Former GM suggests an interesting shortstop alternative for the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox need a backup plan if Xander Bogaerts leaves Locking up Xander Bogaerts to a new contract is a top priority for the Boston Red Sox this offseason. While it’s hard to believe that they would let their star shortstop and clubhouse leader get away, the Red Sox need to have alternative …

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Boston Celtics: Former first-rounder won’t make Cs debut Friday

The Boston Celtics play the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night at the T.D. Garden, and we already know two members of the team’s frontcourt who won’t be playing in the absence of Robert Williams III, who is set to return from arthroscopic knee surgery recovery in January. One is Grant Williams, who was suspended one game …

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Boston Celtics: Analyst says former No. 2 pick is on Jayson Tatum’s level

Looking back at the 2017 NBA Draft, Boston Celtics All-NBA First Teamer Jayson Tatum has clearly surpassed the two players that were also in the running to be the No. 1 pick: Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz and Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball. Fultz, the player who the 76ers traded extra assets to the …

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Former champion Boston Celtics big calls Ime Udoka situation ‘soap opera’

Former Boston Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins, a starter on the 2007-08 NBA Championship squad and a current ESPN analyst, called this past September’s Ime Udoka suspension episode a ‘soap opera’ in a recent tweet. The message ultimately was a pro-Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown one, but in the process, he called out Udoka and …

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Former Red Sox postseason hero not on Yankees’ ALCS roster

Andrew Benintendi’s regular-season wrist injury is keeping him off the Yankees’ ALCS roster. The former Red Sox star won’t be able to face the Astros. Former Red Sox postseason hero not on Yankees’ ALCS roster – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community

Boston Celtics: Why former Sixth Man of the Year passed on Cs in free agency

The Boston Celtics signed Blake Griffin at the tail end of the offseason in order to add frontcourt depth to a roster that badly needed it in the wake of Robert Williams’ knee surgery, but President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens had his eyes set higher. Specifically, on the 2019-20 NBA season’s Sixth Man of …

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CW says it’d be wise for Boston Celtics to sign former No. 3 pick ahead of opening night

Celtics Wire’s Justin Quinn feels that it’d be wise for the Boston Celtics to add a more physical big than those they already have on their roster, and he feels former No. 3 overall pick Derrick Favors is the best available target ahead of their October 18 tip-off. Favors averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 boards per …

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After Jamie Collins signing, Patriots bring back another former linebacker

The Patriots signed free agent linebacker Calvin Munson on Wednesday.

Boston Celtics: C&C wants former rotation big man back in Boston

It’s become a nearly annual ritual for Boston Celtics fans — that is, the trick of figuring out how to fill out a proper depth chart with multiple options in the frontcourt. Back in 2019-20, after an exodus of big men like Al Horford and Aron Baynes, the Cs relied on a platoon of Daniel …

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Boston Celtics: Former Hornets lottery pick floated for C’s TPE

The Boston Celtics look well equipped to weather the early season storm they’re expected to face with the absence of both Robert Williams III and Luke Kornet. ‘The Timelord’ will likely miss 8-12 weeks due to arthroscopic knee surgery, while Kornet could miss the rest of the preseason. Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad …

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Boston Celtics: CB wants former draft lottery big man to make Cs roster

Back before the second Boston Celtics preseason game on October 5 against the Toronto Raptors — a game the Cs had a lead but blew late in the fourth quarter and overtime to move to 1-1 on the exhibition slate –, CelticsBlog’s Jeff Clark advocated for Noah Vonleh to make the roster ahead of the …

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Boston Celtics: Former first-round pick thought he would be on Cs at 2022 trade deadline

Donte DiVincenzo was convinced he’d be receiving his golden ticket to join the Boston Celtics and contend for NBA titles during the 2022 trade deadline this past February but ended up in basketball purgatory with the Sacramento Kings. To be fair, he did sign with the Golden State Warriors this past offseason, so joining the …

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Patriots expected to sign former All-Pro LB Jamie Collins

The Patriots are expected to sign LB Jamie Collins, per sources. There are dual options for them to bring him aboard initially – active roster or practice squad – but he is anticipated to join the team in some capacity. Patriots eyeing improved LB play. — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 3, 2022 The New England …

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Boston Celtics: Former NBA champion says Udoka situation is ‘100 times uglier’ than originally thought

Reports from various sources trickled out this week surrounding Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka. On Wednesday night, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnorowski tweeted that Udoka was facing disciplinary action following a violation of team guidelines. The following day, Woj reported that the violation was a consensual relationship with a member of the Boston Celtics organization. Team …

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Former Patriots coach pushes back on notion that Bill Belichick has changed

Former New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel dropped an article that hinted on the idea that coach Bill Belichick had loosened his typical ruling with an iron fist on players’ comments to the media. There have been remarks touching on concerns and uncertainties with the way the offense is being handled. FOX Sports analyst Colin …

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Former Patriots QB Matt Cassel sees a change in Bill Belichick

Former New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel is surprised with the openness coach Bill Belichick is allowing the team to show in regards to many of the issues they’re facing this season. One such issue is trying to replace former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels with Matt Patricia as the new offensive play-caller. The team has …

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Polarizing former Boston Celtics player flames Ime Udoka in tweet

Polarizing former Boston Celtics big man Enes Freedom, FKA Enes Kanter, flamed suspended head coach Ime Udoka in a tweet on September 22. Freedom shared a ClutchPoints article that featured a quote from Udoka denying that his benching had anything to do with the Turkish big man’s political comments aimed at the NBA’s biggest international …

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Patriots bring back former All-Pro LB Jamie Collins for free agent visit

The Patriots hosted a familiar face today: LB Jamie Collins was in for a free agent visit. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 20, 2022 It has been a busy afternoon for the New England Patriots with the team reportedly bringing in veteran linebacker Jamie Collins for a free agent visit on Tuesday. Collins, who was …

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Red Sox calling up former Yankees draft pick after Kevin Plawecki DFA

After designating catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment on Friday night, the Red Sox are calling up one of their best pitching prospects, Frank German. Red Sox calling up former Yankees draft pick after Kevin Plawecki DFA – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community