Paul Pierce

They're no longer a playoff team after trading their two most experienced playmakers, Antoine Walker and Tony Delk, to the Mavs on Monday for Raef LaFrentz, Chris Mills, Jiri Welsch and a first-round pick in 2004....

The rebuilding begins. To wit: A bargain free agent starts at point

Paul Pierce's sharp shooting, from the floor and from the line, led Boston to a 3-1 series lead over Indiana

School of Hard KnocksThe Pacers are learning fast thanks to the oft-criticized lsiah Thomas

"They are going to be weaker. Kenny Anderson gave his best performance in four or five years, and he's gone. His backup, Erick Strickland, is gone, sixth man Rodney Rogers is gone, and I have doubts about the...