Share this: The Boston Bruins ended their playoff drought last season and integrated a few talented young players into their roster. The most notable name from that group was defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who played with the poise of a veteran despite making his NHL debut in Boston’s first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. The Bruins have made five first-round picks over the last three drafts, which has stocked the prospect pool with a ton of talent. However, that doesn’t mean the B’s won’t be active in the NHL’s free-agent market when it opens at noon ET on Saturday, July 1. Here’s the Bruins’ projected lineup entering free agency (RFA denotes players who are restricted free agents July 1). FORWARDSBrad Marchand–Patrice Bergeron–David Pastrnak (RFA)Frank
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Cavs Should Make Paul George Trade If LeBron James Plans To Leave In 2018
Share this: Rumors of LeBron James potentially wanting to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018 and head to Los Angeles — to sign with the Lakers or Clippers — perhaps has made the Cavs’ championship window a bit smaller than it was a year ago. There’s no guarantee James returns to Cleveland after the 2017-18 season as he’s eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. That’s why the Cavs should make a bold move and trade for Indiana Pacers superstar Paul George. The 27-year-old forward reportedly has informed the Pacers he plans to become a free agent after next season and leave the team. His eye is on the Lakers as a free agent. So, acquiring George probably would be a one-year
Will LeBron James Leave Cavs For Lakers In 2018? Brian Scalabrine Has Heard Such
Share this: LeBron James needs a way to beat the Golden State Warriors over the long-term, and his plan might include leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers. James said Monday night after the Warriors beat the Cavs 129-120 to win the NBA Finals in Game 5 that he’s going to need to think long and hard about how Cleveland can beat a Golden State team that’s set up to win for a long time. However, there’s been plenty of speculation that James might move to the Western Conference instead when he becomes an unrestricted free agent after next season, specifically to the Los Angeles Lakers. “I’m hearing he’s going to (stay in Cleveland) for one more year and then bolt to (the Lakers),” Boston Celtics analyst
Kevin Durant Stares Down Rihanna After She Yells ‘Brick’ At His Free Throw
Musical star Rihanna was one of many celebrities at Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Thursday night, and she did her best to rattle Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant. In the second half, Durant was at the free throw line when Rihanna yelled “brick.” After hitting a 3-point shot a bit later, he stared her down while running back on defense. Durant wasn’t fazed at all, as he finished with a game-high 38 points in his first NBA Finals matchup since 2012. The Warriors dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-91 to take Game 1 of the series. Thumbnail photo via Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Images
NBA Insider Believes Celtics Targeting Gordon Hayward As No. 1 Option This Summe…
Share this: The Boston Celtics, as evidenced by their start to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, probably are still a few players away from competing with the NBA’s elite — the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. But they are in position to put a dent in that deficit this offseason. The C’s have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and they also could sign another top free agent, similar to their approach last offseason when they drafted Jaylen Brown and signed Al Horford. But who would that free agent be? The Vertical’s Chris Mannix has a pretty good idea. “The next step for this team, that’s got to be Gordon Hayward,” Mannix said on CSNNE’s “Celtics Pregame
Tender Patriots Placed On LeGarrette Blount Hadn’t Been Used For A Long Time
Share this: When word broke last week that the New England Patriots used an unrestricted free agent tender on running back LeGarrette Blount, the option was widely described as “rarely-used.” That might not have done the infrequency justice. The unrestricted free agent tender, or May 9 tender, hadn’t been used since 2000, Peter Schrager reported on NFL Media’s “Good Morning Football.” Twitter user Bryan Brackney says the tender, which formerly was known as the June 1 tender, last was used on Seattle Seahawks guard Frank Beede on June 1, 2000. The tender is a one-year deal worth $1.1 million, or 110 percent of Blount’s 2016 salary. If Blount signs with a team before July 22, the tender means he counts against against that team’s and towards the Patriots’
What David Andrews’ Reported Contract Extension Means For Patriots
by Zack Cox on Fri, May 12, 2017 at 9:31AM 1,673 Share this: The New England Patriots reportedly locked up their starting center for the foreseeable future Thursday night, agreeing to terms with David Andrews on a three-year contract extension that runs through 2020. Andrews, who joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2015, was set to hit free agency after this season. His new deal is worth $9 million, with incentives that could drive its value up to $11 million, according to multiple reports. A few thoughts on Andrews’ extension: — At first glance, this looks like a very team-friendly contract. The $3 million in average annual value will rank 14th among NFL centers. On the other hand, Andrews has been a full-time