CELTICS SIGN STEPHON MARBURY

The Boston Celtics signed Stephon Marbury today after the guard cleared waivers, and the club hoped to have the New York Knicks castoff in uniform for tonight's game against the Indiana Pacers. Marbury, a former All-Star guard who alienated Knicks management, teammates and fans, was signed after having his physical at the Celtics' suburban practice facility early today. He agreed to a buyout of his $20.8 million contract and was waived by New York on Tuesday. The Celtics were expected to sign him for a prorated share of the veteran's $1.3 million minimum. Marbury, who turned 32 last week, hasn't played a regular-season game in more than a year. He will wear No. 8, formerly worn by Celtics star Antoine Walker.