Danny Ainge may have pulled off another heist, but he knows better than to take a victory lap. The Boston Celtics’ president of basketball operations made the news this week when The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd revealed a Cleveland Cavaliers player called Ainge a “f—ing thief” for pulling off the blockbuster Kyrie Irving trade last summer. Ainge was asked how he felt about those harsh words Thursday during his weekly radio interview on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Toucher & Rich” and responded with a healthy dose of diplomacy. “First of all, time will tell,” Ainge said, as aired on NBC Sports Boston. “The pick that we gave them (the Bro... NESN.com
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Patriots Finally Draft Quarterback, Nab LSU’s Danny Etling In Seventh Rond
by Zack Cox on Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 5:39PM 1,099 The New England Patriots might not have drafted their quarterback of the future this weekend, but they did draft a quarterback. They waited until late in Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft to do so, selecting LSU signal-caller Danny Etling with the first pick in the seventh and final round on Saturday. Etling, who was not among the various quarterbacks linked to the Patriots during the pre-d... NESN.com
Why Danny Ainge Doesn’t Buy That Paul Pierce Is Retiring Next Season
WALTHAM, Mass. — Paul Pierce pulled a Kobe Bryant on Monday, announcing this upcoming season will be his last. But his former boss believes it could be more of a Michael Jordan situation. Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was asked Monday at the team’s media day what he thought of Pierce stepping away after the 2016-17 campaign, but he didn’t sound too sure that’d actually be the case. “First of all, I think Paul can play for a few more years,” Ainge said. “I’ll believe it when I see it.” So why does Ainge, who won an NBA title with Pierce in 2008 and spent roughly a decade with the 10-time All-Star,
Danny Willett’s Brother Wins Internet With Hilarious Masters Live Tweets
Yes, Danny Willett won the Masters on Sunday, but his brother, PJ, won the Internet. And let’s be honest, folks: In the 21st century, winning the Internet is all that matters. Jordan Spieth’s collapse for the ages on the 12th hole paved the way for Danny Willett to take home the green jacket. And while the Masters was must-watch TV, PJ Willett’s Twitter account was, too, as he live tweeted his brother’s memorable Sunday. Willett threw in a few swears, so the following tweets come with a warning. But they’re well worth the read, especially the ones that take shots at Spieth for his pace of play.
Danny Amendola Loved Playing With Steven Jackson: He’s ‘A Good Teammate’
FOXBORO, Mass. — News of Steven Jackson’s reported meeting with the Patriots on Wednesday was circling all throughout New England, and the team’s locker room was no exception. “I don’t know that we signed him,” Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola said. “I don’t know what the deal is. Apparently he’s still on the streets.” Well, wherever he is, apparently he is one step closer to providing the Patriots with some much needed depth at running back. And if his meeting leads to an eventual contract with New England, he has a familiar face in Amendola to rely on. Amendola and Jackson played together for four years with the...
Dont’a Hightower, Danny Amendola Among Patriots’ Stars In Win Over Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New England Patriots proved one thing Sunday: They can win ugly. Playing one of the worst teams in the NFL, the Patriots beat the New York Jets just 17-16 as they had trouble moving the ball on offense and stopping the Jets’ rushing attack. The Patriots’ offensive line allowed four sacks to the Jets as quarterback Tom Brady was getting beat up all game. With all the negatives out of the way, here are this week’s stars of the game: DANNY AMENDOLAAmendola didn’t replace Julian Edelman, who was out with a concussion, but he filled in admirably as the Patriots’ slot/Z receiver. Amendola caught eight passes on 11 targets for 63 yards. He