08/22/2008 - Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics signed oft-injured free agent forward Darius Miles on Friday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Miles, the former No. 3 overall draft pick in 2000 by the Los Angeles Clippers out of East St. Louis High School, has missed the last two and a half seasons after microfracture surgery on his right knee.
The 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward averaged a career-high 14 points and 4.6 rebounds in 40 games for the Trail Blazers in the 2005-06 season before injuring his knee. Reports have also circulated this year that the 26-year-old will have to serve a 10-game suspension when he returns to play due to a violation of the league's drug policy.
That did not deter the defending NBA champions from adding Miles to their roster, though.
"Darius has been in twice for workouts with us and has impressed us with his progress, health, and attitude," said Celtics general manager Danny Ainge. "Darius will have the next couple of months to prove to myself and Coach (Doc) Rivers that he can help us win."
Miles has posted career averages of 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.15 blocks in 412 career games with the Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Portland.
"I've watched the Boston Celtics play a lot last year and loved what I saw in their teamwork and chemistry on the court and it's the team that I want to try to resume my career with," said Miles. "I am excited about having an opportunity to play on a team that I feel my personality fits with and a team that can have great success on the court."
<< Mets host Astros, aim to keep up Amazin' run
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With pennant races heating up during the latter stages of
the regular season, there is no better time than now for New York Mets ace
Johan Santana to get on a roll. He leads the National League East-leading Mets
tonight
<< Nuggets bring back Smith
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free
agent swingman J.R. Smith on Friday.
The 22-year-old Smith averaged 12.3 points in 74 regular season games and
18.3 points in four playoff contests for the N
<< Cubs host Nationals in matchup of first and worst
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs continue
their homestand against inferior opponents today, when the Washington
Nationals come to town for the first of three straight games at Wrigley Field.
Chic
<< Wainwright to return for Cards against reeling Braves
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Opening Day starter Adam Wainwright returns to the mound
for the first time since early June tonight, when the St. Louis Cardinals host
the Atlanta Braves for the first of three weekend games at Busch Stadium.
Wainwrigh
Orioles bring up Liz >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Orioles recalled pitcher
Radhames Liz from Triple-A Norfolk to start Friday's contest with the New York
Yankees.
Liz, who was just named International League Player of the Week, is 4-3 wi
Big 12 - Will it be an Oklahoma-Missouri rematch? >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Missouri Tigers were the number one
team in the country at the end of the regular season, but Oklahoma pounded
them by three touchdowns in the Big 12 Championship game. Will these two teams
hook up at Arr
Wozniacki reaches Pilot Pen final >>
New Haven, CT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rising Dane Caroline Wozniacki was an
upset semifinal winner Friday at the $600,000 Pilot Pen Tennis event, a
final U.S. Open tune-up.
Wozniacki upended seventh-seeded Alize Cornet of France 7-5, 6-4
Clarke among three leaders at KLM Open >>
Zandvoort, Netherlands (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Darren Clarke fired a six-under 64
on Friday to share lead with Robert Rock and Alexander Noren at the midway
point of the KLM Open.
Clarke, Rock (64) and Noren (66) are knotted at eight-und
BILLS (+10) at Steelers SPORTSBOOK LINES
It's impossible to gauge how a team will react after something like the Steve Everett situation, and it probably doesn't matter. That being said, the Bills are going to lose several games this year where they keep things close but fall short in the end to superior teams. Ben Roethlisberger and company could have a field day against Buffalo's decimated defense, but I like the Bills to cover.
BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
All you can ask out of your NFL team is that it has a plan. You may not always agree with it as a fan, but as long as it appears the organization is going in some sort of direction, you have to go with it. Which brings us to the Cleveland Browns. You flip a coin to determine whether Chuck Frye or Derek Anderson should start the preseason opener. You start Frye in Week 1, but pull him in the first half. And then you deal him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick? Hmm... the Bengals could get six turnovers again this week.
COLTS (-7) at Titans SPORTSBOOK LINES
Tennessee signed ex-Colts cornerback Nick Harper in the offseason so that should help slow down Peyton Manning. Just ask Jason David and the Saints. Oh wait... One of these weeks, I'm going to learn to not pick against Tennessee, which has won seven of its last eight games. But it's not happening against Indy.
TEXANS (+6.5) at Panthers SPORTSBOOK LINES
Houston's Mario Williams, the first pick in the '06 draft, has more touchdowns than Reggie Bush after one week. Somehow I don't see that lasting. Meanwhile, Carolina bottled up what was expected to be a pretty high-octane offense in St. Louis in Week 1. Could this be the Panthers' defense everyone expected last year? Maybe. This feels like a 20-16 Carolina win.
RAMS (-3) vs. 49ers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Absolutely love this game. Everyone's favorite pick for this year's surprise team -- the 49ers -- laid an egg on Monday night (not that anyone was watching with the game ending in the middle of the night for those of us on the East Coast). St. Louis wasn't much better, delivering a lackluster effort against the Panthers that included two Steven Jackson fumbles and panic from his fantasy owners. Jackson rebounds this week, and the Rams get their first win.
PACKERS (+1.5) at Giants SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Do you really trust this guy to win an NFL game if Eli Manning can't go? I say no. I'd feel alot better about this Packers team if it had any semblance of a running game, but I still think Green Bay's defense is good enough to give it a 2-0 start.
JAGUARS (-10) vs. Falcons SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Does it scare me to pick Jacksonville to cover a double-digit spread after it scored just 10 points last week against the Titans? Absolutely. But can I bring myself to pick Atlanta under any circumstances? No. Check out this poll on ajc.com. It asks what Atlanta's most urgent deficiency is: offense, defense, specials teams or all of the above. "All of the above" has 57 percent of the votes. Ouch.
SAINTS (-3) at Buccaneers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
I'm picking way too many road teams this week. Oh well. New Orleans has had some time to reflect on its lackluster showing in the opener, and the Buccanneers just aren't a very good football team. Anyone else surprised Tampa Bay hasn't made a move to sign Byron Leftwich? I thought that's what they do.
VIKINGS (+3) at Lions SPORTS BETTING LINES
Run the ball and stop the run. Minnesota can do both, and that will keep them in a lot of games this season. Even though it was only one week, Adrian Peterson looks like he was a steal at No. 7 in last year's draft. Not only will he produce, but Peterson delivers excitement to what otherwise would be one of the league's most boring teams.
DOLPHINS (+3.5) vs. Cowboys SPORTS BETTING LINES
Lost in the Tony Romo lovefest is just how bad the Cowboys' defense was last week. I know they're banged up, but Dallas' 'D' allowed 438 yards to the Giants' offense, and backup running back Derrick Ward averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Cam Cameron's decision to split carries between Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman sounds about as can't-miss as Larry David's plan to show up to Marty Funkhouser's party a night late. Still, gotta go with Miami to cover at home.
SEAHAWKS (-2.5) at Cardinals SPORTS BETTING LINES
I'm probably missing something, but this game seems too easy. Arizona blew Monday night's game against the 49ers in typical Cardinals fashion, and the Seahawks beat Tampa Bay by two touchdowns. Love Seattle in this one.
BRONCOS (-9.5) vs. Raiders SPORTS BETTING LINES
Special teams was a major story line in Week 1. Take a look at the Broncos. They had to rush on to the field to get a Jason Elam field goal as time expired against the Bills. Denver drove into Buffalo territory on eight of 10 drives but came away with just a pair of field goals and a touchdown. Look for more scoring from the Broncos this week against an Oakland defense that gave up 36 points to Detroit in Week 1.
BEARS (-12) vs. Chiefs SPORTS BETTING LINES
Everyone talks about Rex Grossman when dissecting the Bears' offense, but Chicago's quarterback got no help in last week's loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, Kansas City confirmed what we all thought while watching Hard Knocks: The Chiefs are going to stink this year. It could be a rough first month for Larry Johnson fantasy owners. Kansas City's RB was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 1, and the Chiefs face the Bears, Vikings and Chargers the next three weeks, all formidable run defenses.
RAVENS (-10) vs. Jets SPORTS BETTING LINES
A big dose of Willis McGahee and a usual sound defensive effort will give the Ravens their first win. According to Football Outsiders, no team in the NFL rushed only three defenders on pass plays last year more than the Jets. And according to my special Jets correspondent Ben Stauber, New York did the same in Week 1. Whoever starts at quarterback for the Ravens should have all day to throw.
PATRIOTS (-3) vs. Chargers SPORTS TRASH TALK
Friends and I were discussing how Bill Belichick goes about paying his $500,000 fine for cheating. Does he just write one check to the NFL? Do you need some sort of clearance to make such a monstrous financial transaction? I guess I shouldn't complain about the security deposit I have to put down on my new apartment. Anyway, two of the league's best teams square off in what should be a good one Sunday night. The Patriots always respond well just when you think they're in trouble. And their offensive attack was the story in Week 1.
Note: Monday night game will be picked Monday. Lines used are from football betting.
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