Wednesday was fairly the day for NBA information, particularly pertaining to the Boston Celtics. Kyrie Irving formally opted out of his deal, the Celtics reportedly engaged in commerce talks with the New Orleans Pelicans, Aron Baynes opted into his participant possibility and Irving fired his agent to joined ROC Nation. So sure, it was a busy day. But earlier than the day’s finish, we acquired yet one more offseason nugget, per Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald: “According to a number of league sources, Irving nonetheless has not eliminated the Celtics from consideration as he contemplates the place to signal as a free agent, although the idea across the NBA was he was seeking to go elsewhere
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Brad Stevens Reveals Celtics Had Tough Year: ‘Not What We Had Hoped’
It certainly not was the season the Boston Celtics hoped to have. Boston completed fourth within the Eastern Conference after being pegged because the favorites heading into the 2018-19 NBA season. Everyone definitely had good motive to imagine so, seeing as Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving could be able to go, and the bench depth appeared unmatched. But issues acquired tough for the C’s. Irving referred to as out his teammates and appeared visibly annoyed at occasions, and didn’t precisely double down on his promise to re-sign with Boston come season’s finish. Fast ahead to the playoffs and the Green have a 2-Zero sequence lead over the Indiana Pacers. Irving is enjoying a
Chris Sale ‘Not Too Worried’ About Upcoming Red Sox Season Following Shoulder Ailment
Chris Sale isn’t thinking about last year’s shoulder ailment that caused his regular season to get cut short. The Boston Red Sox pitcher had two separate disabled list stints in 2018 that likely took him out of the Cy Young conversation. His velocity was noticeably lower, but nothing seemed to bother the lefty during Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers when he struck out Manny Machado swinging to clinch Major League Baseball’s title. Now after some much-needed rest and keeping up with a throwing program, Sale is ready for 2019 after making some adjustments. “I think that was more addressed in the offseason just with... NESN.com
Julian Edelman Injury: WR’s Ankle Ailment Reportedly ‘Not Considered Serious’
The New England Patriots suffered a scare late in Sunday’s game, but it appears some of the concern can be quelled. Wide receiver Julian Edelman went to the locker room with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Pats’ 34-10 Week 10 loss at the hands of the Tennessee Titans. Seeing as Edelman missed all of last season with an ACL tear suffered during the preseason, an injury in that part of the body understandably aroused some concern. But according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Edelman’s injury “is not considered serious.” While the timing of an injury almost never is ideal, Edelman is fortunate in that the Patriots are
Red Sox’s Victory ‘Not Just Another Game’ After Breaking Franchise Record
It’s been quite a historic year for the Boston Red Sox. The team set a new franchise record for wins in a single season Monday night with a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Boston also clinched home field advantage throughout the playoffs beginning Oct. 5. But what makes this Red Sox team so different from previous Boston World Series teams? NESN’s Dave O’Brien and Dennis Eckersley discussed why the team is special, and why the Red Sox need to do well in the postseason as they battle for the World Series trophy. To hear from O’Brien and Eckersley, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presen... NESN.com
Martellus Bennett ‘Not Upset At All’ That Brother Michael Won’t Play Vs. Patriots
by Zack Cox on Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 4:44PM 2,787 FOXBORO, Mass. — Was Martellus Bennett hoping to face his older brother, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, this Sunday at Gillette Stadium? No, he was not. The New England Patriots tight end on Thursday said he’s “not upset at all” that the elder Bennett will be forced to sit out this weekend’s Patriots-Seahawks showdown after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery last week. “Mike’s a hell of a player,” Benne... NESN.com