Rivers, Gentry praise Perkins

...both Celtics coach Doc Rivers and Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry were effusive in their praise of Kendrick Perkins. After the game, Amare Stoudemire wasn't so kind. Asked about Perkins' development and his maturity...

Richardson, Nash lift Suns past Garnett, Celtics

Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds and the Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Celtics 110-103.

2010 is the king of free agency, but 2011 is no slouch

...Tony Parker Pau Gasol David West Caron Butler Leandro Barbosa Shane Battier Michael Dunleavy, Jr. Nene Kendrick Perkins Jamal Crawford ESPN's updated list of restricted and unrestricted 2010 and 2011 free agents has...

Daily Dime: What's wrong with the Cavs?

...outside to Ryan Anderson or Rashard Lewis (when he returns). The Celtics can go inside with Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Garnett or they can let Rasheed Wallace stretch the defense with his jumper. The...

Celtics endure against Wolves

Some thoughts after the unbeaten Celtics escaped with a 92-90 triumph over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minnesota. Tired legs: The Celtics ...

Celtics-Timberwolves Preview

Celtics-Timberwolves Preview

Free agents: 2010 and 2011

Who's on track to become a free agent in the summers of 2010 and 2011? We've got the lists.

Perkins delivers when number is called in fourth

BOSTON -- Kendrick Perkins didn't get a chance to contribute the last time the Celtics survived a nip-and...

Rondo, Paul mix it up

...all. That's all it is: It's two competitive guys butting heads." Said Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, "Sometimes you get into a little noise, talking, but it ain't nothing serious, I don...

Celtics dominant in first half

...more respect for Okafor's presence inside than his old UConn teammate. Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Kendrick Perkins all chose to settle for 10- or 15-foot jumpers rather than attacking the basket -- but...

Allen runs down Bulls

Ray Allen sparks rout with hot second quarter.

Say "Cheese"

...present for the picture. Afterward, he hung around the court, first talking to fellow big men Kendrick Perkins and Shelden Williams, then chatted with director of basketball operations Danny Ainge. Davis and Ainge shared...

BOSTON - OCTOBER 09: Kendrick Perkins #43 of the Boston Celtics moves the ball against David Lee #42 of the New York...

Fantasy Forecaster: Week 2

Neil Tardy looks at the second week of NBA action and points out some of the best and worst matchups.

So we meet again

In playoff rematch, Bulls will have their hands full with reloaded Celtics.