In the Paint
Allen away from Celts
Boston guard Ray Allen is spending time with his ill son and may miss the opener of a four-game road trip.Allen was not at Celtics practice yesterday, and coach Doc Rivers did not know whether he would make the trip to Miami for a game against the Heat tonight.
Allen went to a hospital to be with his son, Walker, after Friday's win over Toronto. Walker Allen was diagnosed with diabetes during the 2008 NBA Finals.
Walker apologizes
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker is apologizing for "unacceptable" living conditions at Chicago buildings owned by his companies.Walker told the Chicago Tribune he wanted to "humbly apologize" to everyone who has been affected by the failings of his companies, Walker Ventures L.L.C. and AW Realty L.L.C.
The city has described one building as a slum nuisance, complete with a broken sewer pipe and bricks that tumbled from the facade.
More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed against Walker's companies over poor management and unpaid debts. He also faces criminal charges over gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos.
Walker played for Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, and Minnesota during his career.
- Associated Press




