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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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Doc Rivers: An NBA Team USA Coach Will Have a ‘Disadvantage’

“Honestly, I think that’s a hard job for an NBA coach.  First of all, hopefully you’re playing in June, and college coaches are done in March. They have a lot more time to prepare.  The biggest…Read More

Vince Carter Doesn’t Think the Dallas Mavericks Will Miss Jason Terry

For all the Celtics have gained in Jason Terry, Vince Carter doesn’t think the Mavericks will miss the sixth man.  Vince, of course, assumes he’ll assume that role of providing punch scoring…Read More

Boston Celtics Injury to Brandon Bass Clouds Frontcourt Rotation

Brandon Bass suffered an injury in Thursday’s preseason game, tweaking the same knee that troubled him last year.  Since the game was a preseason contest, the Celtics took the necessary precautions…Read More

Boston Celtics Signing of Leandro Barbosa Signals Different Approach to Point Guard Duties

“I love his speed, his ability to handle the ball. we don’t have a backup point (guard), but we have another ballhandler. Our theory is if we throw three ballhandlers out on the floor, someone can…Read More

Boston Celtics 2013 Free Agency Target No. 3: Charlotte Bobcats’ Gerald Henderson

Gerald HendersonIt’s weird to consider the co-captain of the Charlotte Bobcats likely won’t be re-signed.  Gerald Henderson has a lot of value as a scorer, but couldn’t start on the…Read More

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Boston Celtics 2013 Free Agency Target No. 2: Detroit Pistons’ Austin Daye

The Detroit Pistons are said to be “unlikely” to re-sign Austin Daye according to an inside…Read More

2013 Free Agency Target No. 1: Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan

  According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Toronto Raptors are looking for DeMar DeRozan to “wow”…Read More

2013 NBA Free Agent Watch: Taj Gibson Unlikely to Hit Market

On September 12th, I speculated that Taj Gibson could have been a great player for the Celtics to target…Read More

NBA Free Agency: What will Leandro Barbosa Bring to the Boston Celtics Backcourt?

Weeks ago, Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge said he would not pursue a veteran guard to back up Rajon Rondo. …Read More

Paul Pierce Likes the Versatility of Boston Celtics Roster

You just look at the personnel…When you throw Jeff Green in the mix after being out a year, you know…Read More

Doc Rivers: Boston Celtics Roster Moves Were Not Made To React to Miami Heat

That’s the one thing we don’t do.  We just make moves to make us the best team we can possibly…Read More

Hypothetical Finals Showdown: Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are a pretty stacked squad in the tougher of the two conferences. In the East, they…Read More

Video: Scientific Expose on the Nature of Mambas, by Dr. Brian Scalabrine

“The White Mamba is the world’s most dormant snake. It just chills. It just watches and…Read More

KG Can’t Be Bothered to Learn Rookies’ Names

Kevin Garnett has a long standing tradition of not calling rookies by their name.  He’s earned…Read More

What Lineup Will Doc Rivers Use to Close Games?

Fans are so quick to make a to-do about who starts the game, but basketball purists realize that the…Read More

​Where the Boston Celtics Players Rank in NBA Fantasy Basketball

NBA Fantasy basketball is just around the corner, so it seems like a good time to turn our attention…Read More

First Round Draft Selections For NBA Fantasy Keeper Leagues

I’ve participated mainly in keeper leagues for fantasy.  I do standard redraft leagues, too, but…Read More

Paul Pierce’s Loyalty May Be Rewarded Again

“It was difficult not only losing, but not understanding what was next.  A lot of that went in my…Read More

How do the Boston Celtics Stack up Against the San Antonio Spurs?

San Antonio is the team that just never has to rebuild.  They posted the best record in the West last…Read More

The 50 Greatest Players to Never Make an All-Star Team, Part IV

Last episode of mine, in part I, I looked at five of the guards on the list of the best players that…Read More