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BOSTON -- The realization that his rookie season was over set in for Jared Sullinger when he woke up the morning after taking himself out of a game against the Sacramento Kings in late January. The pain in his back wouldn't even allow Sullinger to wa...

The C's need Brandon Bass to recapture his '11-12 form now more than ever.

WALTHAM, Mass. -- Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger did not participate in Thursday's practice session due to back spasms that forced him out of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings, and coach Doc Rivers deemed the rookie questionable f...

BOSTON -- Celtics coach Doc Rivers said rookie Jared Sullinger had been dealing with back woes in recent weeks, but it hadn't forced the first-year forward off the floor until Wednesday's 99-81 triumph over the Sacramento Kings. Sullinger played a...

David Butler II/USA TODAY SportsKevin Garnett works against DeMarcus Cousins on Wednesday night at TD Garden.BOSTON -- Rapid reaction after the Boston Celtics defeated the Sacramento Kings 99-81 on Wednesday night at TD Garden: THE NITTY GRITTY ...

BOSTON -- Boston Celtics rookie forward Jared Sullinger left Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings after just four minutes of floor time due to back spasms and will not return, according to the team. Sullinger appeared to tweak his back on...

BOSTON -- As the Celtics prepare for the first real game without Rajon Rondo, who was diagnosed with a season-ending ACL tear during Sunday's double-overtime win over the Miami Heat, coach Doc Rivers said his team is ready for the challenge. Even ...

Boston Celtics rookie forward Jared Sullinger left Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings due to back spasms and did not return.

Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty ImagesPaul Pierce puts up a shot against the Kings at TD Garden.The Boston Celtics (21-23, 14-9 home) hosts the Sacramento Kings (17-29, 5-17 away) on Wednesday night at TD Garden (7:30 p.m., CSN). Here's what to watch for: ...

Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty ImagesAvery Bradley's return to action will help the Celtics' struggling defense.No pressure, Avery Bradley. The Boston Celtics endured their third consecutive loss by 18 points or more with Sunday's unsightly 118-96 defe...

Ed Szczepanski/USA TODAY SportsRajon Rondo was back on the floor for Boston on Sunday night.Rapid reaction after the Sacramento Kings defeated the Boston Celtics 118-96 on Sunday night at Sleep Train Arena: THE NITTY GRITTY Isaiah Thomas scored a...

The Boston Celtics got a pair of reinforcements for the final game of a four-game road trip as guards Rajon Rondo (hip/thigh) and Leandro Barbosa (family matter) were active for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Rondo sat out Saturday's ...

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsPaul Pierce drives last season against the Kings.The Boston Celtics (14-15, 5-10 away) close out a four-game road trip -- and their 2012 calendar year -- by visiting the Sacramento Kings (10-19, 9-7 home) on Sunday night ...

AP PhotoRajon Rondo sat out Saturday's loss to the Golden State Warriors and could be out again versus the Sacramento Kings. Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (hip) will be a game-time decision when the Celtics close out a four-game road trip by visiti...

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (hip) will be a game-time decision when the Celtics close out a four-game road trip by visiting the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

Kelley L Cox/US PresswirePaul Pierce and the Celtics stumbled against the Sacramento Kings.SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- During Friday's morning shootaround, Celtics coach Doc Rivers asked his players to identify the leading scorer for the Sacramento Kings. ...