The Boston Celtics turned consecutive games against teams they’re jockeying with for playoff positioning into a notice for the rest of the Eastern Conference: They have every intention of breaking off a postseason run. Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and Rajon Rondo dished out double-digit assists for his 17th consecutive game, finishing with 15 to help lead Boston to a…
Former Cat Rajon Rondo dishes out double-digit assists for 17th straight game
Former Cat Antoine Walker announces retirement following D-League finale
Antoine Walker was quite boisterous for the majority of his basketball career, but the former Boston Celticssharpshooter looked like a shell of his former self while playing for the Idaho Stampede in the NBA Development League over the past few seasons. It made sense, then, that his retirement was quite a bit quieter than his entrance into…
Rajon Rondo’s streak of at least 10 assists in a game is the longest in the NBA in 17 years
Rajon Rondo‘s amazing streak of having at least 10 assists in a game is the longest in the NBA in 17 years. He could have trouble extending it, however, against the Indiana Pacers. Rondo hasn’t been very productive in two losses to the Pacers this season for the Boston Celtics entering Saturday night’s matchup at…
Kentucky great Pat Riley to karaoke with LeBron James, Shane Battier
If any NBA player were to host a karaoke night, it would likely be Shane Battier. The Miami Heat forward has somehow convinced co-workers LeBron James and Pat Riley to join in the off-key singing. Per the Palm Beach Post: “The inspiration? ‘A few adult beverages, at a karaoke bar in Houston,’ Shane Battier said.…
Former Cat Kelenna Azubuike signs with Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks signed swingman Kelenna Azubuike to fill the roster spot vacated by Thursday’s release of Sean Williams. Although Azubuike hasn’t played since early in the 2009-10 season because of a knee injury, Mavericks officials are intrigued by the progress Azubuike has made in his rehabilitation efforts, sources said. Azubuike will receive a deal…
Former Cat Antoine Walker sells his NBA Championship ring for $21,500
Antoine Walker‘s NBA Championship ring just sold for $21,500 … which would have been great news for Antoine, if he wouldn’t have been FORCED to sell as part of his bankruptcy case. Walker — who won the ring as a member of the 2006 Miami Heat — filed for bankruptcy back in 2010 … claiming…
Nets waive former Cat Keith Bogans
One day after undergoing surgery to repair a torn deltoid ligament and a broken bone in his left ankle, guard Keith Bogans was waived by the Nets today. The Nets then signed forward Andre Emmett to a 10-day contract. Emmett, a 6-5 forward, had been playing for the Reno Bighorns of the D-League. He had been…
Nets sign former Cat Keith Bogans
The Nets announced this morning the signing of journeyman free agent guard Keith Bogans, a move exercised in conjunction with the release of forward Larry Owens. Terms of Bogans’ contract were not made public by the Nets. “Keith will give us defensive toughness and experience,” Nets general manager Billy King said in a statement released…
Days after voided deal, Chuck Hayes agrees to deal with Sacramento Kings again
The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a contract with forward Chuck Hayes just days after voiding a deal because of a failed physical. Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie announced the multiyear agreement Thursday night. Terms were not immediately available. The Kings voided a $21.3 million, four-year contract with Hayes on Monday, saying he failed a physical. The…
Former Cat Chuck Hayes has a healthy heart and has been cleared to play immediately
Free agent Chuck Hayes, whose four-year deal with the Kings was voided after he failed the team’s physical, has been absolved of any heart issues by the renowned Cleveland Clinic, his agents said Thursday. Hayes underwent “a full day of exhaustive testing and exams” Wednesday, directed by Dr. Steven Nissen, the chairman of cardiovascular medicine at the…