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Rivers Expects Payton to Wear a Green Uniform Next Season

Aug 30, 2004 4:40 PM EST

No, Gary Payton is not going back to play for the Sonics to finish his career where it began. Some officials back at the Celtic camp see Payton wearing a Celtic uniform for next season’s opener.

Even with a stubborn Gary Payton and a back court stacked with veteran point guards such as Kenny Anderson and Travis Best competing for playing time, the Celtics still expect Payton to be their starter when next season arrives, according to coach Doc Rivers.

Gary Payton has threatened to retire if he is not allowed to stay in LA as a result of his recent trade to the Boston Celtics.

Via The Orlando Sentinel

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Ainge Sorting Out Roster, Eyes Best and Anderson

Aug 29, 2004 10:47 PM EST

With Gary Payton possibly not reporting to the Boston Celtics, Danny Ainge is considering adding one of two veteran point guards, Travis Best or Kenny Anderson.

Best went to high school in nearby Springfield and said "I've always kept my eye on Boston. It might be a nice story to finish up in Boston, back at home, seeing as how I've pretty much played my entire career after high school away from home.

"But sometimes in order to play somewhere you have to feel wanted. At this point, I just have to find a good situation where I'm going to be playing with a solid team that has an opportunity to make the playoffs. I'm not in any rush. There's still a lot of time left in the summer and I'm just getting in shape."

Anderson played for the Celtics for four seasons before being traded to Seattle in the Vin Baker deal.

Either player, while not stellar, will solidify the point guard position with veteran leadership.

Via Boston Globe

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Boston to Sign Draftee Justin Reed

Aug 26, 2004 4:16 AM EST

The Celtics will sign second-round pick (40th overall) Justin Reed today, according to his agent, Mark Bartelstein. The Celtics and Reed agreed to a two-year deal worth approximately $1 million. The first year is guaranteed and the team holds the option on the second. Director of basketball operations Danny Ainge announced last week that Boston planned to sign the 6-foot-8-inch forward from Mississippi.

Via Boston Globe

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Celtics Aug 2004 Archive

  • Ainge Tries to Smooth Over Banks Matter

    Boston Herald | Aug 17, 2004

    Danny Ainge is doing his best job at diplomacy, particularly when it comes to the Marcus Banks situation.

  • Gugliotta surprises Wolves, signs with Celtics

    Boston Celtics Press Release | Aug 16, 2004

    Despite a bevy of media reports indicating Utah Jazz free agent forward Tom Gugliotta would return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where his career found its greatest successes, he signed a contract with the Boston Celtics today.

  • Payton says no to Boston

    The Press-Enterprise | Aug 15, 2004

    As expected the controversy surrounding Gary Payton and his trade to Eastward to the Boston Celtics continued to be drama-riddled yesterday, with Payton making it clear via telephone that his non-presence in Boston at the time when he was meant to report after being traded from the Lakers was no accident.

  • Payton's failure to report has Celtics nervous

    Boston Herald | Aug 14, 2004

    While Boston welcomes point guard Marcus Banks back into the fold via yesterday's ammended Lakers trade, a bigger issue appears to be surfacing.

  • Lakers trade Marcus Banks+2nd rounder for Jumaine Jones

    Celtics.com | Aug 13, 2004

    Boston, MA --The Boston Celtics announced today that the August 6th trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, in which the Celtics received Gary Payton, Rick Fox and a conditional first round draft pick in exchange for Chucky Atkins, Chris Mihm, Marcus Banks and a second round draft choice, has been amended.

  • Fox Files for Divorce from Williams

    FoxSports.com | Aug 10, 2004

    Rick Fox has filed for divorce from Vanessa Williams.

  • Taking Payton's Pulse

    Boston Herald | Aug 8, 2004

    Gary Payton and his family are in Florida for a cruise so it was the perfect opportunity for coach Doc Rivers to meet them.

  • Payton Traded to Celtics

    ESPN | Aug 6, 2004

    It looks like Gary Payton will be back to wearing a greenish uniform for the 3rd time in his career.