http://www.mail.com/people/3622-rajon-rondo.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/3622-rajon-rondo.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857650-brook-lopez-replaces-rondo-all-star-game.html NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez has been chosen to replace the injured Rajon Rondo on the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Commissioner David Stern on Wednesday selected Lopez, who is averaging 18.6 points and 7.3 rebounds for the second-place Nets. Rondo, the Boston Celtics point guard who was voted to start the Feb. 17 game in Houston,... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857650-brook-lopez-replaces-rondo-all-star-game.html 2013-01-30T21:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849728-loss-rondo-year-hurts-celts-playoff-chances.html BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics' grip on the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference already was slipping. Now they'll have to hang on without Rajon Rondo. Boston's star point guard will miss the rest of the season and undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Celtics won without him on Sunday, beating the Miami Heat 100-9... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849728-loss-rondo-year-hurts-celts-playoff-chances.html 2013-01-28T08:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849662-celtics-rondo-tears-acl-season.html BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star point guard Rajon Rondo will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The news came during Boston's 100-98 double-overtime win over the Miami Heat on Sunday in which Ray Allen returned to his old home court for the first time. "New guys are going to get an opportunity now," Bos... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849662-celtics-rondo-tears-acl-season.html 2013-01-27T23:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1847312-korver-27-hawks-top-celtics-123-111-2-ot.html ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Korver said the Hawks owed the Celtics a big comeback. This one was really big. Korver scored 27 points, most on 3-pointers, and Atlanta overcame a 27-point deficit in the first half to beat Boston 123-111 in double-overtime on Friday night, handing the Celtics their sixth straight loss. Boston's ... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1847312-korver-27-hawks-top-celtics-123-111-2-ot.html 2013-01-26T03:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844890-anthonys-28-points-lead-knicks-celts-89-86.html BOSTON (AP) — Carmelo Anthony's ill feelings toward Kevin Garnett didn't last long. His streak of 20-point games goes on. In their first meeting since a verbal clash led to Anthony's one-game suspension, New York's All-Star forward scored 28 points and the Knicks ended an 11-game losing streak in Boston with an 89-86 victory over the Celtics on Thursday n... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844890-anthonys-28-points-lead-knicks-celts-89-86.html 2013-01-25T04:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844664-duncan-14th-nba-all-star-nod-2-bulls-chosen.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Duncan was selected to his 14th All-Star game, Spurs teammate Tony Parker is joining him, and the Chicago Bulls also had two reserves chosen Thursday for next month's game in Houston. Joakim Noah and Luol Deng were picked from the Bulls, who have stayed in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race despite the season-long absence... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844664-duncan-14th-nba-all-star-nod-2-bulls-chosen.html 2013-01-25T03:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1831410-bulls-extend-friday-road-show-beat-celtics-ot.html BOSTON (AP) — In the midst of a boisterous Bulls locker room, players talked about what a crazy game it was. It was only fitting that they won it on a tough, unconventional shot. Marco Belinelli made an off-balance fadeaway with 3.1 seconds left, Jimmy Butler scored six points in overtime and Chicago extended its Friday night road show by beating the Bost... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 03:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1831410-bulls-extend-friday-road-show-beat-celtics-ot.html 2013-01-19T03:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1828648-bryant-record-15th-straight-all-star-start.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kobe Bryant has been voted to his NBA-record 15th consecutive All-Star start, leading four Los Angeles players into next month's game. Lakers teammate Dwight Howard and the Clippers' Chris Paul and Blake Griffin will join Bryant in the Western Conference lineup for the Feb. 17 game in Houston. Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, the MVP of last ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1828648-bryant-record-15th-straight-all-star-start.html 2013-01-18T00:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1826272-hornets-win-matchup-doc-austin-rivers-90-78.html BOSTON (AP) — New Orleans Hornets rookie Austin Rivers sank a layup and ran past the Boston Celtics' bench on his way back down the floor. Doc Rivers had to fight his fatherly instinct and ignore him. "I was about to say something and I didn't; I caught myself. I forgot he was on the other team," the Celtics coach said after facing his son for the first t... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1826272-hornets-win-matchup-doc-austin-rivers-90-78.html 2013-01-17T03:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1805688-celtics-beat-knicks-matchup-season.html NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett jawed from baseline to midcourt, and Anthony still had more to say. So the Knicks forward went toward the Celtics locker room after the game to keep shouting, taking his frustrations from the court right along with him and perhaps risking an NBA suspension. Paul Pierce scored 23 points, and Boston beat New... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1805688-celtics-beat-knicks-matchup-season.html 2013-01-08T05:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1805024-bostons-rondo-suspended-game-bumping-official.html NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended again, with coach Doc Rivers wondering if it's as much for Rondo's reputation as the incident. Rondo was banned one game without pay Monday for making contact with a referee and failure to cooperate with an NBA investigation. With 3:19 remaining in the third quarter of the Celtics' ... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1805024-bostons-rondo-suspended-game-bumping-official.html 2013-01-07T23:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1791740-warriors-whip-short-handed-celtics-101-83.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — What a December to remember for the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry had 22 points and nine assists, David Lee scored 20 points and the Warriors whipped the short-handed Boston Celtics 101-83 on Saturday night to close out a memorable month. Golden State (21-10) finished December with a 12-4 record and has at least 20 wins befor... Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1791740-warriors-whip-short-handed-celtics-101-83.html 2012-12-30T05:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1789364-clippers-roll-celtics-106-77.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Clippers came roaring out of the opening tip and kept on going to their 15th consecutive victory. Boosted by an early 24-9 lead their starters provided, Los Angeles beat Boston 106-77 on Thursday night to become the first team to win that many in a row since the Celtics four years ago. Matt Barnes tied his season high with 21 points... Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1789364-clippers-roll-celtics-106-77.html 2012-12-28T06:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1786524-rondo-leads-celtics-nets-93-76.html NEW YORK (AP) — Rajon Rondo lost his cool, and any chance at history, in the second quarter when Boston last met Brooklyn. This time, the second period featured some of the best basketball the Celtics have played this season. Rondo scored 19 points in his first full game against the Nets this season, and the Celtics won 93-76 on Tuesday in another game wi... Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1786524-rondo-leads-celtics-nets-93-76.html 2012-12-25T20:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1768088-mchale-garnett-embrace-rockets-top-celtics.html HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Garnett, his eyes fixed low, walked over to Kevin McHale after the final buzzer and gave him a long hug. Several other Celtics followed, embracing the Houston Rockets coach and expressing their condolences on the death of his daughter before McHale wiped away a tear and headed for the locker room. It was a touching end to Houston's 10... Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1768088-mchale-garnett-embrace-rockets-top-celtics.html 2012-12-15T05:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1752390-turner-hits-winner-ot-76ers-top-celtics-95-94.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Evan Turner forgot about the missed shots and craved another chance. His short memory proved useful in the clutch for the 76ers. Turner drove past Courtney Lee and tossed up an off-balance, right-handed shot for the winner with 3.9 seconds left to lead Philadelphia to a 95-94 overtime win against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. ... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1752390-turner-hits-winner-ot-76ers-top-celtics-95-94.html 2012-12-08T03:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1735278-nba-fines-spurs-250000-sending-starters.html Gregg Popovich sent his best players home, deciding they reached the end of the road before the trip was over. For that, and for keeping it a secret, the San Antonio Spurs were fined $250,000 by the NBA on Friday. Commissioner David Stern said the Spurs "did a disservice to the league and our fans" when they didn't bring Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Gino... Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1735278-nba-fines-spurs-250000-sending-starters.html 2012-12-01T00:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1730346-rondo-ejected-nets-beat-celtics-95-83.html BOSTON (AP) — Doc Rivers wants the Boston Celtics to be tough — not violent. The message came too late for Rajon Rondo. The Celtics point guard was ejected from Wednesday night's game against the Nets when he retaliated for a hard foul against Kevin Garnett by shoving Brooklyn forward Kris Humphries into the courtside seats. Rondo, Humphries and Nets forw... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1730346-rondo-ejected-nets-beat-celtics-95-83.html 2012-11-29T03:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1730238-rondo-humphries-wallace-ejected-fight.html BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was ejected in the second quarter of Wednesday night's game against Brooklyn when he shoved Kris Humphries after the Nets forward knocked Kevin Garnett to the ground with a hard foul. Humphries was given two technical fouls and ejected. Nets forward Gerald Wallace, who joined the fray under the Boston b... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1730238-rondo-humphries-wallace-ejected-fight.html 2012-11-29T01:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1728214-lebron-knicks-top-nba-jersey-sale-lists.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James is atop the NBA's jersey-sales list once again. The Miami Heat star has the league's hottest-selling jersey, marking the third time the NBA's reigning MVP and Finals MVP has held that distinction. James was No. 4 in the most recent rankings, released in April. Since then, all he's done is win his third MVP awa... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1728214-lebron-knicks-top-nba-jersey-sale-lists.html 2012-11-28T12:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1667954-rings-banner-win-heat-top-celtics-120-107.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James limped off with leg cramps two times in the second half. He wasn't worried about the outcome. By now, he knows the depth of the Miami Heat roster. And on ring night, there was no way the reigning NBA champions were going to have their party spoiled. Dwyane Wade scored 29 points, James finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds despi... Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1667954-rings-banner-win-heat-top-celtics-120-107.html 2012-10-31T06:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1667622-heat-rings-then-win-celtics-120-107.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James got cramps, Ray Allen was snubbed and Dwyane Wade was steaming. None of that spoiled the Miami Heat mood on ring night. Wade scored 29 points, James finished 26 points and 10 rebounds while missing much of the second half because of cramps in both legs, and the reigning NBA champion Heat beat the Boston Celtics 120-107 on Tuesday... Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1667622-heat-rings-then-win-celtics-120-107.html 2012-10-31T03:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1665650-heat-to-raise-banner-then-host-celtics-opener.html MIAMI (AP) — The last time the Boston Celtics played a game that truly counted, they had to endure a Miami Heat celebration. New season, same deal. Only this time, the party will come before tip-off — not after the final horn. LeBron James gets his long-awaited first championship ring Tuesday night, when the Heat pay homage to last season's NBA title with... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1665650-heat-to-raise-banner-then-host-celtics-opener.html 2012-10-30T06:49:00Z