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Jessica Camerato: Should come as no surprise, Wilcox, Randolph, White all said they'd like to be playing for the #Celtics next season. Twitter @JCameratoNBA

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Randolph may not want to click his sneakers together three times, but he knows there’s no place like the NBA. And he hopes it’s not a dream that he’s getting regular praise from people like Kevin Garnett and that coach Doc Rivers likes him enough to joke about the whacks to the face he’s taking as he mixes it up inside. “I got hit so hard in the Memphis Grizzlies game a few weeks ago, and since then every time it gets hit it starts bleeding,” Randolph said. “I feel like Rocky Balboa or something.” Boston Herald

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Granted, it’s a small sample size, and that figure doesn’t mean Randolph would grab 21 rebounds in 48 minutes, but that figure does show how Randolph is rebounding at a rapid pace. “He earned every bit of that money he’s been getting,” guard Jason Terry said after Randolph grabbed a career-high-tying 13 rebounds in about 22 minutes in a 118-107 win over Atlanta Friday. Added Avery Bradley, “He’s player of the game to me. He played great tonight. I have a lot of respect for him. He plays so hard. And it’s hard to learn our system so fast, and I felt like he did a great job.” Moreover, Randolph, whom the Celtics recently signed for the remainder of the season, has emerged as the possible solution in the middle while Garnett is out resting a sore ankle. Boston Globe

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Did Randolph think he’d have this kind of NBA production when he was playing in China, hoping for a return shot to the league? “To be honest, I really didn’t think about it,” Randolph said. “Basketball is basketball. I was trying to be the best player I could be, whether that’s playing in China, whether that’s playing in Puerto Rico, or whether that’s in the NBA. “And I was just, every day, working on my game. It’s the same approach I’ve had since I was 14 years old. And I feel that I’ve shown that if I can string together a few years without having some kind of career-threatening, career-altering injury, that I can be an efficient player on any level. “I’ve been able to develop for a couple seasons, I’ve gotten better, and I’m here.” Boston Globe

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Ben Rohrbach: Shavlik Randolph left before the media scrum around his locker. He usually hangs around when he's not the focus. Gotta love that. Twitter @brohrbach

Boston Celtics, Shavlik Randolph 

Shavlik Randolph will sign with the Boston Celtics for the rest of the season with a team option on his contract for next season, a league source told RealGM. With Randolph’s second 10-day contract expiring on Wednesday night, the Celtics decided to keep the 6-foot-10 forward to maintain their frontcourt depth and continuity in the locker room. RealGM

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Shams Charania: Shavlik Randolph's contract with the Celtics is for this season as well as a team option for next season, a league source tells RealGM. Twitter @ShamsCharania

Boston Celtics, Shavlik Randolph 

Gary Washburn: Doc says he wants to keep the team continuity and the club will sign Shavlik Randolph for rest of the season #celtics Twitter @GwashNBAGlobe

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Baxter Holmes: Both D.J. White and Shavlik Randolph are on the Celtics' team flight. D.J.'s 10-day contract expires at midnight, Randolph's on Wednesday. Twitter @BaxterHolmes

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Jessica Camerato: White and Randolph had not been given updates on either of their 2nd 10-day contracts, which end today and tomorrow, respectively. #Celtics Twitter @JCameratoNBA

Boston Celtics, Shavlik Randolph, DJ White 

Will it be enough to secure a commitment from the Celtics? Randolph has no idea. Neither does forward D.J. White, who also is playing on a second 10-day contract. Randolph got the longer look Saturday night. “He was great. I thought he just came in and made things happen,” Rivers said. “He rebounded the heck out of the ball, both ends, offense and defense. Threw his body around. So, it was good. He made a couple of great passes and some instinctive cuts to the basket, so I was really happy with him. I just thought Shav played better [than White]. I thought D.J. came in and played OK, and then Shav came in and played great, so I played Shav.” Rivers acknowledges he offers few hints to those on these contracts about their progress. There is no special attention or personal conferences. “I don’t say much. I think the more I say the more it probably brings attention,” Rivers said. “I try to stay away from them and tell them what I need team-wise. I just try to observe. I like them both. I think they’re both great guys in your locker room, good teammates.” Boston Globe

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A. Sherrod Blakely: #celticstak: the #celtics make it official. Shavlik Randolph is signed to a second, 10-day contract. Twitter @SherrodbCSN

Boston Celtics, Shavlik Randolph 

Shams Charania: Forward Shavlik Randolph will sign a second 10-day contract with the Celtics on Monday morning, agent Joel Bell tells RealGM. Twitter @ShamsCharania

Boston Celtics, Shavlik Randolph 

Baxter Holmes: White signed another 10-day this morn. Randolph is w/ the C's & he's expected to sign another 10-day soon; his current 1 expires at midnight Twitter @BaxterHolmes

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A. Sherrod Blakely: #Celticstalk: #Celtics Shavlik Randolph said he hasn't heard about his status, but him being w/the C's now bodes well for his re-signing. Twitter @SherrodbCSN

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A. Sherrod Blakely: @SherrodbCSN: #Celticstalk: The #Celtics are expected to announce soon that Shavlik Randolph and D.J. White will be re-signed. Twitter

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D.J. White and Shavlik Randolph were on the team flight here Saturday, a strong indication that the Celtics will re-sign them to 10-day contracts. White’s initial 10-day contract was set to expire at midnight Saturday and Randolph’s is set to expire at midnight Sunday. Boston Globe

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The Boston Celtics signed Shavlik Randolph to a 10-day contract because they needed another big man in their front court. If they ever need an entertainer, they now have one of those as well. "I love playing the piano," Randolph enthusiastically told CSNNE.com. "I love playing the piano and I do a mean Michael Jackson impression dancing." CSNNE.com

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The Celtics have plucked their third player from the Chinese Basketball Association, agreeing to a 10-day contract with former Duke center Shavlik Randolph, who is eligible to play immediately. Randolph has already received his clearance from Foshan Long Lions before he signed with the Celtics, giving the club a much-needed big man. Randolph has not played in the NBA since 2009-10 and has played just 95 games since declaring for the 2005 draft following his junior season at Duke. Boston Globe

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After receiving letter of clearance from the Chinese Basketball Association on Friday morning, forward Shavlik Randolph has signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics, agent Joel Bell told RealGM. RealGM

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