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Rajon Rondo explains why he considered a trade request as a Celtics rookie
Celtics “We lost 18 straight games, I just wanted opportunity.” Rajon Rondo ultimately played nine seasons with the Celtics. Jim Davis / Globe Staff Rajon Rondo established himself as one of the top point guards in Celtics history during his nine seasons in Boston. Over 527 games with Boston, Rondo won an NBA title (2008), […]
Former Celtic Rajon Rondo explains how he tried to ‘beat’ Brad Stevens during a playoff series
Celtics “When I’m playing the game, I’m not necessarily playing against the players.” Rajon Rondo and Brad Stevens squared off against one another when the Bulls played the Celtics in the 2017 playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) During his prime years, former Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was one of the craftiest and most effective floor […]
David Ortiz explains why trading ‘perfect franchise’ player Mookie Betts was a mistake
Red Sox “He is the full package. I mean, you tell me. Why would you not make that move? We know it was a mistake.” Barry Chin/Globe Staff Mookie Betts’s return to Fenway this week was a reminder of what could have been. The Red Sox had one of baseball’s brightest stars, and instead of […]
Logan Ryan explains why you shouldn’t ‘sleep’ on 2023 Patriots
Patriots “I think we all know Belichick will outperform expectations.” Logan Ryan believes the 2023 Patriots should still be competitive in the AFC East. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff The Patriots will have an uphill climb in what should be a cutthroat AFC East during the 2023 NFL season. But one former Patriot is still high […]
Devin McCourty explains why Kendrick Bourne is the Patriots player he’s ‘most excited’ to see in 2023
Patriots Kendrick Bourne AP Photo/Matt Ludtke Damien Woody thinks Mac Jones will have a ‘bounce-back year’ in 2023 What Ezekiel Elliott said in his first interview as a Patriot Kendrick Bourne told reporters earlier this month that he is in the best shape of his life. After a lackluster 2022 season, he’s worked hard to […]
Kristaps Porzingis explains why he ‘loves’ the idea of the NBA’s in-season tournament
Celtics Porzingis said he grew up playing in similar tournaments when he was in Europe. Kristaps Porzingis. AP Photo/Charles Krupa Here’s what the Celtics’ new City Edition jerseys look like The Celtics won by 51 points. Here’s what Joe Mazzulla said about not letting up. Kristaps Porzingis understands that some people are skeptical about the […]
Mac Jones explains why he’s hard on rookie receiver Demario Douglas
Patriots “I can be hard on him and try to raise that standard because I know where he comes from.” Mac Jones. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Bill Belichick says Patriots plan to bring back Malik Cunningham if he’s not claimed Former Patriots linebacker Chase Winovich announced his NFL retirement Mac Jones and Demario Douglas have […]
NBA scout explains why the Celtics will still miss Marcus Smart this season
Celtics “He is a guy that can get on them. Or at least he had the clout, the voice to tell them.” Marcus Smart was traded to Memphis back in June as part of the deal for Kristaps Porzingis. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe Brad Stevens was busy this offseason in his efforts to […]
Former NFL quarterback explains why Patriots might want to trade Mac Jones
Patriots “Mac Jones has thrown 42 touchdowns. None of them have been to Pro Bowlers.” Mac Jones has thrown five touchdowns in six games with the Patriots this season. AP Photo/John Locher With the NFL trade deadline set for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the 1-5 Patriots could be looking at a fire sale in […]
‘Just trying to do too much’: Mac Jones explains ‘horrendous’ interception
Patriots “Interceptions are part of the game and I didn’t make a good throw.” Mac Jones. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Bill Belichick discussed Malik Cunningham, Patriots’ penalties after loss vs. Raiders Report: Jimmy Garoppolo leaves Patriots-Raiders game in an ambulance after back injury The Patriots were just outside Raiders’ red zone, down by seven with […]