Daily Links  10/8

Herald  Garnett smooth in first action
Kevin Garnett passes first test
Celtics reserves no joke
Cavaliers will have to make do without Delonte West
Ruling close on Jayson Williams case
Paul Pierce assailant busted in drug sweep
LeBron James lets Braylon Edwards leave without words
Globe    To Perkins, sharing is caring
Celtics lose despite going to great lengths
Pagliuca touts Celtics turnaround in Senate campaign ad

CelticsBlog    Waiting To Exhale (KG Watch)
Preseason Game 1: Celtics vs. Rockets / KG Watch
Loy's Place   Comments from the Other Side - Rockets
Player Profiles: Tony Allen #42
Ball Don't Lie   Suicide lines: Garnett returns; Ilgauskas considers retirement
Celtics 17   Will the Paul Pierce-Ron Artest Matchup be the Key to Celtics-Lakers Games From Now On?
Ray Allen Looking to Start Season Strong and Stay Strong
Red's Army    KG's First Half Highlites
Kevin Garnett Looks Damn Good
Slim Perk is more nimble
Celtics Hub   Some Quick Bullets…
CT News    Rockets come back to Beat Celtics: 96-90
Celtics Town    Newcomers look good but Celtics fall to begin preseason
NBA Season Preview: San Antonio Spurs
Lex Nihil Novi    Celtic Nation and the KG-0-Meter
Doc and the Five Strings
Wedman, Walton, & Sichting: Do I Hear a Challenge to Their Throne?
CSL    Celtics Stuff Live Postgame Show 10/7
Celtics Life  Being a Celtics fan from the other side of the ocean
(Video) KG and 'Sheed Highlights from the Rockets game
Gino's Jungle    Final Score Doesn't Tell the Truth
Preseason Game 1 NBA Ref Grade - D+
NESB     Cs Lose Preseason Opener
Green Street     Returning Celtics hit the court in preseason opener
Kevin Garnett’s strong debut
Patriot Ledger    Center Perkins has developed into a key piece for Celtics
NESN   Slimmer, Healthier Kendrick Perkins Enters His Seventh Pro Season
Rockets Rally Past Celtics in Kevin Garnett's Return
Despite Loss, Celtics on Track for Success in Coming Season
Doc Rivers Thinks Rajon Rondo Will Become a Lifetime Celtic
ESPN    Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets - Recap - October 07, 2009
Dimemag    Iverson’s debut delayed 3 weeks
Sports of Boston    Garnett Returns, Rockets Prevail In Fourth
Brownsville Herald    Rockets in the Valley: Brooks scores 21 in win over Celtics
Chron.com    Rockets make adjustments, rally past Celtics
SI.com    Shaquille O'Neal won't help Cavaliers address biggest weaknesses
Newsday    Yue, Pruitt among four waived by Knicks
ProJo    Big Three recruited Rasheed Wallace to Boston
Dueling Couches    Rivers Already A Marquis Daniels Fan