Nash for a career high 32 points to go along with 10 assists in a 128-108 Celtics win in Phoenix. Ray Allen added 31 points for the green, … Continue reading Rondo Leads Celtics Running Game in Phoenix
KG Injures Knee in Celtics Loss
The post-All Star break portion of the schedule didn't get off to such a great start last night, as the Celtics lost Kevin Garnett to a knee injury in the first half in the Utah, and ended up losing the game to the Jazz, 90-85. The severity of the injury is not completely known yet, though … Continue reading KG Injures Knee in Celtics Loss
Brady Says He’ll Be Ready For ’09 Opener
Mike Reiss has an optimistic Tom Brady saying that he doesn't see any reason why he won't be ready to go in time for the '09 season opener. Rich Thompson has more on Brady's appearance yesterday, where he made the statements about his recovery. Shalise Manza Young says Brady will likely get into trouble with his head coach … Continue reading Brady Says He’ll Be Ready For ’09 Opener
Bruins Ruin Glen Wesley Night in Raleigh
It was Glen Wesley night in Raleigh, as the Hurricanes honored the former Carolina (and Bruins) defenseman for his many years of on-ice service to the organization. The Bruins then went out beat the 'Canes, 5-1 behind three goals late in the third period, including one from Patrice Bergeron, who is finally showing some signs … Continue reading Bruins Ruin Glen Wesley Night in Raleigh
