Oft-linked Boston Celtics buyout target ‘likely to pursue more playing time with a different playoff team’

MassLive’s Brian Robb has poured baking soda on the fires involving the Boston Celtics potentially signing an oft-linked buyout target who was recently bought out by the Wizards: forward Will Barton. During his latest Celtics Mailbag, Robb answered a reader’s suggestion to merely sign Maine Celtics forward and nine-year NBA veteran Tony Snell by saying …

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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is the NBA MVP and it’s not particularly close

The Boston Celtics have the best record in the NBA, and star forward Jayson Tatum is having the best statistical season of his career. You’d think that this would translate to Tatum being the clear MVP favorite in the eyes of the media. However, that is not the case, as Tatum has fallen behind Nikola …

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Big-time message sent in Philadelphia: Jayson Tatum finishes what Al Horford started

Right out of the All-Star break, the Boston Celtics have managed to grind out two hard fought victories on the road. Two of the Eastern Conference’s best in one of the best environments in all of the NBA. What more could an NBA fan want? The third meeting between the Celtics and the 76ers lived …

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What Jayson Tatum had to say after hitting game-winning shot against 76ers

On February 25, with the final few seconds left into the game, Jayson Tatum hit a game-winning three leading the Boston Celtics to a victory over the 76ers by a final score of 110-107. In the first quarter, the Sixers got off to a hot start by scoring 10 points. Philadelphia’s offense was firing on …

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Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs 76ers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for Feb. 25

The Boston Celtics look to pad their slim lead over the Bucks in the conference on Saturday, February 25 when the team takes on the next best team in the standings after Milwaukee, the 76ers, on the road. Boston started off the post-All-Star break slate with a 142-138 overtime win over the Pacers in Indiana. …

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Bruins trade Keith Kinkaid to Colorado for Shane Bowers

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images AHL Trades! The Bruins and Avs announced today that they have swapped players; the Bruins will send Goaltender Keith Kinkaid to Colorado, and the Avs will send forward Shane Bowers to Boston. #Avs acquire G Keith Kinkaid from #NHLBruins for Shane Bowers.— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 25, 2023 …

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Linus Ullmark scores the first goalie goal in Bruins history

Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports From DOWNTOWN. Not content with leading the league in all major goaltending statistics, Linus Ullmark added another feather to his cap tonight: he became the first Boston Bruins goalie to score a goal. Linus Ullmark SCORES.3-1 Bruins. pic.twitter.com/uAzvKJF600— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) February 26, 2023 FROM DOWNTOWN. The Bruins, as a franchise, …

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Recap: Bruins beat Vancouver, 3-1, for their sixth win in a row

Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images WWWWWW. The Bruins scored two quick goals late in the first period then got an historic goalie goal from Linus Ullmark late to take home a 3-1 win over the Canucks in Vancouver. The win was the Bruins’ sixth in a row. To the goals! Hampus Lindholm got the scoring …

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MORSE: Potential Free Agents for Patriots

As we come up to the start of the new league year and free agency is about to begin, I thought I would throw out some names of players I think the New England Patriots might be interested in.  The post MORSE: Potential Free Agents for Patriots appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Analyst slams Stephen A. Smith’s reasoning for why he believes Boston Celtics extended Joe Mazzulla prematurely

NESN’s Keagan Stiefel, like many of us, couldn’t believe Stephen A. Smith’s reckless spewing on the February 24 edition of ESPN First Take when it comes to his opinion that the Boston Celtics promoted interim head coach Joe Mazzulla to the permanent head coach prematurely. Smith believes that the Celtics organization should’ve waited to see if …

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Preview: Bruins head north of the border to take on Vancouver

Michael Ivins-USA TODAY Sports These guys. Just the facts When: Tonight, 7 PM Where: Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Rival SBN site: Nucks Misconduct Know your enemy 23-30-5, 51 PTS, 6th in the Pacific Division Elias Pettersson: 28G-47A-75PTS; JT Miller: 20G-34A-54PTS; Quinn Hughes: 5G-49A-54PTS Arturs Silovs: 2-1-0, …

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Analyst: Wing hitting buyout market Woj bomb Boston Celtics fans have been waiting for

Chowder and Champions’ Tarringo Basile-vaughan believes the Boston Celtics got the Woj bomb they were looking for on February 21 when it was announced the Wizards and Will Barton have reached an agreement for a buyout. Barton is now a free agent who’s able to sign with a playoff-eligible team at any point before the end …

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Marchand fined $5,000 for “dangerous trip” on Oliver Bjorkstrand

Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports Saw that coming. The NHL announced this evening that Bruins forward Brad Marchand has been fined $5,000 for what it’s calling “a dangerous trip” on Seattle’s Oliver Bjorkstrand. The play in question: Brad Marchand with a slew foot on Oliver Bjorkstrand pic.twitter.com/LgMv9FQ38n— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) February 24, 2023 The incident occurred …

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Why 3x NBA champion chose Cavs over Boston Celtics after buyout

Danny Green chose to sign with the Cavaliers over the Boston Celtics following his buyout from the Rockets. Green’s buyout was inevitable after he was part of the three-team trade that returned Eric Gordon to the Clippers and added Luke Kennard to the Grizzlies, and the Cs, Cavs, and Lakers were the immediate contenders for …

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Patriots News 02-12, Thoughts On Brady Podcast, Mac Jones, Super Bowl

“I couldn’t imagine a better teacher to say, ‘Hey, here’s how you’re going to play quarterback in the NFL,’” Brady added. The post Patriots News 02-12, Thoughts On Brady Podcast, Mac Jones, Super Bowl appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Championship experience a major selling point for Boston Celtics buyout target

Pursuing Danny Green would be pursuing someone who has what the Boston Celtics currently lack on their roster — a veteran player whose not only won championships at several stops, but has been featured heavily on those teams. Green, who was traded to Houston as part of the three-team trade that sent Luke Kennard to …

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Recap: Bruins edged out, 2-1, by Capitals

Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports It wasn’t the return from break that the Bruins wanted. It wasn’t the return from break that the Boston Bruins were looking for today, as they fell, 2-1, to the Washington Capitals at the TD Garden. The Bruins’ game progressed as the game went on, with a great second period, but …

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Why Boston Celtics and Will Barton may not agree to deal after Wizards buyout

While the Boston Celtics were arguably 2023 NBA trade deadline winners, acquiring Mike Muscala with to expense of the team’s current roster and not spending a first-round draft pick to do so, they didn’t address the need for a wing. The buyout market will be where they likely do, but a rumored buyout market target …

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Local radio station believes Boston Celtics title odds got worse

98.5 The Sports Hub’s Matt Dolloff isn’t overly confident about the odds of the Boston Celtics winning the 2023 NBA Championship after the trade deadline — mainly due to the field improving far more than the Cs did. While the 2021 west champs Phoenix acquired Kevin Durant and 2022 Western Conference title team Dallas adding …

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Preview: Bruins back in action against Capitals for matinee showdown

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Hockey, finally! Just the facts When: Today, 3:30 PM Where: TD Garden – Boston, MA How to follow: ABC, ESPN+, TVAS, SN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Rival SBN site: Japers’ Rink Know your enemy 27-20-6, 60PTS, 4th in Metropolitan Division Alex Ovechkin: 52GP, 32G, 22A, 54PTS; Evgeny Kuznetsov: 52GP, 7G, 36A, …

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Brady vs Belichick? QB’s Podcast Reveals It Truly Was a Partnership

When it comes to the Brady vs Belichick debate, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick put a lot of that to bed during a recent podcast and gave some great insight into their relationship. The post Brady vs Belichick? QB’s Podcast Reveals It Truly Was a Partnership appeared first on PatsFans.com.