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Arena owners face huge hit as a result of NBA lockout 11:44 AM Wed, Aug 24, 2011 | Permalink | Write a comment By Mike McDermott    Email According to Bloomberg, arena operators stand to lose more than $1 billion if the NBA lockout results in cancellation of the 2011-12 season. The 30 teams in the NBA generated $1.1 billion in gate receipts revenues last year, according to...... >> Continue reading Arena owners face huge hit as a result of NBA lockout  Tags  Boston Celtics

Celtics plan to play first preseason game at The Dunk 2:15 PM Thu, Aug 18, 2011 | Permalink | Write a comment By Mike McDermott    Email The Boston Celtics have just announced their preseason schedule, and the first game is set to be played in Providence at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Only problem is, with the NBA in lockout mode, there is certainly no guarantee of...... >> Continue reading Celtics plan to play first preseason game at The Dunk  Tags  Boston Celtics

Rondo: Perkins trade had undue effect on team's performance 10:54 AM Tue, Jul 26, 2011 | Permalink | Write a comment By Mike McDermott    Email Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, in an interview with Yahoo! Sports' Marc J. Spears, reflected yesterday on the impact of the trade that sent his good friend, center Kendrick Perkins, to the Oklahoma City Thunder: "It wasn't like the...... >> Continue reading Rondo: Perkins trade had undue effect on team's performance  Tags  Boston Celtics

NBA to release schedule on Tuesday despite lockout 12:21 PM Mon, Jul 18, 2011 | Permalink | Write a comment By Corey Bourassa    Email The NBA will release its 2011-12 schedule on Tuesday despite a lockout that is now almost three weeks old. A league spokesman told ESPN that the schedule would be released on Tuesday afternoon on NBA TV beginning at 2 p.m....... >> Continue reading NBA to release schedule on Tuesday despite lockout  Tags  Boston Celtics

Larry Bird the headliner tonight at The Tradition 9:31 AM Tue, Jun 28, 2011 | Permalink | Write a comment By Mike McDermott    Email Celtics legend Larry Bird will receive a lifetime achievement award tonight at "The Tradition," the 10th annual celebration hosted by the Boston Sports Museum. The event begins at 5:30 with a reception, followed by the regular program at 7:15. Tickets...... >> Continue reading Larry Bird the headliner tonight at The Tradition  Tags  Boston Celtics

Ainge, Doc hit radio waves to talk Celtics 4:44 PM Thu, May 12, 2011 | Permalink | Write a comment By Kevin McNamara    Email The Celtics flew home late Wednesday night and have since scattered. No one was available for discussions on the team's future. That will wait until Friday when the team has set a press conference with president Danny Ainge. Yet...... >> Continue reading Ainge, Doc hit radio waves to talk Celtics  Tags  Boston Celtics

Doc Rivers says Celtics aren't done; likely to return as coach 11:04 PM Wed, May 11, 2011 | Permalink | Write a comment By Kevin McNamara    Email MIAMI - Contrary to what is likely a popular opinion around New England right about now, the Boston Celtics' window of opportunity to land an 18th NBA title is not closed. At least that's what Doc Rivers feels. With...... >> Continue reading Doc Rivers says Celtics aren't done; likely to return as coach  Tags  Boston Celtics