The Latest On Nate Robinson To The Celtics (UPDATED)

Sources say the Knicks have reached a tentative agreement on a deal with Boston sending Nate Robinson and a second player to the Celtics for Eddie House, J.R. Giddens and Bill Walker. As of right now we have no idea who the 2nd player from the Knicks will be. Hopefully they just get this deal done already, because I am really sick of reading about it.

I have written this article like 4 times now, so here are the cliff notes.

- I am not a Robinson fan, which apparently makes me a racist.

- I think it is a good trade.

- I will miss Eddie House.

- Robinson can handle the ball, which the Celtics badly need on that 2nd unit.

- I think the Celtics needed to do more.


***UPDATE***

Deal is done it is Robinson and Marcus Landry for Giddens, House, and Walker.

Bill Walker's Dunk

Plus, Scal dancing....

You got to love Scal!!!!

Bill Walker Injury Update

Doc says meniscus tear for Bill Walker and he'll have surgery within a week. Expected out at least 6-8 weeks.

This sucks, because this may be the end of the Bill Walker days in Boston. You hate to see injuries, and you hate to see them to such young kids. His knees just can't take the wear and tear of the NBA season. I guess this injury will open up another roster spot for the upcoming season. Maybe Michael Sweetney?

Billy Walker Injury

Swingman Bill Walker left practice Wednesday and is headed for Boston to get an MRI on his surgically repaired right knee. Walker tore his left ACL while at Kansas State and then hurt the right knee in a workout with the Golden State Warriors in July 2008 and then had surgery a few weeks later.

Walker, who played 29 games last season with the Celtics and also spent time in the NBDL, likely won't play a significant role early in the season. It is uncertain when Walker will return to training camp. Boston.com

This sucks because I love Bill Walker and think he could be an excellent late game defender, and one of those "try hard" players. I don't know how this happened, but I'll make sure I get that to you asap. I hope he's alright.

Bill Walker Interview

Bill Walker talking about next year, and how good he thinks the Celtics will be...

Maybe The Celtics Should Just Stay Put

I was thinking today, maybe the Celtics should just stay put. Maybe they should just trust the trio of Gabe Pruitt, J.R. Giddens, and Bill Walker. I really think they are capable. We saw Glen Davis turn into a crucial player his second year out and all of what I have been reading is that Giddens is tearing it up in the summer league, and anyone who reads this site knows how much I love Bill Walker. Gabe Pruitt is the real wild card here because is he can be a viable PG behind Rondo, is some veteran PG really better than him? I don't think so. If the Celtics lose out on Grant Hill (which it seems more likely everyday), then I really have faith in Bill and J.R. to step it up.

Just a thought.

Another Bill Walker Is The Man Post

As I was at the Celtics/ Hornets game last night, I was able to get to the floor before the game and watch Bill Walker and Sam Cassell scrimmage. As I was shouting Bill's name and telling him that I want to party with him, I realized he is a straight baller and an intense guy. I have never heard more swearing from one human then I did when I was listening to Walker. Doc Rivers 11 year old son was watching from the sideline and as Bill hit a three in Sam's face, he ran up to the 11 year old boy and yelled, "That's what I'm fucking talking about, fuck yea." Rivers son just laughed, but I think he was a little terrified.

Also, I got a wave from Rajon and old friend "Hard Work" Leon Powe.

Either way it was a great game, but I have to call out my boy Rajon a little. Shoot the fucking ball, I don't care if you miss, but shoot the fucking ball! That is the only way you are going to get comfortable and get defenses to guard you. I know you want to pass every time, but just let it rip brother.

Another Bill Walker Bad Ass Moment

Wednesday’s game in Miami also marked the first time that rookies Bill Walker of the C’s and Michael Beasley of the Heat have been on the floor at the same time - albeit now on opposite sides - since their college days at Kansas State.

Far be it for either to say hello, though. There wasn’t even a wave.

“You can’t, man,” he said. “He plays for the Heat now, so I can’t do that. Maybe we’ll talk when we’re off the floor sometime.”

That's right Bill, Fuck everyone else. You are on the Celtics, and you got to display loyalty.

Bill Walker Is The Next Big Thing

If anyone watched the nets game and saw Bill Walker play garbage time at the end of the game has to be excited about the future of this kid. And if your not this quote from the globe will get you excited:
"Only the strong survive. This is a man's game. You want something, you have to go out there and take it. That's my mentality. [Defense] is the only way you're going to stay out there on the court. [Rivers] could have easily just let me sit there. That was a way of just saying I'm thankful to be out there. I'm going to keep on working, stay humble, and try to help out. I didn't know all the inbounding plays. But it was still fun."
Is that not a bad ass quote? I said before the draft that I hoped the Celtics take a chance on this kid and when they traded for him I was ecstatic. He is an intense kid, that if he can develop a consistent three point shot he will be like a more athletic James Posey. Danny Ainge has to get a little credit here, he has hit homeruns with pretty much every one of his second round draft picks (Gomes, G.Davis, Leon Powe, Bill Walker). I just hope the Celtics aren't just playing him to audition him for a trade.

Walker Send Walker To NBDL

"The Celtics sent rookie forward Bill Walker to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Utah Flash, today. Walker is the team’s second assignment to the Flash this season, following the assignment of fellow rookie J.R. Giddens (Boston Globe)."

Good move for the Celtics, these guys need minutes to develop, and that's exactly what they will get from the NBDL. I expect a lot from these guys coming into next season, as long as Giddens keeps his head on straight, he could be a very dynamic player for the Celts. I look forward to seeing these guys next year, I just wish the NBDL games were on TV, because it would be great to see these guys play.

-BMack

Two Things I Learned From The Celtics Game

Darius Miles still does headtaps

and


Bill Walker is the man.

Celtics Introduce New Players

Semih Erden of Turkey (86), J.R. Giddens of New Mexico (4) and Bill Walker(12)

JR Giddens/ Bill Walker

Listen I do not care if this guy had a bad rap in the past. The former Jayhawk turned Lobo has top 15 talent. If not for a barfight in which he got stabbed he would have been a lottery pick. He is extremely explosive, has great 3 point range, he plays with a ton of heart(KG) and has excellent defensive skills and has really good dunking ability. I am not worried about the "character" issues because he is on a team with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and the ultimate professional in Ray Allen, and they will whoop his ass into gear if he starts messing up. With the potential losses of Tony Allen, Eddie House, and Sam Cassell we need some depth at the guard spot and Giddens can definitely add some depth to this roster.

You gotta get when the Giddens is good.

That is what I always say. (starting now)


The Celtics also traded for

Yup Bill Walker!!! I called it, except for the 30th pick not a trade for the 47th pick but hell I will take this. Bill Walker like Giddens if not for an injury would be a lottery pick. Walker is a super athletic player and is an absolute terror when he drives to the hoop. Bill Walker has a good NBA body at being 6-6, 235 and has a ton of range. Congrats Ainge, you are truly the second round master.

and he from time to time pisses himself:

Also
With the last pick they picked up Semih Erden, a 7-1 C from Turkey. That is all.