Leon Powe News

Numbers have never been a strength of mine, but I think its time to take a closer look at some.

Tim Weisberg writes the following about the Celtics' pursuit of Pistons free agent forward Rasheed Wallace: Murphy is reporting that the Celtics are willing to offer the full mid level exception for Wallace, but will only give the 35-year-old a two-year deal.

Today is the greatest day I've ever known Can't live for tomorrow I might not have that long -From the Song "Today,'' Smashing Pumpkins Maybe the Celtics can start playing the song during timeouts next season.

When it became apparent Leon Powe was going to need reconstructive knee surgery, and that the impending free agent's chance at a good contract would be imperiled, Doc Rivers said he would do whatever possible for the forward to stay with the Celtics [ team stats ] . The coach is still pulling for Powe, but with a caveat.

With the free-agency period beginning Wednesday morning at 12:01 am EST, Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics will hit the phones in hopes of adding a player or two, as well as begin conversations ... by Sam Esbe 2 191 reads Rankings/List With the free-agency period beginning Wednesday morning at 12:01 am EST, Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics will ...

Quite obviously, I'm in the tank for Leon Powe . I begged the Kings to draft him in 2006 with the No.

It looks like Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge has found at least one piece of the puzzle that he believes will give Boston a greater chance to win the world championship - Detroit free agent Rasheed Wallace.

Ainge says Big 3 may play beyond current contracts Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, defends Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles December 25, 2008.

Jeff on CelticsBlog posted this petition and I think it is a good idea. If you would like the Celtics to bring back Leon Powe, please sign this petition to be sent to the Celtics organization.

The Cleveland Cavaliers , who finished four games better than the Celtics last season, traded for a former MVP and one of the top five big men of all time.

Beyond re-signing their own players , they have only the $5.8 million mid-level exception to offer - preferably split between two good reserves.

Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed yesterday the team will make a qualifying offer to forward Glen Davis .

Ok, I will bite. The Eastern Conference as a three-horse race, with the current conference-champion Orlando Magic beginning their defense... by Sam SB 54 reads Opinion June 28, 2009 Ok, I will bite.

His reputation precedes him, and it also makes him endless fodder for trade rumors.

It's no secret the Celtics will need to strengthen their frontcourt this offseason if they plan on competing for the NBA title next year.

For the Celtics, last night's NBA draft felt like they walked away from Christmas empty-handed, while several other Eastern Conference powers were happy to have new toys to play with, after trades and selections.

I'd rather watch another episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 than tonight's NBA Draft. But since John gets his hair transplant procedures done at night under the cloak of darkness, I'm on draft patrol.

A more important issue for the Celtics [ team stats ] - indeed, the only one that matters - continues to unfold in Malibu.

Saint Mary's Patty Mills drives to the basket while Washington State Cougar Taylor Rochestie tries to cover him in the first half during their first round NIT basketball game at McKeon Pavilion on Tuesday March 17, 2009 in Moraga, Calif.

The prospect of raising banner 18 was put on hiatus until the 2009 season. The Boston Celtics - without Kevin Garnett - came within a game seven of making it back to the Eastern Conference Finals... by Frances White 58 reads Opinion The prospect of raising banner 18 was put on hiatus until the 2009 season.