Point Problems in Boston

Boston goes into the season with three point guards. Randy Brown played in 54 games last season. Kenny Anderson played in 33 games. Chris Herren played in 25 games. That left Milt Palacio -- who couldn't make it as the Grizz' back-up -- to play in 58 games. Quarterback-by-committee can work, but not with so many injuries. Now Randy Brown appears to be suffering the same injury that disabled him last season.

The result? They're looking at Chris Herren again. Herren was in Italy, but appears to have lost his position with the Bologna club. His contract hasn't been ended, so GM Chris Wallace can't talk about signing him. The Celtics look set at the 2, 3 and 4 positions, but it remains to be seen how well their committees at the 1 and 5 positions will work.

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Herren Finished in Italy

In his weekly rundown of the NBA, the Boston Globe's Peter May reports that Chris Herren won't be the point guard for the Fortitudo Bologna team he signed with in July. There are conflicting reports and rumors as to what exactly happened with Herren in Italy. Herren left the team a week ago while it was in Chiavari for training camp but never rejoined it. He remained in the Bologna area with his wife, Heather, who is pregnant. Bologna has signed ex-Laker John Celestand to take Herren's place.

May also talks about the travels of George Shinn and Ray Wooldridge to Louisville. He refers to them as "the Dumb and Dumber of the NBA." As a testament to ownership's performance, the Hornets are struggling with season ticket sales. May also reports that Louisville already contemplated an NBA team sharing the limited entertainment dollars when the Grizzlies came shopping. Louisville University President John Shumaker says the economics don't work.

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Jack Ramsey Heading to Boston

The Boston Herald's Steve Bulpett reports that Jack Ramsey is heading to Boston. He won't be paid, but he wants to help ensure son-in-law Jim O'Brien is successful as the Celtics' coach. Also, Boston is looking at bringing more than 14 players to camp. This is a change from what they've been saying the past month or so.

Bulpett also suggests there could be some schedule changes as a result of the coming war on terrorism. Although the teams usually fly on charters, referees could face difficulties since they fly charter. His article reviews a few other stories from around the league, including Anthony Mason in Milwaukee and the possible relocation of the Charlotte Hornets to Louisville.

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