Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff
The Boston Celtics announced today that the team has requested waivers on guards Dahntay Jones and Jackie Manuel. The training camp roster now stands at 14.
Jones appeared in six preseason games (averages: 2.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 8.6 minutes) after signing as a free agent on September 26.
Manuel, who signed as a free agent on August 2, appeared in five preseason games (averages: 1.0 point, 4.6 minutes).
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers said earlier in the preseason that the ideal number of players for the team to keep would probably be 14, allowing the Celtics to pick up a player during the season if needed. Center Esteban Batista was released last week.
The Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers tomorrow night at the TD Banknorth Garden.
Is there really even a question as if the C's should hold onto Jackie Manuel or Dontay Jones? I mean with their numbers or should I say lack of their numbers forget those two and I still say Ainge needs to find a veteran Center. Otherise it should he a GREAT Season. The Celts just routed the Cavs. Lebron wont be enough to contain the C's new version of their former BIG Three.