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O'Bryant works out for first time as a Celtic (AP)

All it took for Patrick O'Bryant to understand the significance of signing with the Boston Celtics was a look to the rafters of the training facility. That's where the 17th NBA championship banner hangs. "There's a lot of tradition here and you see all the banners in the stands and you see the newest one and it says '08"' O'Bryant said.

Celtics Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Celtics very much wanted to retain James Posey, a key reserve on the championship squad, but they were outbid by the New Orleans Hornets.

Posey moved to the Big Easy to take a four-year, $25 million contract, according to his agent.

"We place value on players," Boston general manager Danny Ainge said before Posey's deal was announced. "We try to maximize a player's talent and their value as we manage our business. So we have a number of what we think are good deals for the Celtics out there, and that's what we're trying to do.

"We can't get caught up in chasing players and getting into a bidding war. There are some players you do have to outbid the rest of the league for, but we're trying to stay within our plan for what we need to do."

The Celtics'...

With Posey gone, what moves will Boston make? (Yahoo! Sports)

James Posey is off to New Orleans. So, what now for the Boston Celtics ? Available free agents include Michael...

Celtics sign C O"Bryant (PA SportsTicker)

The Boston Celtics signed free agent center Patrick O'Bryant on Wednesday.

Reports: Hornets sign F Posey (PA SportsTicker)

One month after winning his second NBA championship in three years, James Posey apparently is headed to the Big Easy.

For Boston Celtics it's banner No. 17, DVD No. 1 (AP)

The "Beat L.A!" chants echoed through the Boston Garden again Monday night as the Celtics celebrated their latest NBA title with the premiere of their championship DVD. Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and a handful of other Celtics gathered with a few hundred fans in the Legends restaurant at the Garden to relive the 2007-08 season.

Bill Russell writing book about coach Red Auerbach (AP)

Basketball great Bill Russell is working on a memoir about his friendship with the late Red Auerbach, the Boston Celtics coach for whom Russell starred on a long run of championship teams. "Red and Me" will be published by HarperCollins in Spring 2009. "Arnold Jacob Auerbach passed on Oct. 28, 2006 -- almost 50 years from when I joined his Boston Celtics," Russell said Monday in a statement.

Hawks' Law believes he has much yet to prove (Yahoo! Sports)

Acie Law IV doesn't mind working without the boisterous crowds, the bright lights and the glamour of the NBA.

NBA job no slam dunk for Green (Yahoo! Sports)

Gerald Green hopes NBA career brings him more than dunk title.

All the Kings' men might no longer include Artest (Yahoo! Sports)

With the Kings looking to move forward, Ron Artest's future could lead him 400 miles south.

Celtics sign ex-Warrior O'Bryant (Yahoo! Sports)

The Boston Celtics are hoping a more mature Patrick O'Bryant will reach his potential after failing to do so...

Nets to sign veteran forward Najera (Yahoo! Sports)

Nets strengthen bench by adding veteran forward Eduardo Najera.

Summer school for Mayo, Love (Yahoo! Sports)

Mayo, Love top Vegas crop this summer.

With addition of Brand, O'Neal the Atlantic just got tougher (Yahoo! Sports)

The Boston Celtics won the Atlantic Division by 25 games last season. But with the addition of Elton Brand and...

Posey could make decision 'in next day or so' (Yahoo! Sports)

The Boston Globe reports free agent James Posey could make a decision about where he'll play next year in...

Celtics up offer for Posey (Yahoo! Sports)

Celtics swingman James Posey now can sign a new contract at any time. Unfortunately for the NBA champion Boston...

FBI to investigate Celtics fan's death (AP)

The FBI will investigate whether Boston police used excessive force while arresting a man who later stopped breathing during Celtics championship celebrations. David Woodman stopped breathing while in custody and died 11 days after police say they spotted him drinking from an open container of what they believed was alcohol.

Hornets focused on landing Boston's Posey (Yahoo! Sports)

The Hornets are targeting Boston Celtics free agent James Posey to solve their needs at shooting guard, but...

Orlando Summer League: Santa Doc (Yahoo! Sports)

Regular BLS contributor Nick Friedell attended yesterday's Orlando Pro Summer League and is filing a few...

A most unusual and irreverent NBA mock draft (SportingNews.com)

At the NBA draft, millions of dollars are involved, jobs are hanging in the balance, and the future of the league is at stake. This is business, serious business -- but that doesn't mean there can't be a mock draft with a sense of humor.

Q&A with Kevin Love, Brandon Rush and Anthony Randolph (SportingNews.com)

SN's Bill Eichenberger caught up with three probable first-round picks the day before the NBA draft in New York City.

Mantras all the new draftees should learn (SportingNews.com)

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Rondo may only be beginning to tap his potential (SportingNews.com)

Point guard Rajon Rondo has taken great strides this season. With his unique blend of skills and measureables, he could blossom into something special -- if he's given the chance.

NBA Finals Matchup: Celtics vs. Lakers (SportingNews.com)

Well, we all got what we wanted: The two top-seeded teams, regular-season powerhouses with enough history to...

Kobe's failure could pave way for far greater success (SportingNews.com)

In his Finals failure this season, Kobe Bryant might well be setting himself up to validate his legacy and answer questions about his credibility.