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An exciting NBA Finals opener was not enough to reel in more viewers to a lopsided second act. Game 2 of the NBA Finals averaged 8.76 million viewers Sunday night on ABC, based on Nielsen numbers reported by Sports Media Watch. It’s the least-watched NBA Finals Game 2 since 2020 (Heat vs. Lakers, 7.54 million), a series played in the bubble at Walt Disney World due to the … [Read more...] about
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GY: That was my situation. I had Marcus Morris, Aron Baynes, and Al Horford in front of me. Those guys have been around in the league for so long and they’re experienced players. I couldn’t take it the wrong way, saying, “Oh, I should have been in front of him.” No, that’s not true. I was really just hoping that the situation could be a little bit different, maybe that they can … [Read more...] about
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Lopez might be one of the bigger names on the market. He’s certainly at the end of his career, but like Al Horford, he’s a complete pro and a winner who’s easy to fit into a team culture and find a role for, and still makes a difference defensively night to night. The one player several personnel people expressed interest in was Gary Trent Jr., who’s an expiring minimum. … [Read more...] about
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What was different in your mentality this time in the NBA vs. your first stint with the Boston Celtics? GY: It was a completely different mentality than when I was in Boston, because when I was in Boston, I was drafted first round, 16th pick, so my standards and what I was hoping was completely different from right now. I didn’t have that much experience, too. I was really just … [Read more...] about
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A first-round pick could be the price to acquire Jrue Holiday from the Celtics. The veteran point guard has been in the middle of trade rumors recently, and the team’s front office is looking for a first-rounder in return, plus “whatever reduced salary comes back in the deal,” per Hardwood Paroxysm. … [Read more...] about Celtics want first-rounder for Jrue Holiday?
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A first-round pick could be the price to acquire Jrue Holiday from the Celtics. The veteran point guard has been in the middle of trade rumors recently, and the team’s front office is looking for a first-rounder in return, plus “whatever reduced salary comes back in the deal,” per Hardwood Paroxysm.Source: New York Post More on this storyline Boston is most definitely … [Read more...] about Celtics want first-rounder for Jrue Holiday?
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After winning the first two games at home, Fenerbahce closed the series on the road in Game 3, winning 93-84 and sweeping 3-0 Bahcesehir to advance to the Turkish League Finals. Wade Baldwin and Metecan Birsen each scored 16 points to drag the reigning champs. Nigel Hayes-Davis finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds in front of Boston Celtics’ head coach Joe Mazzulla, who … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla travels to Turkey to watch Nigel Hayes
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After winning the first two games at home, Fenerbahce closed the series on the road in Game 3, winning 93-84 and sweeping 3-0 Bahcesehir to advance to the Turkish League Finals. Wade Baldwin and Metecan Birsen each scored 16 points to drag the reigning champs. Nigel Hayes-Davis finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds in front of Boston Celtics’ head coach Joe Mazzulla, who … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla travels to Turkey to watch Nigel Hayes
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Boston is most definitely listening on calls for Jrue Holiday, sources say. … [Read more...] about Celtics listening on calls for Jrue Holiday