Video: Steve Kornacki explains how the Patriots can get the No. 2 pick in the draft

Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images It’s an election year, so you better get ready to a see and hear a lot of Steve Kornacki over the coming months. However, his interests go beyond the world of politics: a Massachusetts native, Kornacki also is a fan of the New England Patriots — and therefore …

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While Some Still Don’t Love the Pick, Patriots’ Selection of Gonzalez Sets a Solid Foundation

There was a lot of talk after this weekend about the team not landing an impact player on offense in the early rounds of this weekend’s NFL Draft, but the selection in round one of Christian Gonzalez may end up being a massive key to New England’s success mov The post While Some Still Don’t …

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Big man draft pick from Danny Ainge era no longer interested in Celtics reunion

Danny Ainge-era big man Kelly Olynyk liked the idea of a reunion with the Boston Celtics at the 2023 trade deadline when such rumors popped up, but as the 31-year-old told Heavy’s Steve Bulpett, he isn’t looking to leave the Jazz — a franchise Ainge is now in control of — to return to the …

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Celtics vs. Kings best bet and pick for Tuesday, March 21 (Lay points with Boston)

The Boston Celtics are back in the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, for now, after the Philadelphia 76ers lost on Monday night. Boston can add to its lead with a win on Tuesday, and the team is favored on the road against the Sacramento Kings. Robert Williams III is not listed on the …

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‘Business decision’ signals likely departure of last Boston Celtics first-round pick

Payton Pritchard’s recent decision to replace his current representation with Creative Arts Agency signals the point guard will most likely move on from the Boston Celtics during the upcoming offseason. Pritchard called it a ‘business decision.’ “At the end of the day, it’s a business decision,” he told MassLive’s Souichi Terada. The Oregon product explained that CAA …

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Celtics vs. Blazers best bet and pick (Boston undervalued on road)

The Boston Celtics are in the middle of arguably their worst stretch of the 2022-23 season, but they have a chance to get a feel-good road win against a Portland Trail Blazers team that they dominated in Boston recently. Boston won’t have center Robert Williams III in this game, and Jayson Tatum (hip) is listed …

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Boston Celtics: B/R calls acquiring former lottery pick big man a ‘pipe dream’

The Boston Celtics are not paying the price the San Antonio Spurs are asking of for former lottery pick Jakob Poeltl — a nightly double-double threat that no longer fits in San Antonio’s rebuilding project. With two future first-round draft picks being the asking price, Poeltl was correctly labeled a ‘pipe dream’ by Bleacher Report’s …

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Boston Celtics: Proposal adds career 40% 3-point shooter and future first round pick

As the 2022-23 season progresses, it is becoming clear that the Boston Celtics are squarely in the mix as one of the top contenders in not only the Eastern Conference but the entire Association as well. While the Cleveland Cavaliers have proven to be a thorn in the C’s side, Boston is a Robert Williams …

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Boston Celtics would only pursue 2020 lottery pick if price was right

The Boston Celtics have not gotten off to an ideal start thus far in 2022-23, mainly due to their pair of losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers, both in overtime. Robert Williams’ absence is one of the root causes of Boston’s struggles, but there’s a general lack of rotational talent right now as the team tries …

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Boston Celtics: Former No. 6 overall pick floated as Cs big man target

With two consecutive losses to teams with size and strength in the frontcourt, it might be time for the Boston Celtics to start considering deals that would add talent to their own depleted depth chart down low to counter to bridge the gap between now and Robert Williams’ return from a knee injury. In an …

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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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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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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: Overperforming 2019 first-round pick unlikely to have deal guaranteed

MassLive’s Brian Robb poured water on Boston Celtics fans who were hoping to see Mfiondu Kabengele’s salary guaranteed before the start of the 2022-23 season — shutting down the idea in his latest Boston Celtics Mailbag on October 7. Kabengele was out of the lineup during the C’s 112-103 victory over the Hornets Friday night, their …

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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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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