Doc back, Tiny coming, Sheed watches

Doc Rivers was back at practice, though he was still unable to yell following a throat procedure Sunday.
While the team first reported the minor operation was to relieve pressure on Rivers’ vocal cords, the coach said tonight it was to remove a potentially cancerous lesion. Fortunately a biopsy revealed the lesion to be benign. …

The Celtics are bringing in rookie Tiny Gallon for a look. The 6-9, 290-pounder out of Oklahoma was the 47th overall pick by Milwaukee, which just cut him.
According to Danny Ainge, it is doubtful Gallon will stick with the Celts. …

The team held an open practice for season ticket holders tonight. Among the attendees was Rasheed Wallace.