Pro Sports Column: Isiah Thomas trade proves Celtics’ future looks bright
February 25, 2015
Filed under Basketball, Journal Pro Sports Column, Sports
Following the NBA trade deadline, the Celtics now have a true scorer in point guard Isiah Thomas. Thomas won’t just replace Rajon Rondo, but can top the former Celtic as a shooter. The Celtics traded bench player Marcus Thornton and a first-round pick they acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers...
A closer look at the Rajon Rondo trade
December 19, 2014
Filed under Journal Pro Sports Column, Sports
It is official: Rajon Rondo has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Rumors swirled the Internet late Wednesday about Boston Celtics’ President and General Manager Danny Ainge listening to potential trade offers. ESPN writer Marc Stein broke the official news on Thursday of the two teams finalizing a...
Rondo’s injury hurts his leadership capability
October 1, 2014
Filed under Basketball, Sports
Rajon Rondo was stuck on the sidelines for the first half of the 2013-14 season after a devastating ACL tear. The veteran point guard returned for only 30 games, and although productive, did not make a large enough impact to help the Celtics win games. Rondo will miss even more precious time now,...
Boston Celtics looking to make moves before the trade deadline
February 19, 2014
Filed under Sports
By Chris Frangolini The Boston Celtics currently stand 19-35 (12th in Eastern Conference) as they approach the final stretch of the 2013-2014 basketball season. Needless to say, it has been a difficult year for the Celtics, plagued with injuries, lack of experience (youth), and a roster overhaul....
