The Toronto Raptors have multiple players who are popular and a head coach who’s created a winning culture. In spite of that, they don’t have the personnel to bring their dream of flying another NBA championship across the border to life. A glacial offensive team even while being led by All-Stars Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, there’s a clear need for them to spice up their … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors: 3 Splash Trades That Would Spice Up The Roster
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Jaylen Brown misses potential game-winner as Pistons hold off Celtics 104-103
Brown had 32 points on 11-of-28 shooting for the Atlantic Division-leading Celtics (26-16). The post Jaylen Brown misses potential game-winner as Pistons hold off Celtics 104-103 appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown misses potential game-winner as Pistons hold off Celtics 104-103
Simone: Jaylen Brown named East All-Star starter – a perfect honor for an incredible season
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been named an Eastern Conference All-Star starter. Joining him in the first five in LA will be New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. … [Read more...] about Simone: Jaylen Brown named East All-Star starter – a perfect honor for an incredible season
BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics at Pistons 7:30 p.m. – A battle atop the East
Let’s get ready to rumbleeeee. In this corner, the Detroit Pistons—the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Cade Cunningham, a bona fide MVP candidate, has been leading the way. And in this corner, the Boston Celtics. The two seed. Jaylen Brown, another MVP candidate, is fresh off a 41-point performance in Atlanta. … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics at Pistons 7:30 p.m. – A battle atop the East
Bedard: After dispatching the Texans, Patriots head to AFC title game in new position – prohibitive favorite
But here's the thing, as New England prepares to go to Denver and the Patriots' personal house of horrors, Empower Field at Mile High, to play the AFC Championship Game at 3 p.m. Sunday, all that stuff about the Patriots being underrated and how they haven't gotten the respect they deserve, all of that is over. At least for this week. … [Read more...] about Bedard: After dispatching the Texans, Patriots head to AFC title game in new position – prohibitive favorite
Atlantic Notes: Simons, Barrett, Bridges, McCain
Anfernee Simons had his best game of the season for the Celtics on Thursday night in a 119-114 win over the Heat, writes Jay King for The Athletic. He scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and ended the game with 39 points while hitting seven threes, all while coming off the bench. “I think he definitely was in that mode tonight where, let’s get him the ball and get out of the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Barrett, Bridges, McCain
Celtics are learning what Wolves wish they knew about Luka Garza
Before the Celtics' 132-106 win over the Hawks, Joe Mazzulla drilled to the heart of why and how Luka Garza is overcoming the concerns about his game. … [Read more...] about Celtics are learning what Wolves wish they knew about Luka Garza
Giardi: Patriots’ defense embracing new identity, backbones Divisional Round win over the Texans
So, with a little help from CJ Stroud - or a lot, depending on how you want to view the picture - Vrabel's defense, coordinated by Zak Kuhr, made life miserable for Houston. They turned the Texans over five times... … [Read more...] about Giardi: Patriots’ defense embracing new identity, backbones Divisional Round win over the Texans
NHL Notes: Andersson right fit for the B’s back end
The Boston Bruins are reportedly one of the front runners for Calgary Flames top-4 defenseman Rasmus Andersson as the right-handed defenseman appears to be on the verge of getting dealt ahead of the Olympic break in the NHL regular season schedule.It appears to be one of those seasons where a lot of the league’s trade business is going to get done ahead of the February Olympic … [Read more...] about NHL Notes: Andersson right fit for the B’s back end
