SB Nation Boston - Ryan Hollins Officially Signs With Boston Celtics; Celts Waive Chris Wilcoxhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48863/boston-fave.png2012-03-23T10:37:36-04:00http://boston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26611802012-03-23T10:37:36-04:002012-03-23T10:37:36-04:00Celtics Sign Ryan Hollins, Waive Chris Wilcox
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<p>According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, the Boston Celtics have officially signed free agent center, <span>Ryan Hollins</span> and waived <span>Chris Wilcox</span>.</p>
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<p>Celtics officially sign Ryan Hollins, waive Chris Wilcox.</p>
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) <a data-datetime="2012-03-23T14:03:40+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI/status/183192289806516225">March 23, 2012</a>
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<p>The 27 year old Hollins has been in the league since 2006 and played for four different NBA teams, along with a stint in the D-League. In 299 career games Hollins has averaged a modest four points, two rebounds and half a block. Based on his player efficiency rating of 10.7, Hollins has been well-below average on the offensive end. His career rebounding percentages are also terrible for an NBA big man. </p>
<p>Wilcox, 29, appeared in 28 games for the Celtics this season, and was somewhat productive in limited minutes. His true shooting percentage of .612 ranked second on the team, behind <span>Ray Allen</span>. However; he was <a href="http://boston.sbnation.com/boston-celtics/2012/3/14/2872256/chris-wilcox-injury-heart-problem-boston-celtics-2012-nba-news" target="_blank">ruled out for the rest of the season with a heart problem</a>.</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/boston-celtics/2012/3/23/2897142/boston-celtics-ryan-hollins-chris-wilcoxJordan Sams2012-03-22T16:52:37-04:002012-03-22T16:52:37-04:00Ryan Hollins Reportedly Close To Signing With Boston Celtics
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<figcaption>Mar 14, 2012; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Ryan Hollins (5) defends Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings (3) during the first quarter at the Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
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<p>Ryan Hollins, a free agent center who cleared waivers Thursday, is reportedly close to signing with the Boston Celtics. Hollins, who is 27, has averaged 4.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 299 career games with five different teams.</p> <p><span>Ryan Hollins</span> is reportedly very close to reaching a contract agreement with the Boston Celtics, who have been looking to fill the void left by Jermaine O'Neal (season-ending wrist surgery) and <span>Chris Wilcox</span> (season-ending heart ailment) in the post. Hollins, a free agent center, cleared waivers after being let go by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a>.</p>
<p>A. Sherrod Blakely of Comcast SportsNet New England first reported the potential Hollins signing, and Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports that Hollins will be a member of the Celtics by this evening.</p>
<p>Hollins has been a journeyman in his five years in the league, playing for the Charlotte Bocats, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> and most recently the Cavs. Hollins, 27, has averaged 4.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 299 career games. This season, Hollins is averaging 3.7 points and 2.3 boards in 24 games (seven starts) with Cleveland.</p>
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