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Source: Lakers to sign retired Wallace
Former Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace's last game in the NBA ended in a Game 7 defeat to the Lakers in the 2010 Finals, before he announced his retirement.

Report: Ex-Piston Wallace considers comeback
Rasheed Wallace, who retired after the 2009-10 season, is considering a comeback, according to a report by Yahoo! Sports.

Boston Celtics waive Rasheed Wallace, who intends to retire
The Celtics said Tuesday they have waived Rasheed Wallace, who intends to retire.

Boston Celtics president of baskeball operations Danny Ainge: Rasheed Wallace situation will be resolved soon
Ainge: Celtics will resolve Wallace contract situation soon.

Source: Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace opts to retire
Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace is retiring, according to an NBA source.

Rivers: Wallace plans to retire
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says that center Rasheed Wallace is probably going to retire.

Rasheed Wallace told Doc Rivers the night before Game 7 of the NBA Finals that he thought it would be his last game.
Rasheed Wallace told Doc Rivers the night before Game 7 that he thought it would be his last game.

Celtics' Rivers: Wallace likely retiring (AP)
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says that center Rasheed Wallace is probably going to retire. Rivers said on WEEI-AM on Monday that Wallace told him before Game 7 of the NBA finals that he believed it was the last game of his career. Wallace has two years left on the contract he signed with the Celtics last summer.

Celtics could look different next season (AP)
Doc Rivers is headed from pro basketball to the amateur game, and he may not be coming back. Ray Allen could end up elsewhere and Rasheed Wallace appears gone for sure. Although Kevin Garnett would like to have everybody back, next season's Boston Celtics could look quite different from the team that nearly won the 2010 NBA championship.

Rasheed Wallace tries to talk to officials after Game 7 loss
Rasheed Wallace tried to talk to the referees after the Celtics lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Doc Rivers chooses Rasheed Wallace to replace hurt Kendrick Perkins
Rasheed Wallace will start for the Celtics in place of injured Kendrick Perkins.

Wallace to start at center for Celtics (AP)
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says Rasheed Wallace will start at center in Game 7 of the NBA finals. Wallace is replacing Kendrick Perkins, who sprained ligaments in his right knee Tuesday night in the first quarter of Boston's 89-67 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Rivers joked that he went with Wallace over Glen "Big Baby" Davis for Thursday's game because "he's old.

2010 NBA Finals: Rasheed Wallace, Kendrick Perkins say technicals won't affect play
Rasheed Wallace and Kendrick Perkins say they won't change the way they play despite being one technical away from a suspension.

2010 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Rajon Rondo, Rasheed Wallace full participants in practice
Rajon Rondo and Rasheed Wallace, bothered by back injuries, were full participants at Wednesday's Celtics practice.

2010 NBA Finals: Rajon Rondo and Rasheed Wallace of Boston Celtics limited at practice
Rajon Rondo and Rasheed Wallace were both limited at Monday's Celtics practice.

Celtics have time to rest before finals (AP)
Rajon Rondo hit the deck hard, grimacing after being fouled. Glen Davis played through dizziness from a concussion. Rasheed Wallace put up with a painful back. The Boston Celtics sure could use some time off. Now they're getting it with a five-day break between games before starting the final drive toward their goal -- a second NBA championship in three years and an 18th in club history, more...

Glen Davis likely to play in Game 6; Celtics still unsure on Rasheed Wallace, Danny Ainge says
Glen Davis likely to play in Game 6, according to Danny Ainge.

Celtics hold off Magic rally, win Game 1 (AP)
The Orlando Magic finally met their match in the playoffs. Ray Allen scored 25 points, Paul Pierce had 22 and the Boston Celtics used smothering defense to beat the Magic 92-88 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference finals opener. Rasheed Wallace added 13 points as the Celtics built a 20-point lead, then held on late to snap Orlando's 14-game winning streak.

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers: Rasheed Wallace 'has to play better'
Doc Rivers says Rasheed Wallace has to play better moving forward in their second-round playoff series.

Stern warning: Stop griping about refs (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern is tired of coaches and players griping about the officiating, and challenged them Thursday to "make my day" by continuing to complain during the rest of the playoffs. The league handed out fines of $35,000 apiece on Thursday to Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace, Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and Orlando forward Matt Barnes for publicly criticizing...

Celtics F Wallace fined $35,000 (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Thursday for publicly criticizing game officials. Wallace was fined for comments made to the media Monday, a day before the Celtics beat the Miami Heat 106-77 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference series. Games 3 is Friday night in Miami.

Boston Celtics' Rasheed Wallace fined $35,000 for criticizing refs
Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace has been fined $35,000 for publicly criticizing game officials in comments made to the media on April 19.



Wallace, Pierce help Celtics beat Kings (AP)

Rasheed Wallace and Paul Pierce each scored 17 points, and the Boston Celtics held off the Sacramento Kings for a 95-92 victory on Tuesday night. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Celtics, who had lost five of eight games before the All-Star break. Boston is 10-13 since Christmas and has seen its Atlantic Division lead shrink to 4 1/2 games over second-place Toronto.

Ray Allen sits, Celtics fall to Hornets (AP)

Darren Collison scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, helping the New Orleans Hornets hold on for a 93-85 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 20 for New Orleans and Morris Peterson had 16 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double in more than two seasons.

Rondo has 22 and 14 as Celtics top Heat (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists in his second straight outstanding game against the Miami Heat, leading the Boston Celtics to a 107-102 victory Wednesday night. Rondo hit a 3-pointer at the 24-second buzzer to make it 60-58 early in the third quarter and the Celtics never trailed after that, although Miami stayed close.

Celtics' Davis fined for cursing at fan (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for directing inappropriate language at a fan. David was fined for language he used when addressing a fan during a 92-86 loss to the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Boston forward Rasheed Wallace was fined $35,000 for publicly criticizing officials.

Pistons beat Celtics in Wallace's return (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 92-86 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Rasheed Wallace had 16 points in his first game as an ex-Piston at The Palace, where the once-adored player received a mixed welcome and was booed late in the closely contested game.

'Sheed docked $35K for publicly criticizing refs
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing officials.

Boston Celtics' Rasheed Wallace fined $35K for criticizing refs
The Celtics' Rasheed Wallace was fined $35K for criticizing refs.

Celtics' Wallace fined for ripping refs (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing officials. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the decision in a statement Wednesday. Wallace was fined for comments he made following the Celtics' 99-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.

Dirk's 37 help Mavs top slumping Celtics (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 37 points, scoring nine in a row during a third-quarter run that gave the Mavericks the lead for good, and Dallas beat the Boston Celtics 99-90 on Monday night. Jason Kidd scored 13 points and added 17 assists for the Mavericks, who had lost three of their previous four games, including a 22-point loss at Toronto on Sunday.

Celtics' Wallace back, Garnett still out (AP)
Rasheed Wallace expects to return for the Celtics' next game after missing three with a foot injury. Boston's backup forward said after practicing Saturday that he'll be fine for Monday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks. But coach Doc Rivers said that Kevin Garnett, who missed the last eight games with a hyperextended right knee, will miss two more games but could return...

Pistons might be active before deadline (AP)

The Detroit Pistons might be making some changes. Joe Dumars, the team's president of basketball operations, told The Associated Press on Thursday that he is looking for long-term solutions. The team might be active before next month's trade deadline. Detroit was expected to endure a rebuilding season after dealing Chauncey Billups last season, then losing Rasheed Wallace and Antonio McDyess...

Pierce's 24 help Celtics rout Nets (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 24 points in 28 minutes and the Boston Celtics quickly turned a mismatch on paper into just that on the court, beating the New Jersey Nets 111-87 on Wednesday night. Ray Allen added 15 points and Rajon Rondo had 11 points and 14 assists for the Celtics, who are playing without All-Star Kevin Garnett (right knee) and reserve Rasheed Wallace (sore left foot), but would've had...

Celtics' Rasheed Wallace out Wednesday against New Jersey Nets
Celtics' Rasheed Wallace out Wednesday against New Jeresey Nets

'Sheed, Perkins quietly picking up for K.G
The Celtics have dealt with their fair share of injuries so far this season, but it has created opportunities for others to emerge, like Kendrick Perkins and Rasheed Wallace. Our Jamey Eisenberg recently spoke with both and addresses their current value.




Celtics F Wallace out with sore foot (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace will miss Monday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sore left forefoot. Wallace was replaced in the starting lineup by Brian Scalabrine. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said a few minutes before the game that Wallace had trouble pushing off when he jumped so coach Doc Rivers decided to give him the night off.

Rondo's triple-double sends Celtics past Raptors
Rajon Rondo had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double of the season, Rasheed Wallace scored a season-high 29 points and the Boston Celtics beat Toronto 114-107 on Sunday for their seventh straight win over the Raptors.

Rondo has triple-double as Celtics win (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double of the season, Rasheed Wallace scored a season-high 29 points and the Boston Celtics beat Toronto 114-107 on Sunday for their seventh straight win over the Raptors. Wallace made five of Boston's 11 3-pointers. Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins each scored 16 points for Boston, which had lost four of six...

Minus 3 starters, Celtics beat Raptors (AP)

Ray Allen scored 23 points, Rasheed Wallace added 16 and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 103-96 on Saturday night despite missing three starters because of injuries. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for Boston and ended the Raptors' season-high five-game winning streak. Paul Pierce missed his fifth straight game after having a pair of minor surgical procedures for an...

76ers snap Celtics' streak at 11, 98-97 (AP)

Elton Brand had 23 points and eight rebounds, giving Philadelphia the lead on a tip-in with 7.7 seconds left, and the 76ers snapped Boston's 11-game win streak with a 98-97 victory over the Celtics on Friday night. The Sixers had won only once in their previous 14 games. Marreese Speights scored 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, but he missed a jumper in the closing seconds with a chance...

Celtics F Wallace ejected against 76ers (AP)
Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace was ejected from Friday night's game after picking up two technical fouls in the second quarter. The technicals give him 10 this season. It's his first ejection this season and the 30th of his career. Wallace was complaining about calls, and when the technical was announced he moved menacingly toward referee Bill Kennedy before being held back by assistant...

Celtics extend winning streak to 11 (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 apiece and the Boston Celtics won their 11th straight game, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-105 on Monday night. Rasheed Wallace added 15 points, while Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Garnett each scored 13. Rondo had nine of Boston's 25 assists.

Rasheed Wallace of the Boston Celtics is fined for criticizing NBA referees.
Wallace fined $30,000 for criticizing referees

Celtics' Wallace: Flopping is watering down NBA
The way Rasheed Wallace sees it, his latest technical foul call was a flop. The Boston Celtics big man said Friday night that Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu duped the referees into giving Wallace his fifth technical of the season by flopping. "They've got to know that he's a (darn) flopper. That's all Turkododo do," Wallace said after the Celtics beat the Raptors 116-103. "Flopping shouldn't get you nowhere. He acts like I shot him. "That's not basketball, man. That's not defense.

Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace peeved at floppers in the NBA
The Boston Celtics big man said Friday night that Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu duped the referees into giving Wallace his fifth technical of the season by flopping.

Garnett's OT buzzer-beater lifts Celtics (AP)

Kevin Garnett made a jumper to beat the overtime buzzer, giving the Boston Celtics a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Paul Pierce scored a season-high 33 points, and had all of Boston's points in overtime until the final shot. Two Knicks followed Pierce on the final play, leaving Garnett wide open from the top of the key for his 19-footer.

Celtics move to perfect 5-0 with rout of Sixers
Paul Pierce scored 21 points, Rasheed Wallace had 20 and the Boston Celtics remained unbeaten with a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Celtics move to 5-0, beat 76ers 105-74 (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 21 points, Rasheed Wallace had 20 and the Boston Celtics remained unbeaten with a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. The Celtics improved to 5-0 even without the usual standout performances from Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. Allen didn't score his first field goal until the third quarter and had five points.

Wallace addition gives Celtics Big 4 (AP)

The Big Three lost their biggest piece when Kevin Garnett's knee problems ended his season in March. Now he's back, Rasheed Wallace is here and the Boston Celtics may have a Big Four -- and a whole lot more that could add up to a second NBA championship in three seasons. "The chemistry, I saw it from day one," Paul Pierce said.

KG, Allen key Celts' fifth straight win (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored 21 points, Ray Allen added 20 and the Boston Celtics won their fifth straight, beating the Toronto Raptors 101-82 on Sunday. Eddie House scored 10 of his 13 points in the fourth, while Rasheed Wallace, who sat out Boston's 106-90 victory over Toronto on Wednesday night because of a sore right ankle, returned to score five points.

Wallace scores 20 as Celtics beat Nets (AP)

Rajon Rondo played the game like it meant something. Rasheed Wallace scored 20 points and Rondo added 18 points and 13 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 91-88 preseason victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night in the first NBA game in the Prudential Center. While several of his more heralded teammates took the night off or saw limited action, Rondo went full tilt, playing over 40...

VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Celtics
Rasheed Wallace can play a major role for the Celtics this season, but he needs to change his offensive style, our NBA Tipoff says.

NBA free agents: Rasheed Wallace chose the Boston Celtics for a shot at another title
Rasheed Wallace says he is a Boston Celtic because he feels the team gives him the best chance to win another championship.

Celtics sign veteran forward Wallace to contract
Rasheed Wallace is joining Boston's Big Three as the Celtics try to recapture the NBA championship they won in 2008. The four-time All-Star known for his shooting, rebounding and technical fouls signed Wednesday, the first day free agents were allowed to do so.

NBA free agents: Boston Celtics sign free-agent forward Rasheed Wallace
The Celtics have signed veteran forward Rasheed Wallace, one of this year's most coveted free agents.

Rasheed Wallace officially joins Celtics


KG and 'Sheed could combine for title run
Rasheed Wallace may be 34, but his playoff experience and versatility could help KG back up his title guarantee, Randy Hill says.

NBA free agents: Agent: Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace to sign with Boston Celtics
Rasheed Wallace is joining the Boston Celtics, an NBA source said, giving the Celtics one of the most important free agents on the marketplace as they attempt to return to the championship.

Rasheed Wallace commits to sign w/ Celtics


Source: Rasheed Wallace, Celtics agree to deal
Rasheed Wallace has agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics, a source close to the team told FOXSports.com on Sunday.

Report: Celts offer Rasheed Wallace deal (AP)
The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward, according to a published report on Friday. The Boston Globe reports the Celtics offered Wallace a deal during a three-hour meeting in Detroit on Thursday. Celtics stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce joined general manager Danny Ainge and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck...

Report: Celtics meet with Wallace, offer deal
Rasheed Wallace may be joining Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in Boston.

Boston Celtics send big hitters to woo Rasheed Wallace, according to report
Rasheed Wallace, the free agent forward who spent the last five-plus seasons in Detroit, got the full-court press from the Boston Celtics on Thursday, according to a report in the Boston Globe.

Straight Shooting: Where should free agents go?
Teammates in Detroit, Allen Iverson and Rasheed Wallace are free to go. Charley Rosen finds the right fit for the top free agents.

Iverson's 27 help Pistons end skid at 5 (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 27 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to an 87-79 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, ending the Pistons' longest losing streak in five seasons. Rasheed Wallace scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half to help bring Detroit's five-game skid to an end. The Grizzlies lost their sixth straight and for the 14th time in 16 games.

Granger lifts Pacers by Pistons in OT (AP)

Danny Granger scored 24 points and made the tying shot late in regulation in the Indiana Pacers' 110-106 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. T.J. Ford scored 23 points, and Troy Murphy added 18 points and 13 rebounds to help the Pacers snap a three-game losing streak. Rodney Stuckey led Detroit with 30 points, Allen Iverson had 23 points, and Rasheed Wallace added 17 points...

Pistons beat Nets for fifth straight win (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 19 points, and Tayshaun Prince added 16 to help the undermanned Detroit Pistons win their fifth straight game, 83-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday. Both teams lost key players during the game. New Jersey's Vince Carter was ejected after for arguing a second-quarter call with referee Derrick Stafford, and Rasheed Wallace didn't play in the second half after injuring his...

Stockwatch: Centers of attention
Plenty of big men to dissect in Jeff Lippman's latest Fantasy Stockwatch. Rasheed Wallace and Andrea Bargnani are underperforming while Andrew Bogut may finally be realizing his full potential.div class="feedflare" a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=2So4owOs"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=41" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=ynHqqgWj"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=ynHqqgWj" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=PC3V2CN7"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?i=PC3V2CN7" border="0"/img/a a href="http://feeds.sportsline.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?a=pEkcbJQ7"img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~f/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news?d=52" border="0"/img/a /divimg src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cbssportsline/basketball_fantasy_news/~4/_ENfAHlSC0A" height="1" width="1"/

Stockwatch: Centers of attention
Plenty of big men to dissect in Jeff Lippman's latest Fantasy Stockwatch. Rasheed Wallace and Andrea Bargnani are underperforming while Andrew Bogut may finally be realizing his full potential.




Pistons avoid collapse, beat Bobcats (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 20 points, Rasheed Wallace hit a 3-pointer with 10.4 seconds left to avoid an embarrassing collapse, and the Detroit Pistons held off the new-look Charlotte Bobcats 90-86 on Saturday night. Taking advantage of the ragged debut by Charlotte newcomers Boris Diaw and Raja Bell, the Pistons led by 29 points in the third quarter and by 24 with 9 minutes left.

Ginobili returns, Spurs lose to Pistons (AP)
Rasheed Wallace made three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and scored 19 points as the Detroit Pistons rallied from 10 points down to beat San Antonio 89-77 on Tuesday night despite the return of Manu Ginobili to the Spurs' starting lineup. Allen Iverson also scored 19 for Detroit (11-6), which has won two of three.

Pistons beat undermanned Knicks 110-96 (AP)

Richard Hamilton led a balanced attack with 17 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the undermanned New York Knicks 110-96 Wednesday night. The Pistons had eight players score between 10 and 17 points, and Michael Curry didn't have to play any of his starters more than 31 minutes. Amir Johnson had 13 rebounds off the bench, while fellow reserve Rodney Stuckey had 11 assists.

VIDEO: 'Sheed shares nicknames
That's what Rasheed Wallace calls Rodney Stuckey, a 50 Cent lookalike. Hear all of 'Sheed's nicknames for his Pistons teammates.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/463135723" height="1" width="1"/

Pistons end Cavaliers' 8-game win streak (AP)

The Allen Iverson-led Detroit Pistons have cooled off two of the NBA's best teams in less than a week. Iverson had 23 points and Rasheed Wallace added 21, leading a fourth-quarter surge that gave the Pistons a 96-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. LeBron James had led Cleveland to an eight-game winning streak -- the longest in the NBA -- but he made just eight of 21 shots...

Pistons hand Lakers first loss, 106-95 (AP)

Rasheed Wallace had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Allen Iverson added 25 points and the Detroit Pistons handed the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the season, 106-95 Friday night. Kobe Bryant scored 29 points for the Lakers, but went 12-of-30 from the floor. The Lakers, who won their first seven and were outscoring opponents by an average of 18 points, had been the only team in the NBA without...

Wallace's consecutive 3s lift Pistons (AP)

Rasheed Wallace tipped a ball into the wrong basket at one end and missed two free throws at the other. Just when it seemed like his fourth-quarter mistakes might doom Detroit, Wallace hit back-to-back 3-pointers that gave the Pistons the lead for good and sent them to a 107-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

Pistons have most to gain (and lose) in deal
Rasheed Wallace and Allen Iverson on the same team? That chemistry experiment might blow up the Pistons, Charley Rosen says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/442281023" height="1" width="1"/

Pistons insist they'll be different (AP)
The Detroit Pistons are getting one more chance to return to the NBA finals for the first time since 2005 despite threats that the familiar cast was going to get broken up. Rasheed Wallace insisted he wasn't worried about the possibility of getting traded, but he's thankful to have another shot to make a run with Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince.

Future uncertain for Pistons (AP)
Rasheed Wallace seems to symbolize the Detroit Pistons. He is a unique talent, the only player in league history with 100 3-pointers and 100 blocks in multiple seasons, and the team defies NBA convention by having success without a superstar or two. Wallace also appears to check out mentally at inopportune times, as do some of his Pistons teammates.

'Sheed fined $25K for profanity, criticizing officials
Detroit's Rasheed Wallace was fined $25,000 Thursday by the NBA for using profanity and criticizing the officiating after a playoff game the night before.

Wallace fined for profanity, criticizing officials
Detroit's Rasheed Wallace was fined $25,000 Thursday by the NBA for using profanity and criticizing the officiating after a playoff game the night before. After the Pistons' 106-102 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, Wallace went on an expletive-laced rant targeting officials Mike Callahan and Kenny Mauer. "The cats are flopping all over the floor and they're calling that," Wallace said. "That ain't basketball out there. It's all entertainment.

Pistons' Wallace fined $25,000 (AP)
Detroit's Rasheed Wallace was fined $25,000 Thursday by the NBA for using profanity and criticizing the officiating after a playoff game the night before. After the Pistons' 106-102 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, Wallace went on an expletive-laced rant targeting officials Mike Callahan and Kenny Mauer.

LIVE: Pistons, Celtics playing Game 2
Rasheed Wallace won't think it's funny if the Pistons fall behind 2-0 to the Celtics. Follow Game 2 of the East finals LIVE from Boston.

Pistons, Celtics set to renew rivalry (AP)
The Detroit Pistons are not worried about rest making them rusty heading into the Eastern Conference finals. "We still got that fire under our butt," Rasheed Wallace said Sunday night. The Pistons resumed practicing after taking two days off, starting a workout just as the Boston Celtics were finishing off the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Prince gives Pistons 3-1 lead over Magic (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 32 points and Hedo Turkoglu missed a layup with time running out as the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 90-89 on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Tayshaun Prince scored 17 for Detroit, including an 11-foot runner for the go-ahead basket with 8.9 seconds left.

Pistons G Billups unsure about Game 4 (AP)

Chauncey Billups spent almost all Wednesday night in the trainer's room. He was there Thursday, when the rest of the Detroit Pistons took the court to practice. And he'll be there most of Friday, too. "He's going to have stuff he's never seen before," said Arnie Kander, Detroit's strength and conditioning coach.

Lewis' 33 help Magic pull within 2-1 (AP)

The Orlando Magic won't be swept by the Detroit Pistons again. Rashard Lewis made sure of it Wednesday night. Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points and the Magic broke down the Pistons' stout defense in a 111-86 victory. Detroit leads the Eastern Conference semifinals 2-1, but it may have to play without All-Star point guard Chauncey Billups.

Disputed shot helps Pistons to 2-0 lead (AP)

The Detroit Pistons took advantage of what seemed to be a little help from the scorer's table and went on beat the Orlando Magic. Chauncey Billups scored 28 points, three on a disputed shot at the end of the third quarter, and Detroit got past Orlando for a 100-93 win Monday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.

Pistons beat 76ers 98-81 for 3-2 lead (AP)

The Detroit Pistons might have won Game 5 more than an hour before it started. Music wasn't rattling the locker room. Eyes were locked on the big-screen TV showing the previous matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Chauncey Billups scored 21 points, Richard Hamilton had 20 and Rasheed Wallace added 19 to lift Detroit to a 98-81 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday night and a 3-2 lead in the...

Pistons beat 76ers 105-88 to tie series (AP)

The Detroit Pistons looked a lot like the team that reached the last five Eastern Conference finals. Rasheed Wallace scored 11 of his 16 points in the first quarter and had plenty of help at both ends of the court in a 105-88 series-evening victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 on Wednesday night.

Pistons G Hamilton, Nets F Carter out (AP)
Richard Hamilton and Vince Carter both missed the game Friday night between the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets. Hamilton has missed five of Detroit's last six games with a sore hip, while Carter has been bothered by an ankle injury. Chauncey Billups and Rasheed Wallace both returned to the Pistons' lineup after being rested for Tuesday's victory in Minnesota.

Pistons deactivate 3 starters vs. Wolves (AP)
This was no April Fool's joke -- the Detroit Pistons deactivated their three biggest stars Tuesday night for a game at Minnesota. With the second seed in the East essentially sewn up, and top-seeded Boston all but out of reach, Pistons general manager Joe Dumars and coach Flip Saunders decided to give Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace the night off against the Timberwolves.

Balanced Pistons beat Nuggets 136-120 (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 24 points, Rasheed Wallace added 21, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 136-120 on Tuesday night. The Nuggets were coming off a record-setting 168-116 victory over Seattle, but it was Detroit's offense that took over Tuesday night. The Pistons hadn't scored 130 points in regulation since beating Denver 130-116 on March 8, 2000.

Pistons are a force when Rasheed's clicking
His defense makes the Pistons potent. But Charley Rosen says Detroit reaches a new level when Rasheed Wallace scores.

Hamilton's key play late lifts Pistons (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 25 and made an important three-point play with 20.6 seconds left, lifting the Detroit Pistons to an 84-80 victory over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. After Tim Duncan missed a shot while being closely guarded by Rasheed Wallace, Hamilton connected on an off-balance shot from the free throw line after he was fouled and made a free throw to give Detroit a...

76ers hold off Pistons 83-82 (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 22 points and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on for a 83-82 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Sixers didn't score in the final 2:27, but won when Chauncey Billups' jumper over Rodney Carney bounced off the rim as time expired. Carney scored 16 points for Philadelphia, and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 15 rebounds.

Sitting: 'Sheed with injury, Duhon for discipline
Detroit's Rasheed Wallace and Chicago's Chris Duhon both missed Sunday's game between the Pistons and Bulls.

Pistons' Wallace, Bulls' Duhon miss game (AP)
Detroit's Rasheed Wallace and Chicago's Chris Duhon both missed Sunday's game between the Pistons and Bulls. Wallace sat out his second straight game with a sprained left ankle, while Duhon was disciplined for missing a team workout Sunday morning in Auburn Hills. "Chris did miss shootaround this morning," confirmed Bulls coach Jim Boylan.

Injuries sideline Knicks' Randolph, Pistons' Wallace
Rasheed Wallace and Zach Randolph both missed Friday's game, leaving the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks without their starting power forwards.

Knicks, Pistons missing power forwards (AP)
Rasheed Wallace and Zach Randolph both missed Friday's game, leaving the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks without their starting power forwards. Wallace sprained his left ankle Wednesday in a loss at Boston and did not dress. Theo Ratliff, signed Tuesday, started at center in his first game for Detroit this season, with Antonio McDyess shifting to forward.

Pistons continue mastery of Clippers (AP)

Tayshaun Prince had 22 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Clippers 103-73 Saturday night for their 11th straight victory against Los Angeles. Rasheed Wallace added 17 points, helping the Pistons win for the 14th time in 17 games. They shot 54.3 percent and had 28 assists, improving to 16-0 when shooting at least 50 percent from the field and 23-0 when finishing with 25 or more...

Pistons pound O'Neal, Suns 116-86 (AP)

Rasheed Wallace scored 22 points in 26 minutes to lead six Detroit players in double figures, and the Pistons embarrassed Shaquille O'Neal and the Phoenix Suns 116-86 Sunday. Richard Hamilton had 18 points and Chauncey Billups 14 points and 11 assists, and Antonio McDyess 12 points and 13 rebounds. Jarvis Hayes added a season-high 18 as Detroit easily ended the Suns' 11-game winning streak against...

Magic snap Pistons' 10-game win streak (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 20 points, reserve Keith Bogans added 19 and the Orlando Magic ended the Detroit Pistons' 10-game winning streak with a 103-85 victory on Tuesday night. On the game's first possession, Rasheed Wallace blocked a dunk attempt by fellow All-Star and new dunk champion Dwight Howard, but that was one of Detroit's only highlights.

Rasheed Wallace replaces Garnett on All-Star team
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett withdrew from the NBA All-Star game Sunday and was replaced on the Eastern Conference roster by Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace. The announcement was made by the commissioner's office after Garnett missed his seventh consecutive game with an abdominal strain. Celtics coach Doc Rivers, who will coach the East in the Feb. 17 game in New Orleans, said Garnett will not play until the team returns from the break.

Garnett out of All-Star game, Rasheed in (AP)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett withdrew from the NBA All-Star game Sunday and was replaced on the Eastern Conference roster by Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace. The announcement was made by the commissioner's office after Garnett missed his seventh consecutive game with an abdominal strain.

Wallace powers Pistons past Mavs 90-67 (AP)

Clank! The Detroit Pistons held Dallas to its worst game offensively this season and Rasheed Wallace backed up his talk with 21 points and nine rebounds in a 90-67 win Sunday. The Mavericks had their lowest scoring game while making a season-low 30 percent of their shots. Dallas missed 16 straight shots -- spanning 8 1/2 minutes in the first and second quarters -- leading to scoring a season-low 38...

Wallace leads Pistons by Pacers 110-104 (AP)

Rasheed Wallace had 24 points and 10 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 110-104 on Tuesday night. Tayshaun Prince scored 17 points and Chauncey Billups added 13 points and eight assists for the Pistons, who won their third straight game. Mike Dunleavy led Indiana with 25 points and seven assists.

Rip, 'Sheed help Pistons coast by Magic (AP)

Rasheed Wallace stole a pass on the opening possession against the Orlando Magic. In the first 2 1/2 minutes, the Detroit Pistons' forward scored seven points, blocked a shot and grabbed a rebound. When Wallace's pace slowed, Richard Hamilton picked up the slack. Hamilton scored 32 points and Wallace had 13 of his 15 in the first quarter, helping the Pistons build a big lead that allowed them to...

Lewis lifts Magic over Pistons at buzzer (AP)

Rashard Lewis hit a 12-foot jumper as time expired, lifting the Orlando Magic to a 102-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Hedo Turkoglu had 26 points and eight assists and Dwight Howard added 23 points and eight rebounds for the Magic, who had lost nine straight to Detroit, including four games that knocked them out of last year's playoffs.

Wallace comes up big for Pistons
How did the Pistons stomp the Spurs in San Antonio? For once, Rasheed Wallace played big under both baskets, Charley Rosen says.

Pistons hand Spurs second straight loss (AP)

The Detroit Pistons were facing a game that, if lost, would have given them their longest losing streak of the season. Even if that had happened -- and it didn't -- Rasheed Wallace wasn't going to let it get him down. "We could lose five or six games in a row, but we're the type of team, we don't hang our heads and walk around moping," said Wallace, who had 23 points and 15 rebounds to carry...

Pistons win 11th straight, top Raptors (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 22 points, Rasheed Wallace added 20 and the Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 101-85 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Chauncey Billups had 18 points for Detroit, which has not lost since an 80-77 defeat in Houston on Dec. 12 and owns the longest current run in the NBA.

Pistons win eighth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 24 points, Chauncey Billups had 17, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 98-92 Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. Reserve Jason Maxiell added 12 points and Rasheed Wallace finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds to help the Pistons (23-7) complete a home-and-home sweep.

Rockets' McGrady, Yao injured in loss (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 17 points and Antonio McDyess and Rasheed Wallace added double-doubles, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the shorthanded Houston Rockets 94-82 Sunday night. The Rockets started the night near full strength, but their two stars both left with injuries. Tracy McGrady didn't come out for the second half after aggravating a sore knee, while Yao Ming missed most of the second...

Surging Pistons rip Grizzlies 92-67 (AP)

Arron Afflalo had the best night of his short NBA career on Friday. He paid for it after the game. The Detroit Pistons rookie had a career-best 12 points in a 94-67 win over Memphis, then had to deal with heckling teammates as the media gathered around his locker. "Can we wait until he leaves?" asked an embarrassed Afflalo, as Rasheed Wallace screamed teasing insults.

'Sheed could be so much more
Thirteen years into his NBA career, Rasheed Wallace is as unpredictable as ever. Randy Hill tries to find a method to the madness.

Pistons win fifth straight, beat Hornets (AP)

By the time the toughest test in their five-game winning streak was winding down, the Detroit Pistons were making it look easy. Richard Hamilton scored 21 points, and the Pistons overcame an early 15-point hole before pulling away in a 91-76 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. "When you play four games in five nights in four different cities, we were a little sluggish, but we...

Prince, Pistons keep Bucks reeling (AP)

Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and the Detroit Pistons put away the Milwaukee Bucks early in a 117-91 victory on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 18 points and nine assists, Rasheed Wallace had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and reserve Jason Maxiell scored 13 points. Bobby Simmons and Charlie Villanueva led the Bucks with 13 points, but they all came with the game already decided.

Dime: Boozer hammers shorthanded Pistons
With Rasheed Wallace injured, Dime says the Jazz had too many weapons for the Pistons, so Carlos Boozer shot 17-for-20 for 36 points.

Wallace inactive against Utah Jazz
Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace will miss the game Sunday against Utah because of a knee injury. Wallace, who injured the knee in the win over New York on Wednesday, also missed the victory against Philadelphia on Friday. He is the fourth leading scorer for the Pistons with 15.2 points, and leads the team with 7.20 rebounds. All-Star guard Richard Hamilton was scheduled to start despite missing practice with flu-like symptoms.

Pistons C Wallace sits out Sunday (AP)
Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace will miss the game Sunday against Utah because of a knee injury. Wallace, who injured the knee in the win over New York on Wednesday, also missed the victory against Philadelphia on Friday. He is the fourth leading scorer for the Pistons with 15.2 points, and leads the team with 7.20 rebounds.

Boozer, Williams lift Jazz over Pistons (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 36 points and 11 rebounds, Deron Williams added 21 points and 14 assists, and the Utah Jazz posted a 103-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Detroit played without Rasheed Wallace (knee) for the second game in a row, then had head coach Flip Saunders ejected after picking up a pair of technicals for arguing with official Marc Davis in the third quarter.

Wallace misses game with ankle injury
Detroit forward Rasheed Wallace missed the Pistons' game against Philadelphia on Friday night with a sore left knee. Wallace tweaked the knee Nov. 11 at Seattle, then sat out the second half of Wednesday's 98-86 win over the Knicks. He underwent X-rays Friday, and coach Flip Saunders said the tests showed "everything was structurally fine." Jason Maxiell started in place of Wallace, who's averaging 15.2 points and 7.1 rebounds in 11 games this season.

Pistons' Wallace sits out with sore knee (AP)
Detroit forward Rasheed Wallace missed the Pistons' game against Philadelphia on Friday night with a sore left knee. Wallace tweaked the knee Nov. 11 at Seattle, then sat out the second half of Wednesday's 98-86 win over the Knicks. He underwent X-rays Friday, and coach Flip Saunders said the tests showed "everything was structurally fine." Jason Maxiell started in place of Wallace, who's averaging...

Prince scores 34 points, adds 12 boards
Tayshaun Prince scored a career-high 34 points and matched a career best with 12 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons used a big second-half run to beat the Miami Heat 91-80 Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. Chauncey Billups added 19 points and 11 assists for the Pistons, who used a 12-0 run over a 6-minute stretch midway through the second half to take control. Rasheed Wallace scored 11 points for Detroit.

Stuckey breaks hand in Pistons win
Detroit rookie Rodney Stuckey broke his left hand in the third quarter of the Pistons' 104-85 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. The first-round pick from Eastern Washington had 10 points in 13 minutes before he was injured late in the third quarter. Jarvis Hayes scored 21 points against his former team to lead Detroit. Rasheed Wallace added 17 while Tayshaun Prince and Chauncey Billups each had 12.

Pistons rookie Stuckey breaks hand (AP)

Detroit rookie Rodney Stuckey broke his left hand in the third quarter of the Pistons' 104-85 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. "We'll have to wait and see what happens when they get a better look at it tomorrow, but it is really disappointing," said Pistons coach Flip Saunders.

Rasheed Wallace, F/C - DET
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Pistons' Wallace, Saunders insist all is well
Rasheed Wallace and Flip Saunders insist they're getting along just fine. "If we weren't, then it would be real hectic around here," Wallace said Monday at the Detroit Pistons' media day. "We're a smooth-sailing ship. No one is trying to jump overboard. Everyone is in it for the long haul, and that's the main thing that makes people comfortable." Their relationship, or lack of one, seemed to be one of the factors that led to the Pistons' collapse last season.

'Sheed, Saunders insist they're getting along fine
Rasheed Wallace and Flip Saunders insist they're getting along just fine.