Radja Still A Celtic

The Boston Celtics have abandoned their attempt to trade Dino Radja to Philadelphia.

Radja was dealt to the 76ers for Michael Cage and Clarence Weatherspoon a week ago, but he balked at reporting then failed a physical administered by Philadelphia doctors. The 76ers then attempted to nullify the trade.

The Celtics’ decision not to challenge the trade apparently clears the way for the reported draft day deal made between the New Jersey Nets and Philadelphia.

Under terms of that trade, the Nets would send swingman Jimmy Jackson, center Eric Montross and the seventh (forward Tim Thomas) and 21st picks (guard Anthony Parker) in the draft to the Sixers for the second pick (Keith Van Horn), forward Don MacLean, swingman Lucious Harris and Cage.

The Vancouver Grizzlies named Brian Hill coach, hoping the former Orlando Magic leader can improve the National Basketball Association’s worst team.