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Paul Pierce | Guard/Forward

Team: Boston Celtics
Age / DOB:  (35) / 10/13/1977
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 235
College: Kansas
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A source told the Boston Globe that Paul Pierce "is already beginning to prepare for relocation from Boston."
This is the second report this week that Pierce does not expect to return to the Celtics. The team can buy him out for $5 million prior to June 30, or the club can pick up a $15.3 million option for the final year of his deal. The Celtics could also attempt to trade him, but GM Danny Ainge has voiced support for Pierce since the Celtics were eliminated from the postseason. "I thought Paul had a terrific year," Ainge said. It's too early to tell what Pierce's future holds, and the decision is entirely out of Pierce's control. It would be strange to see him in a different uniform. May 17 - 8:18 AM
Source: Boston Globe

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Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

According to CSNNE's Greg Dickerson, "the company that Paul Pierce hangs around in" do not believe Pierce will return to the Celtics next season.

Dickerson takes it one step further by saying that he doesn't "think Paul Pierce believes" he'll return to Boston. This needs to be taken with a tablespoon of salt given the way it's phrased, but GM Danny Ainge has already acknowledged that Boston's offseason begins with a determination on Pierce's future. There are no easy answers for the Celtics. If Pierce doesn't return, Kevin Garnett's future will be very much up in the air.
Related: Kevin Garnett
Source: CSNNE.com
May 14 - 8:46 AM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Celtics GM Danny Ainge acknowledged that the first decision of the offseason will be on Paul Pierce.

The team holds a $15.3 million option on Pierce and can buy him out for $5 million before June 30, but a buyout seems unlikely. When asked what goes into determining Pierce's future, Ainge replied, "Conversation with my coach, conversation with Paul and his representatives. There's a lot that will go into it," he said. Ainge also said that Pierce is "one of the greatest Celtics of all time and that will play part in it," adding that Pierce "still has a lot of basketball left in him." It doesn't sound like "Trader Danny" is set to move on from his core just yet, meaning we could be looking at a very similar Celtics team heading into next year.
Source: ESPN Boston
May 10 - 9:10 AM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Paul Pierce said he plans to play next season regardless of whether his contract is bought out by the Celtics.

Only $5 million of Pierce's $15.3 million team option is guaranteed next season if the team buys him out before June 30. Pierce has made it clear he wants to retire as a member of the Celtics, but it's possible he might not have a choice. GM Danny Ainge said the Pierce decision will be a "very hard" one for the franchise. We can't imagine Pierce in another uniform, but we'll just have to wait and see how this plays out.
Source: ESPN Boston
May 4 - 9:52 AM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

GM Danny Ainge said the Celtics face a "very hard" decision on Paul Pierce for next season.

Pierce has a team option for $15.3 million, but he can be bought out for $5 million before June 30. "It's not like you get a 21-year-old All-Star player or you get the number one pick in the draft [if you let Pierce go]," he said. Ainge stressed the need to do what's best for the Celtics, but it would be awfully strange to see The Truth in another uniform. As soon as the Celtics season ends, the Pierce speculation will really start to heat up.
Source: CSNNE.com
May 3 - 9:03 AM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Paul Pierce reiterated his desire to remain with the Celtics after the season.

Pierce has been in trade rumors for two seasons, but Pierce has always expressed his desire to retire as a member of the Celtics. However, he realizes he faces an uncertain future and is preparing for anything. The Celtics play the Knicks on Friday in a must-win Game 6.
Source: Boston Herald
May 2 - 10:20 AM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Paul Pierce reiterated that he knows his future with the Celtics is unclear.

"I've been thinking that the last three years," he said when asked if Game 5 might be his last in Boston. The team has a $15.3 million option on Pierce's contract for next season with a $5 million buyout before June 30, and his name has been in trade rumors for two straight seasons. Danny Ainge has a lot of work ahead of him this summer.
Source: Boston Globe
May 1 - 8:26 AM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Paul Pierce scored a team-high 29 points to help Boston cut the series deficit to 3-1 in a 97-90 win over New York to go with eight boards, six assists and four 3-pointers in 50 minutes.

He got some help with Kevin Garnett (13 points, 17 boards, six assists, one steal and one block) and Jeff Green (26 points, six boards, one steal and one 3-pointer) both turning in positive outings. While the win is big, Boston's second-half offense has been some of the ugliest basketball we've seen in a long time. In the four games during this series, they've averaged 31.3 points in the second half. The Knicks have been limiting Boston to contested shots on the perimeter and Doc Rivers might have to go back to the drawing board if his team is going to take Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
Related: Jeff Green, Kevin Garnett
Apr 28 - 5:19 PM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Paul Pierce's 2013/14 team contract option must be exercised by June 30.

Pierce's contract is for $15.3 million next season, but the team can buy him out before June 30 for $5 million should they choose to do so. It's a highly unlikely scenario, but Pierce could find his name on the trading block once again in the offseason as the Celtics look to remake their identity without a lot of financial flexibility. Trader Danny (Ainge) has a lot of work to do.
Source: Boston Globe
Apr 28 - 9:19 AM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Doc Rivers said the Celtics can't put "all that pressure" on Paul Pierce to initiate everything.

The Celtics are struggling on the offensive end and desperately miss Rajon Rondo, but the team can't rely on Pierce to do everything with his teammates so obviously struggling. "I mean, if we’re asking Paul to score, start the offense and pass the ball, then we’re going to struggle scoring," Rivers said. "We can be more creative. It's just...listen, he's Paul Pierce. He's not Christopher Reeve." Game 3 will be Friday night in Boston with the Celtics in a two-game hole.
Source: Boston Herald
Apr 26 - 8:48 AM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Paul Pierce shot 6-of-15 from the field for 21 points in Boston's Game 1 85-78 loss to the Knicks, while adding five boards, seven assists, one steal and one 3-pointer in 39 minutes.

Boston had a horrific second half, scoring 25 points with just eight in the fourth quarter. In fact, Boston's eight turnovers in the fourth quarter matched their point total. The Celtics had a great chance to take Game 1, but they'll have to try again on Tuesday.
Apr 20 - 5:55 PM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Paul Pierce won't play in the second half on Wednesday due to a sore left ankle.

We doubt the injury is serious and he should be ready for the playoffs, but if you're going to draft him in a fantasy playoff league, keep an eye peeled for an update on Thursday. He had 11 points in 14 minutes, but he wasn't expected to play a lot of minutes prior to the game.
Source: A. Sherrod Blakely on Twitter
Apr 17 - 9:27 PM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Paul Pierce (illness) will be in the lineup Wednesday night against the Raptors.

Pierce had been dealing with an illness but was scheduled to play Tuesday against the Pacers before that game was cancelled. We're a little surprised Pierce is playing in what amounts to a meaningless game for the Celtics, but Doc Rivers might just want to get him some minutes to prevent rust.
Source: Sean Grande on Twitter
Apr 17 - 6:59 PM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

The Pacers at Celtics game slated for April 16 has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

The Celtics and Pacers will only play 81 games this season and this game being canceled has no implications on the standings with Indiana locked in at the three seed and Boston in the seven seed. Boston will travel to Toronto and Indiana will host Philadelphia in the season finale on Wednesday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everybody impacted by the tragedy at the Boston Marathon.
Source: NBA PR on Twitter
Apr 15 - 8:27 PM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics

Paul Pierce (illness) did not practice Monday, but he's considered probable for Tuesday's game vs. the Pacers.

It could be Pierce's final game of the regular season as he could be rested on Wednesday. Owners should be preparing as if Tuesday will be The Truth's final game of the 2012/13 season before the postseason begins.
Source: A. Sherrod Blakely on Twitter
Apr 15 - 12:26 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Rajon Rondo
2Avery Bradley
3Jason Terry
SG1Courtney Lee
2Jordan Crawford
3Terrence Williams
SF1Paul Pierce
2Jeff Green
PF1Brandon Bass
2Jared Sullinger
3Fab Melo
4D.J. White
5Shavlik Randolph
C1Kevin Garnett
2Chris Wilcox