Ainge is waitin' for Payton
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During a press conference yesterday, Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge answered his cell phone, turned to the audience of reporters, and said, &quot;Hold on, it's Gary Payton.&quot; It was an obvious joke, but also wishful thinking.
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Ten days after trading for Gary Payton, the Boston Celtics still have no idea if the nine-time All-Star will ever wear a Celtics' uniform.
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The Ravens are waiting to see how the knee of tackle Jonathan Ogden improves, and continue to hope that he will play in the season opener.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The turning point in last night's game came less than three minutes into the third quarter. That's when Gary Payton limped to the visitors' locker room after suffering a strained left hamstring.
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Free agent Jay Payton signed a two-year contract Monday with the Baltimore Orioles, who have spent much of the offseason searching for a right-handed hitting outfielder.
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"I'm being patient, waiting for the right situation,"  Jordan told The New York Times. "Basketball is still my  passion. If the right situation comes up, it will happen."
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Before taking the head coaching job with the New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton called an old friend for advice.
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LOS ANGELES -- After 14-plus years in the NBA, Gary Payton is an unapologetic realist. He has no use for morale-boosting optimism.
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Gary Payton knows the importance of timing. For instance, the right pass at the right moment can make all the difference. So while Payton ended his consecutive-games streak at 305 last night -- missing the Celtics-Hornets contest with a strained left hamstring -- it should come as no surprise that he did so with perfect timing.
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Coach Doc Rivers had to have liked what he saw in the first half of last night&#39;s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Gary Payton scored
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BOSTON (Ticker) -- Gary Payton&#39;s hot start helped the Boston Celtics rebound from a tough loss. Payton scored 18 of his season-high 27 points in the first half to lead the Celtics to a 114-106 victory over the struggling Utah Jazz.
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The avalanche of injuries that has raced across the Notre Dame men&#39;s basketball roster in recent months has now touched someone yet to play one minute for the Irish.
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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - According to the California Highway Patrol, NBA star Gary Payton was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence last month.
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BOSTON, United States : Gary Payton has had a change of heart and reported to the Boston Celtics training camp. After saying a couple of months ago he didn&#39;t want to leave California following his August 6
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For the benefit of those who believe Gary Payton will arrive in Boston sometime before the start of training camp Oct. 4 (read: Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers), here is a primer of sorts on the veteran point guard. Everyone knows what Payton has done over a 14-year career that includes just about everything except an NBA championship. Everyone knows ...
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Last week, Gary Payton was telling people out West that he wasn&#39;t going to Boston. Danny Ainge dismissed the news as tough talk from a prideful player who felt he&#39;d been wronged by the Lakers.
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It sounds as if Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge has been listening to one of those self-improvement tapes that repeat positive mantras. The message? &quot;I am happy with my roster. I am happy with my roster.&quot; It's clear he will go to great lengths (or is that great pains?) to convince fans and reporters that he is comfortable ...