Share this: Golden State Warriors fans got some potential good news Tuesday. At a groundbreaking ceremony for the team’s new San Francisco arena, Chase Center, which is scheduled to open for the 2019-20 season, superstar forward Kevin Durant put a smile on Dubs fans’ faces when asked if he’ll re-sign with Golden State. That sure seems like a yes. Durant signed a two-year, $54 million-plus contract with the Warriors over the summer, but the second year is a player option. So he either could opt into the final year of his contract or sign for even more money with the new NBA Collective Bargain Agreement in place. But, no matter which path Durant chooses, it appears his intention is to suit up for the Warriors in their new home
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Chris Paul To Have Surgery, Likely Miss At Least Six Weeks For Clippers
Share this: The bad news continued for the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Already down one of their big stars due to injury, the Clippers announced point guard Chris Paul likely will miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery Wednesday on his left thumb. The surgery will be on a torn ligament, which was discovered Tuesday after he suffered a sprained thumb Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Losing Paul for that long could be a potential huge blow for L.A., which already has been playing without forward Blake Griffin for 13 games after he underwent knee surgery. Paul has had problems with hand injuries in the past, including the devastating broken right hand he suffered in last season’s playoffs against the Portland Trail
Celtics Wrap: Isaiah Thomas’ 35 Points Lead Celtics Over Hornets 108-98
Share this: The Boston Celtics won their third straight game Monday night in a 108-98 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Isaiah Thomas provided an All-Star caliber performance, posting a game-high 35 points despite attempting zero free throws. Thomas shot 7 of 15 from behind the arc and also provided five rebounds and four assists. Boston also received strong offensive performances from Al Horford (22 points), Jae Crowder (15 points) and Kelly Olynyk (15 points). With the win, the Celtics improved to 26-15, while the Hornets fell to 20-21. Here’s how it all went down. STARTING 5PG: Isaiah ThomasSG: Avery BradleySF: Jae CrowderPF: Amir JohnsonC: Al Horford HIGH-SCORING STARTIt was an offense-filled first quarter, as the C’s held a 34-30 lead after one stanza. The Celtics jumped
Why Patriots Can’t Neutralize Antonio Brown Like Other Top Receivers
Share this: Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots typically do an excellent job of devising a scheme to take out the opposition’s best player. Lately, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been the exception to the rule. Here’s how Steelers quarterbacks have fared targeting Brown in four total matchups against the Patriots: 30 catches46 targets377 yards3 touchdowns3 interceptions85.1 passer rating Here’s how Steelers quarterbacks have fared targeting Brown over the last two seasons: 16 catches22 targets239 yards1 touchdown1 interception104.2 passer rating Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler primarily has followed Brown around the field during those last two games and has the most trouble as passes get deeper and help dissipates. Brown has beat Butler for passes of 51, 37, 33 and 25 yards over the last two
Pedro Gomez Gets Roasted On Twitter For His Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot
Share this: It’s that time of year when members of the Baseball Writers Association of America are casting their ballots for the Baseball Hall of Fame and, as always, controversy ensues. ESPN’s Pedro Gomez is the latest BBWAA member to be scrutinized for his ballot, which was released on Twitter on Monday. While one could make the argument that the four players Gomez voted for are worthy of the honor, it’s the players he omitted that caused a stir amongst fellow baseball writers. Pedro Gomez gave Jay Bell and Bill Mueller Hall of Fame votes. That tells you all you need to know about his view of Hall of Fame votes. — Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra) January 16, 2017 Judging from his ballot, it appears Gomez has
Cowboys Fan Demolishes Flat-Screen TV After Team’s Loss To Packers
Share this: Some fans care a little too much about their favorite team. Take this Dallas Cowboys fan’s reaction to the ‘ Take this Dallas Cowboys fan’s reaction to the ‘Boys 34-31 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC divisional round on Sunday. After the Packers broke the hearts of the No. 1 seed Cowboys, he decided to break his very large and probably expensive television. Since the Cowboys were unable to get to Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for most of the day, this fan decided to try and sack the Green Bay star through his television. This video does come with a warning for language. His form wasn’t exactly textbook, and there was almost certainly some unsportsmanlike conduct after the play, but
Bill Belichick Ignores Steelers’ Video, Doesn’t Use ‘SnapFace’ or ‘InstantChat’
Share this: Bill Belichick is an expert when it comes to game-planning, but the same can’t be said about social media. Appearing on WEEI’s Dale and Holley, Belichick was asked about his thoughts on the Steelers’ locker room video following their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. As can be gathered from his response, the New England Patriots head coach isn’t exactly an internet maven. “Yeah, as you know I’m not on SnapFace and all that, I don’t really get those,” Belichick told WEEI said.” “I’m just really worried about getting our team ready to go. I’m not really too worried about what they put on InstantChat, or whatever it is.” If Belichick ever decides to build a presence on social media,