Q: Assuming that Gordon Hayward signed with Boston over Miami because Boston is “closer” to challenging Cleveland, if Miami can get back Dion Waiters and James Johnson do you get the feeling the Heat players can and will play with a chip on their shoulder next season? — Stuart. A: A chip on
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The biggest remaining domino wobbled in the afternoon and finally fell in the evening. When Gordon Hayward announced he was joining the Boston Celtics, it wrapped up the decisions of players at the top of this summer’s NBA free agent board. The biggest moves have been made, but there is more dealing
NEW YORK—Three years ago, the Blue Jays were interested in signing free-agent catcher Miguel Montero as he prepared to leave the Arizona Diamondbacks. Montero ended up signing a three-year deal with the Cubs and the Jays inked a different free-agent, Russell Martin, to a five-year contract. Now the Jays
When Gordon Hayward announced he was joining the Boston Celtics, it wrapped up the decisions of players at the top of this summer’s NBA free agent board. The Utah Jazz need to figure out how to move on after losing their leading scorer and another starter Tuesday. The Cleveland Cavaliers could
Ricky Rubio flew halfway around the world to help Utah make its sales pitch. Miami had the red carpet rolled out, with plenty of staff and players around to do some wooing. The Jazz and Heat made Gordon Hayward waver.
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Being described as a ”tweener” in the NBA used to be considered a dirty word, an adjective used for a player too big or small to fit a traditional position. Now teams seek out players that have a Swiss-Army skill set that can fit into a more free-flowing, positionless game. ‘&
Reviewing the deals from a wild Fourth of July in the NBA, starting with a blockbuster signing for Boston.
Reviewing the deals from a wild Fourth of July in the NBA, starting with Boston’s blockbuster signing of Gordon Hayward.
