Celtics Suspend Vin Baker

Vin Baker was suspended indefinitely by the Boston Celtics on Thursday after meeting with team officials, reportedly to discuss problems with alcohol.

General Manager Chris Wallace later confirmed that Baker had been suspended, but he would not elaborate. The Boston Globe reported Thursday that Baker would be suspended for alcohol-related problems.

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Indiana forward Ron Artest met with NBA officials for a meeting that had been planned for weeks. Indiana Pacer Coach Isiah Thomas said he will decide today if Artest would start tonight against Milwaukee.... Tyrone Hill was waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who reached a buyout agreement with the veteran forward.