Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Tommy Harper, left, NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett, center left, Bob Sweeney, executive director of the Boston Bruins Foundation, center right, and Cedric Maxwell, former Boston Celtics player, right, participate in a panel discussion held to introduce an initiative called “Take The Lead,” Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, […]
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Celtics Media Day: Kyrie Irving excited about joining revamped Boston big three
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — Gordon Hayward was looking forward to playing with Isaiah Thomas, one of the Celtics players who recruited him to Boston during his whirlwind free agency. By the time Hayward steps on the parquet floor, though, there will be another All-Star point guard dishing out the ball. Thomas is out, shipped to […]
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Isaiah Thomas on trade to Cavaliers: "It still hurts."
BOSTON — Isaiah Thomas’ two sons had different reactions to his trade from the Celtics to the Cavaliers. His older son, James, is excited that his dad will get to play alongside LeBron James. Thomas’ younger son, Jaiden, had fallen in love with Boston and was afraid that Cleveland won’t have any skate parks. “Everything […]
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Done: AP Source says Cavs getting 2020 pick from Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) looks to pass in front of Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) and center Nikola Vucevic during a game in March in Orlando, Fla. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cavaliers have finalized their blockbuster deal with Boston involving All-Star guards Irving and Isaiah Thomas by getting […]
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Isaiah Thomas says ‘I am not damaged’ in ESPN interview
Guard Isaiah Thomas (4) plays in the Boston Celtics’ game against the Detroit Pistons in Boston on Jan. 30, 2017. Thomas believes he will fully recover from a right hip injury that has threatened to void his recent trade to Cleveland. Thomas, who was dealt by the Celtics to the Cavaliers last week for star […]
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Underdog Isaiah Thomas facing biggest challenge of career
Former Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket during the first quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston. Following the biggest slight of his NBA career, Thomas will have to prove his worth again. All eyes will be watching how he rebounds after Tuesday’s blockbuster trade. The Celtics […]
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Kyrie gets a new address, but Cavs win trade
Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) is guarded by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Cleveland on June 7, 2017. Irving gets his new address and Isaiah Thomas gets to play with LeBron. They both can say they won in this […]
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Kyrie Irving will wear No. 11 with Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving, right, looks to drive against Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland on November 3, 2016. Irving is on his way to Boston after the Celtics swapped him for Thomas on Tuesday. BOSTON — Newly acquired guard Kyrie Irving will wear No. 11 […]
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Irving-Thomas deal continues NBA summer of blockbuster moves
FILE – In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James, left, greets Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles in March. Irving was tired of being teammates with James. Now he has to figure out how to beat him. Cleveland’s […]
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Pro basketball players bring support to Seeds of Peace
Brian Scalabrine takes a selfie with a Seeds of Peace camper during the Play for Peace basketball clinic Monday in Otisfield. OTISFIELD — They may not know them, they may not love basketball, but they appreciate the basketball stars showing up. Former NBA players Brian Scalabrine and Matt Bonner and Detroit Pistons rookie Luke Kennard […]