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Boston Celtics Blog | ESPN Boston — The Celtics have four nonguaranteed contracts for the 2012-13 season, one of which is the much-publicized June 30th date upon which Paul Pierce's $15.3 million salary goes guaranteed (only $5 million is guaranteed if waived before then). The indispensable salary site ShamSports.com updated today with more details about the trigger dates in the contracts of those inked by Terrence Williams, Shavlik Randolph, and DJ White during the 2011-12 season. A quick breakdown: TERRENCE WILLIAMS: Williams is set to earn $947,907 next season.

Boston Celtics May 17, 2013

Shavlik Randolph is found money

CelticsBlog — Don't you just love that feeling of pulling out a coat or pair of pants that you haven't worn in half a year and finding money in it (or something that you had been looking for)? It is unexpected and a minor thrill. That's a bit like how I feel about Shavlik Randolph. I had zero expectations of him. None. Zippy. So basically it wasn't hard for him to exceed my expectations. Now, all of a sudden, I'm penciling him into the rotation for next year. How did this happen? In a word, rebounds. Report Card: Shavlik Randolph - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston Randolph carved out a regu...

Boston Celtics May 11, 2013

Report Card: Shavlik Randolph

Boston Celtics Blog | ESPN Boston — Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty ImagesShavlik Randolph skies for a rebound during regular-season action.After the Boston Celtics' 2012-13 campaign met an untimely end, we've busted out our red pens and assigned grades to each player based on their individual performances this season. This is the third in a series of end-of-the-season report cards: Player: Shavlik Randolph 2012-13 averages: 4.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 12.4 mpg, 58.3 FG% 2012-13 salary: $258,000 Season in a paragraph: After putting up some eye-opening numbers (34 points, 15 rebounds per game) in China with the Foshan Long Lions, Randolph arr...

Boston Celtics May 11, 2013

Terrence Williams to the rescue

CelticsBlog — Doc used a seven man rotation yesterday that didn't feature Courtney Lee, Jordan Crawford, or Chris Wilcox. He didn't throw in D.J. White, Shavlik Randolph, or Fab Melo to give Garnett a blow. Instead, he went to Terrence Williams. The Terrence Williams that spent much of the 2013 season with the Guangdong Southern Tigers. The Terrence Williams that has spent four years in the NBA with four different teams. That Terrence Williams. In Doc's words, "Sometimes you pull out a card. It was him tonight." After the game, the vets gushed at his play: Williams earning Celtics trust in pl...

Boston Celtics May 2, 2013

Bruised back won't slow Randolph

Boston Celtics Blog | ESPN Boston — NEW YORK -- Despite sitting out the second half of Boston's regular-season finale against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday with a sore lower back, Celtics forward Shavlik Randolph said before the team's final pre-playoffs practice on Friday that the injury is nothing more than a bruise. Randolph said he isn't expecting to be limited when the Celtics open their Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series with the New York Knicks with Game 1 on Saturday.

Boston Celtics April 20, 2013

Can Shav rebound in finale?

Boston Celtics Blog | ESPN Boston — Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers gave Shavlik Randolph a quick hook during Saturday's win in Orlando, pulling the big man a mere 46 seconds into his first shift and he didn't play again until the final minutes. What happened? Barry Chin/Boston Globe/GettyShavlik Randolph throws down a dunk for the Boston Celtics."Defense," said Rivers. "Defensively, he’s got to know our schemes and I just explained that to him." Randolph got outmuscled by Nikola Vucevic for a quick bucket after checking in, then fouled Vucevic trying to force him off the blocks next trip down.

Boston Celtics April 17, 2013

Randolph reflects on 'shocking' tragedy

Boston Celtics Blog | ESPN Boston — WALTHAM, Mass. -- Boston Celtics forward Shavlik Randolph woke from a mid-afternoon nap on Monday to an influx of missed calls from family members, his safety being their top priority. Randolph was confused at first, unaware of the two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. A glance at the news quickly brought Randolph up to speed. "I was shocked. I didn't realize it had happened," Randolph said prior to Tuesday's practice. "I had woken up from a nap and I had like 20 missed calls from my family members and they told me what happened.

Boston Celtics April 16, 2013

Shavlik Randolph hitting stride with Celtics

Boston Globe — Jerry Quarry was a rugged heavyweight contender in the 1960s and ’70s who routinely got his face rearranged by some of boxing’s finest — Ali, Frazier, Patterson.    

Boston Celtics April 8, 2013

For Randolph, it’s no big deal

Boston Herald — A couple of months ago, Shavlik Randolph was The Man . . . with the Foshan Long Lions. Having been exiled to China after failing to make the lottery-bound Washington Wizards in training camp, he was quite literally miles away from his dream job.On Sunday, even with Kevin Garnett back from an injury, he was the first big man off the bench for the Celtics, a club preparing for the NBA playoffs.As they say in Beijing, vive la difference.

Boston Celtics April 8, 2013

Bloody good play for Shav

Boston Celtics Blog | ESPN Boston — Jared Wickerham/Getty ImagesThe only thing that can slow Shavlik Randolph lately: A two-week nosebleed.Boston Celtics center Shavlik Randolph got hit in the face so hard last month in Memphis that the slightest touch restarts what amounts to a two-week nosebleed. During the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Washington Wizards, after the latest thump aggravated the familiar red trickle, Randolph sat on the Boston bench with two wads of cotton jammed up his nostrils and a huge grin.

Boston Celtics April 8, 2013

Cut by Wizards in training camp, Shavlik Randolph provides boost in Celtics' win

Washington Post — The former Wizard wasn't looking for revenge. He wasn't looking to show the team that cut ties with him that it made a mistake. He had no other agenda when he came off the bench other than to help Boston win and continue his improved play since joining the Celtics so late in the season. Read full article >>    

Washington Wizards April 8, 2013

Wizards training camp cut Shavlik Randolph provides boost in Celtics win

Wizards Insider | Washington Post — The former Wizard wasn’t looking for revenge. He wasn’t looking to show the team that cut ties with him that it made a mistake. He had no other agenda when he came off the bench other than to help Boston … Continue reading →

Washington Wizards April 7, 2013

Updates from Celtics-Wizards

Celtics Blog | Boston Globe — End of third quarter, Celtics 87-71: Celtics go 12 of 16 from the field in the quarter and put 31 on the Wizards to extend the lead in what was a very precarious game. Shavlik Randolph has come off the...

Boston Celtics April 7, 2013

Garden Report: Green and Randolph Can't Save Celtics from Cavaliers

CelticsBlog — Without Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, Jeff Green and Shavlik Randolph tried to shoulder the load and lead the Celtics to victory. To no avail, as they fell to the Cavaliers 97-91.

Boston Celtics April 6, 2013

Shavlik Randolph opts not to cry foul

Boston Herald — After 11 games as a Celtic, Shavlik Randolph is quickly learning about his place in the hearts of NBA officials.The backup center, who once again demonstrated his value as a rebounder with seven boards and 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting last night, also fouled out for the first time as a Celtic with 6:57 left in a 97-91 loss to Cleveland.“As I’ve told him, you’re on a team with (Kevin Garnett), Paul Pierce and (Rajon) Rondo — and you’re Shav,” coach Doc Rivers said.Randolph understands.

Boston Celtics April 6, 2013

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  • Shavlik Randolph is found money
    Don't you just love that feeling of pulling out a coat or pair of pants that you haven't worn in half a year and finding money in it (or something that you had been looking for)? It is unexpected and a minor thrill. That's a bit like how I feel about Shavlik Randolph. I had zero expectations of him. None. Zippy. So basically it wasn't hard for him to exceed my expectations. Now, all of a sudden, I'm penciling him into the rotation for next year. How did this happen? In a word, rebounds. Report Card: Shavlik Randolph - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston Randolph carved out a regu...
  • Terrence Williams to the rescue
    Doc used a seven man rotation yesterday that didn't feature Courtney Lee, Jordan Crawford, or Chris Wilcox. He didn't throw in D.J. White, Shavlik Randolph, or Fab Melo to give Garnett a blow. Instead, he went to Terrence Williams. The Terrence Williams that spent much of the 2013 season with the Guangdong Southern Tigers. The Terrence Williams that has spent four years in the NBA with four different teams. That Terrence Williams. In Doc's words, "Sometimes you pull out a card. It was him tonight." After the game, the vets gushed at his play: Williams earning Celtics trust in pl...
  • Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) drives to the hoop past Boston Celtics forward Shavlik Randolph, right, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Wednesday April 17, 2013. (AP photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn) The Associated Press
    Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas (17) drives to the hoop past Boston Celtics forward Shavlik Randolph, right, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Wednesday April 17, 2013. (AP photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
  • MIAMI, FL - APRIL 12: Rashard Lewis #9 of the Miami Heat shoots a layup against Shavlik Randolph #42 of the Boston Celtics on April 12, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) The Associated Press
    MIAMI, FL - APRIL 12: Rashard Lewis #9 of the Miami Heat shoots a layup against Shavlik Randolph #42 of the Boston Celtics on April 12, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
  • Miami Heat forward Rashard Lewis (9) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics forward Shavlik Randolph during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Miami The Associated Press
    Miami Heat forward Rashard Lewis (9) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics forward Shavlik Randolph during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, is fouled by Boston Celtics forward Shavlik Randolph, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Minneapolis The Associated Press
    Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, is fouled by Boston Celtics forward Shavlik Randolph, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)
  • New York Knicks' Chris Copeland, bottom, grabs a rebound in front of Boston Celtics' Shavlik Randolph during the first half of the NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden Sunday, March 31, 2013 in New York The Associated Press
    New York Knicks' Chris Copeland, bottom, grabs a rebound in front of Boston Celtics' Shavlik Randolph during the first half of the NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden Sunday, March 31, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
  • NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks shoots against Jeff Green #8 and Shavlik Randolph #42 of the Boston Celtics on March 31, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) The Associated Press
    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks shoots against Jeff Green #8 and Shavlik Randolph #42 of the Boston Celtics on March 31, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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