C's making a strong push for Ryan Hollins and Fesenko

[jgod213]

A. Sherrod Blakely (twitter:)

#CelticsTalk: In order to make room for Hollins, #Celtics expected to waive Chris Wilcox.

[j804]

#CelticsTalk: The #Celtics working on contract to sign Ryan Hollins, who just cleared waivers at 2 p.m. Deal could be done as early as today

http://twitter.com/SherrodbCSN/status/182896652821069825

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Tweets from Blakely:

A. Sherrod Blakely ‏ @SherrodbCSN  
#CelticsTalk: In order to make room for Hollins, #Celtics expected to waive Chris Wilcox.

#CelticsTalk: The #Celtics working on contract to sign Ryan Hollins, who just cleared waivers at 2 p.m. Deal could be done as early as today

I'm surprised that Wilcox is the guy they'd drop.  Would have thought they would have wanted to keep him on the roster for a chance to sign him next year. 

[prov1ml34]

It surprises me too that Wilcox is the first to be waived. I wonder if they think there is a remote, outside possibility that if they don't pick up any more waiver guys and there is a deep playoff, run he could come back and the tail end of it.

I guess I haven't heard any news on expected recovery time for JO but maybe that is because it is sort of implied that he will retire.

Nevertheless, I don't understand waiving Wilcox and not JO.

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It surprises me too that Wilcox is the first to be waived. I wonder if they think there is a remote, outside possibility that if they don't pick up any more waiver guys and there is a deep playoff, run he could come back and the tail end of it.

I guess I haven't heard any news on expected recovery time for JO but maybe that is because it is sort of implied that he will retire.

Nevertheless, I don't understand waiving Wilcox and not JO.

I suppose waiving JO before the dead could still tempt him to try to go play with Miami or wherever and blow off his operation for now.

[Fafnir]

Tweets from Blakely:

A. Sherrod Blakely ‏ @SherrodbCSN  
#CelticsTalk: In order to make room for Hollins, #Celtics expected to waive Chris Wilcox.

#CelticsTalk: The #Celtics working on contract to sign Ryan Hollins, who just cleared waivers at 2 p.m. Deal could be done as early as today

I'm surprised that Wilcox is the guy they'd drop.  Would have thought they would have wanted to keep him on the roster for a chance to sign him next year. 

Early bird rights aren't really necessary if the C's were to want to bring Wilcox back.

If as some posters have said Jermaine's salary is insured then it makes sense.

[Celts Fan 92]

Not lookin forward to this dude on here at all especially seeing his p--- poor rebounding numbers but I'll give him a chance

[RedsCeltics34]

I wouldn't mind the Ryan Hollins signing but I feel we already have a Ryan Hollins named JaJuan Johnson. Hollins is a pretty weak rebounder and as is JaJuan, but JaJuan is a better scorer.

[Geo123]

I wouldn't mind the Ryan Hollins signing but I feel we already have a Ryan Hollins named JaJuan Johnson. Hollins is a pretty weak rebounder and as is JaJuan, but JaJuan is a better scorer.

7 foot 240 isn't the smae size wise as 6'10 225 (maybe). I agree they may rebound similarly but we needed size and Hollins has that.  Plus he's played down low in the league.  At this time beggars can't be choosers and we needed another big body....

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

I wouldn't mind the Ryan Hollins signing but I feel we already have a Ryan Hollins named JaJuan Johnson. Hollins is a pretty weak rebounder and as is JaJuan, but JaJuan is a better scorer.

7 foot 240 isn't the smae size wise as 6'10 225 (maybe). I agree they may rebound similarly but we needed size and Hollins has that.  Plus he's played down low in the league.  At this time beggars can't be choosers and we needed another big body....

I know this is a big "if," but if Hollins can play for Boston even close to how he played in that YouTube video, that would be nice. He seems athletic in the open court, and can go up and get alley-oops ... might make a good running mate for Rondo. And perhaps being on a winning team (something I think he's never experienced?) will keep him motivated.

[jgod213]

More from A. Sherrod Blakely:

Boston's interest in Hollins goes back before he was waived by Cleveland on Tuesday.

Hollins, who played at UCLA, spent the lockout working out and playing in games with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.

Ainge said Garnett and Pierce urged him this summer to try and sign Hollins.

"They really liked his game and the way he could play with them," Ainge said. "I think he would fit in well with what we do."

It is unclear how much Hollins will help immediately.

For the C's, having another big on the roster is help in itself.

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And perhaps being on a winning team (something I think he's never experienced?) will keep him motivated.

Hollins made his money after playing well for Dallas in 08/09.  That was the last time he was close to competent on the boards.  Hopefully we get that Ryan Hollins.

[green7]

could the team still sign fesenko  and diaw?

[Geo123]

could the team still sign fesenko  and diaw?

According to Balkely, Fesenko not an option...

[green7]

could the team still sign fesenko  and diaw?

According to Balkely, Fesenko not an option...

wow that's unfortunate