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Brett David Roberts is the lead editor here at Presto In the Paint. Roberts grew up an obsessed Orlando Magic fan and has been watching the Magic since day one. In addition to FanSided, BDR's work is also found on SB Nation's The Dream Shake. Follow @BDRHoops or Contact: Brett_D_Roberts@yahoo

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Los Angeles Lakers Pau Gasol Needs to Embrace Bench Role

There comes a time in every player’s career when he just can’t do the things he used to do.  Usually, the decline can be noticed first by watching a players’ rebound totals from season…Read More

Boston Celtics: KG to Rajon Rondo: ‘Take Care of Yourself’

“The first thing I told him was, do not play Superman…Take care of yourself. I know you think you’re young, but you’re not that young. He’s old in a young body, if you will. But take it seriously.…Read More

NBA Trade Rumors: Boston Celtics’ Jared Sullinger for Orlando Magic’s J.J. Redick?

Marc Stein of ESPN reported via Twitter that the Celtics “covet” Orlando Magic shooting guard J.J. Redick. Size obviously Celts’ priority if they do deal before Feb. 21 trade deadline…Read More

Boston Celtics Team Talk on the Dig N Shot NBA Podcast

  Boston Celtics Talk on the Dig N Shot LAB Podcast Hardwood Houdini voters spoke, and 54 percent of over 700 voters agreed that Danny Ainge should not send Avery Bradley in any trades to obtain…Read More

Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers: Postgame Grades and Analysis

Rajon Rondo fell just two assists shy of a triple-double and the Boston Celtics fought hard all night, but it became apparent in the fourth quarter that the night belonged to the masked man. Kyrie Irving…Read More

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Golden State Warriors David Lee and Stephen Curry Will Headline 2013 Western Conference All-Star Snubs

David Lee is quietly having another monster season, and the majority of the “oohs” and “ahhs”…Read More

A Woman’s Perspective On Chicago Bulls’ Nate Robinson

“He’s adorable.” It’s hard not to roll my eyes, but in the way that you love…Read More

Boston Celtics Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett to Start in 2013 NBA All-Star Game

Rajon Rondo was selected to the 2013 NBA All-Star team to form a starting five with backcourt player…Read More

Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge: “We’re Keeping an Eye on Greg Oden”

“Yeah, so we’re monitoring Greg, like all the NBA teams are, but we have not attempted to…Read More

Meme: Rajon Rondo’s Mid-Range Jumper Ain’t So Bad

  Rajon Rondo’s biggest criticism has been an inability to shoot the ball.  But is it true?…Read More

Rajon Rondo’s Bizarre and Playful Pre-Game Ritual

Jason Terry describes Rajon Rondo‘s pregame action to ESPN: “Rajon Rondo, for sure. His…Read More

NBA Trade Rumors: Should the Celtics Pursue Timofey Mozgov or Samuel Dalembert?

”That doesn’t make a lot of sense to radically change the team when you’re trying to compete to…Read More

NBA Trade Rumors: Boston Celtics Speculation On How to Obtain Memphis Rudy Gay (Without Giving Up Paul Pierce)

Rajon Rondo said recently  that the Celtics “need” Rudy Gay. With the team riding a five…Read More

Re-Drafting the 2008 NBA Draft Class

It’s been four and a half seasons since the 2008 NBA Draft was conducted, and it seems like a…Read More

Re-Drafting the 2009 NBA Draft Class

If the 2009 NBA draft were held over again today, how would it go? I asked a handful of NBA GMs and while…Read More

Miami Heat Sign Waived Celtic Jarvis Varnado

Jarvis Varnado was waived on January 6th by the Boston Celtics, but it didn’t take long for the…Read More

KG to Carmelo Anthony: “Your Wife Tastes Like Honey Nut Cheerios”

Kevin Garnett was reported by Black Sports Online to have told Carmelo Anthony his wife, who he is estranged…Read More

L.A. Lakers Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard Respond to Feud Allegations With Hilarious Photo

Dwight Howard tried to dispel notions that he and Kobe Bryant almost reached fisticuffs by posting the…Read More

NBA Trade Rumors: Cleveland Cavs Omri Casspi Requests Trade; Should Boston Celtics Consider Him?

Omri Casspi has become frustrated with falling out of the rotation in Cleveland.  The Israeli swingman…Read More

NBA Trade Rumors: Dwight Howard on the Move Again?

According to the NY Daily News, a source said Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant got into a heated exchange…Read More