J.R. Giddens News

Ray Allen is just getting over the 5 stitches he received courtesy of a Kendrick Perkins elbow during a walk through of some of the plays.

The Celtics aren't the first NBA team to eliminate shootarounds, or to experiment with ways to maximize sleep.

's just-completed agreement on a contract extension, the Celtics point guard's verbal beef with Charlotte Hornets star has taken on an extended life.

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A day before the deadline to extend players in the fourth year of their rookie-scale contracts, point guard Rajon Rondo said he wanted to be a Celtic for life - but added that life would go on if he wasn't. According to published reports, including one on ESPN.com , Bill Duffy , agent for Rondo, and Celtics general manager Danny Ainge were to meet ...

Via Chad Ford : The only other player from the first-round class of 2008 to have their third year option declined was the Celtics' J.R. Giddens.

By Zach Lowe , CelticsHub.com @ November 3rd, 9:42 am I've never been shy in my view that J.R. Giddens just doesn't look like an NBA player when he gets on the court.

Everyone loves a good, scrappy defender. Hustle should always be applauded. A high basketball IQ is an important asset for a young player.

Celtics president Danny Ainge announced yesterday that rather than suspend Glen Davis for an early-morning fight with a childhood friend Monday that left Davis with a broken right thumb, he would rather levy a fine and allow Davis to remain with the team while he recuperates.

Toronto Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu shoots against Boston Celtics defenders Marquis Daniels and J.R. Giddens during the first half of their preseason NBA basketball game in Toronto October 18, 2009.

Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday, October 27 7:30 PM ET Regular Season Game #1, Away Game #1 TV: TNT Opening night is finally here! The regular refs are in place.

Lester Hudson didn't have another plan. He wasn't thinking about going overseas and coming back.

By Chris Sheridan At first glance upon seeing Michael Sweetney in a Boston uniform, you couldn't help but think: Fat chance he'll make the team.

By Brian Robb , CelticsHub.com @ October 23rd, 1:34 pm As we enter the final weekend before the start of regular season basketball, theA Celtics roster situation has begun to come into focus.

J.R. Giddens had been in a very good mood, shooting hoops on the famed Madison Square Garden floor.

Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, October 21 7:00 PM ET TV: CSN HD, LP 752 Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio Doc has said that he is going to sit out his starters in this game.

A few notes from Tuesday night's tilt in the Garden as the Celtics wrap up their preseason.

Asked about the tape, which wraps just below his surgically repaired right knee and has two strips extending down his shin, Garnett said he doesn't know anything about it other than it works.

It has not taken long for Marquis Daniels and Eddie House to develop an understanding during the Celtics' exhibition season.

Boston Celtics at New York Knicks Tuesday, October 18, 2009 7:30 PM ET TV: MSG, CSN HD, LP 752, 753 Madison Square Garden This should be the final tuneup before the regular season starts.