The Boston Celtics have the second-best record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 41-24. In fact, the C’s are just two games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East. Record isn’t always an indication of actual standing in the league, though. Even Celtics coach Brad Stevens recently admitted his team isn’t as good as its record. One former player disagrees with Stevens. TNT analyst Kenny Smith — a two-time NBA champion — had plenty of praise for the Celtics and their best player, point guard Isaiah Thomas, during the network’s Thursday broadcast of NBA basketball. Calling the Celtics the No. 2 team in th... NESN.com
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NBA Rumors: Warriors Fear Kevin Durant’s Knee Injury Will Sideline Him For Month…
Share this: The NBA’s best team is bracing itself for some bad news. Kevin Durant hyperextended his left knee Tuesday in the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Washington Wizards, but the team still was awaiting MRI results early Wednesday morning. And the Warriors reportedly are fearing the worst, as sources told The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski the team is afraid Durant could miss the rest of the regular season or longer. The Warriors don’t lack stars with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green on their roster, but losing Durant still would be a big blow in a competitive Western Conference. The forward is Golden State’s top scorer this season, averaging 25.3 points per game to go with 8.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. Golden State is
Possible line-ups and team news for this week
Paris v BarcelonaParis: Trapp; Aurier, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Maxwell; Verratti, Rabiot, Matuidi; Lucas, Cavani, Draxler.Out: Thiago Motta (suspended), Thiago Silva (muscle problem)Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Piqué, Umtiti, Alba; Rakitić, Busquets, Iniesta; Messi, Luis Suárez, Neymar.Out: Arda Turan (groin), Mascherano (hamstring), Vidal (ankle) Benfica v DortmundBenfica: Ederson; Semedo, Luisão, Lindelöf, Eliseu; Fejsa, Pizzi, Salvio, Carrillo/Almeida; Jonas, Mitroglou.< ... UEFA.com - News
Patriots Fans Are Purchasing Insane Amounts Of Super Bowl LI Merchandise
Share this: It’s no secret New England Patriots fans are pretty obsessed with their team, but Fanatics has the numbers to prove it. The Patriots’ recent Super Bowl LI win over the Atlanta Falcons was special for a few reasons. For starters, New England pulled off the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history after the game went into overtime for the first time ever. It also was the Patriots’ fifth Super Bowl win, tying the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers for second-most. That likely is a big reason why Fanatics, which sells licensed sports merchandise and clothing, is seeing Super Bowl LI merch flying off the shelves much quicker than products for the Patriots’ last win in Super Bowl XLIX. Here’s what Fanatics reported
Hartford Mayor, Connecticut Governor Invite Islanders To Play At XL Center
Share this: Are the Hartford Whalers coming back to the NHL? Connecticut politicians would like to see that happen. Barclays Center reportedly ended its relationship with the New York Islanders after just two seasons, so the team will need a place to play after their contract is up following the 2018-19 season. And Connecticut governor Dannel Malloy and Hartford mayor Luke Bronin would like that place to be the XL Center in their state’s capital. The Hartford-New Haven television market actually is the largest in the country without a professional sports team in the four major leagues, but the return of the NHL is a long shot. The Whalers left town and became the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997 in part because of low
NBA Rumors: Knicks Eyeing Celtics As Third Team In Carmelo Anthony Trade
Share this: Even if Carmelo Anthony doesn’t come to Boston, the Celtics still could be part of a trade that sends the New York Knicks star elsewhere. While the C’s reportedly have told New York they don’t want Anthony, the Knicks “haven’t given up hope” on including Boston as a partner in a three-team deal involving the veteran forward, the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn reported Sunday. New York sent a scout to the Celtics’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday and is “intrigued” by some of Boston’s players, per Washburn. “An NBA source said Celtics coach Brad Stevens would embrace coaching Anthony, but president of basketball operations Danny Ainge has rejected any deal,” Washburn wrote. “That hasn’t stopped the Knicks from scouting Celtics
Patriots Notes: Last Foxboro Practices Have Been ‘Fun,’ ‘Extremely Productive’
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ work at Gillette Stadium is almost complete. The Patriots’ final Foxboro practice will take place Sunday afternoon. The Patriots then will gather at Gillette Stadium on Monday morning for a sendoff rally before boarding their flight for Houston, where they’ll take on the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. While the Patriots are looking forward to getting out to Houston, they’re still not looking too far ahead. “Pretty excited honestly to get in some warmer weather,” cornerback Logan Ryan said. “It’ll be good. I know we got one more important practice today that I think we need to get in. I think being a little older I understand that. We’re actually excited for practice, having a lot