Don’t you miss just watching sports for fun? - The Boston Globe

The true enjoyment of watching sports has declined, replaced by consumption of analysis and fueled by betting and fantasy sports.

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After three seasons in the G League, Dink Pate’s eligibility to play for Providence College remains in question - The Boston Globe

Pate is enrolled at Providence College, but awaiting word from the NCAA as to whether he is eligible to play this season.

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NBA business stalls out while waiting on LeBron James’s free agent decision, Kawhi Leonard investigation - The Boston Globe

The NBA enjoys being part of the sports news cycle with NFL training camps set to open and MLB beginning the second half of its season.

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Appeasing Jaylen Brown after Giannis trade fell apart should be a priority for the Celtics - The Boston Globe

Brown has been dealt the harsh reality that the franchise that drafted him was ready to send him to Wisconsin.

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Forty years later, a look back at how the death of Len Bias impacted the Celtics on and off the court - The Boston Globe

Bias, who died two days after being picked second in the 1986 NBA Draft, could have been a great addition for a team in need of youth.

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With Jalen Brunson leading the Knicks, the Spurs didn’t stand a chance - The Boston Globe

For generations, the Knicks looked for their superstar in all the wrong places. They finally found a player determined to prove himself.

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NBA Draft could provide opportunity for Celtics to improve their athleticism after stunning first-round playoff exit - The Boston Globe

The Celtics hold the 27th pick and can get a quality player from that pick. Five players come to mind ahead of next month's draft.

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Adjustments? What adjustments? Another pathetic effort in a closeout game leaves Celtics on the brink of losing series. - The Boston Globe

The Game 6 loss to the 76ers was another example of coach Joe Mazzulla’s stubbornness and the Celtics’ weaknesses and limitations.

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Jaylen Brown came out of the break with a triple-double, but his terminated event in Beverly Hills was still on his mind - The Boston Globe

Following Thursday's game, in which where he scored 23 points with 15 rebounds and 13 assists, Brown continued to express his anger and disappointment, insisting he was targeted.

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Jason Collins strives to make a difference amid fight of his life against brain cancer - The Boston Globe

Collins, 47, a 13-year NBA veteran who came out as gay in 2013, was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma Dec. 11.

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Nikola Vucevic settles in nicely in his first game as a Celtic, showing a lot of what he can contribute - The Boston Globe

Vucevic's integration into the rotation is going to take weeks, but it's already apparent the Celtics enjoy having another post threat and offensive rebounder.

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Anfernee Simons has always strived to play the game the right way, which has made him a good fit with the Celtics - The Boston Globe

Coach Joe Mazzulla has challenged him to become a better defender, inserted him in a winning environment where his points weren’t empty and his accomplishments have led to team success.

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NBA players, including Jaylen Brown, speak up in solidarity with protesters in Minnesota - The Boston Globe

"Obviously basketball is entertainment and it’s important, but there’s other things going on in the world that are more important," said the Celtics All-Star after Monday's game.

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NBA players are reaping record rewards, and they have once-maligned union head Billy Hunter to thank for that - The Boston Globe

Players are collectively earning an estimated $11.3 billion in salary, and that's because of the work done by Hunter some 14 years ago.

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At the halfway point of the season, the Celtics continue to defy expectations and have become a legit contender - The Boston Globe

After a thorough rout of the Hawks on Saturday, Boston is second in the Eastern Conference and just 1 1/2 games behind the Knicks.

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‘I’m tired of the inconsistency’: Jaylen Brown airs out frustration with officiating after loss to Spurs - The Boston Globe

With the Celtics ranking last in the NBA in free throw attempts, Jaylen Brown did not pull any punches concerning his thoughts on officiating.

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Jaylen Brown believes he’s the ‘best two-way player in the world,’ and he tried to prove it against the Clippers - The Boston Globe

Spurned for Eastern Conference Player of the Month despite averaging nearly 32 points in December, Brown led the Celtics to a rout in Los Angeles.

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Jaylen Brown embraces his marketability, opens up about hair loss issue with Nutrafol ad - The Boston Globe

Brown admitted his struggle with hair loss and his desire to treat the issue in the ad, which is for a hair-growth supplement.

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As always, Spike Lee hopes this is the Knicks’ year. Incredibly, he might be onto something. - The Boston Globe

The last time the Kings of Madison Square Garden won an NBA title was 1973, but with the Eastern Conference a toss-up, and New York leading the Atlantic Division, the squad's superfan may be right.

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Isaiah Thomas’s role in the Celtics’ turnaround was brief but important. He’ll be honored for it Tuesday at The Tradition. - The Boston Globe

Thomas’s Celtics stint lasted just 179 games but his production and impact was stellar enough that he will be honored at TD Garden by the Sports Museum on Tuesday.

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Celtics’ Jordan Walsh get first-hand look at the James Harden Experience - The Boston Globe

The Clippers relied on the 36-year-old Harden, who scored 9 points in the span of 19.8 seconds to give Los Angeles one more chance.

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The Celtics’ 3-point attempts aren’t falling. Maybe it’s time to change their approach? - The Boston Globe

The Celtics missed 40 3-pointers and were dominated on the boards in a 105-103 loss to the Jazz.

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Adam Silver chose to put the NBA in bed with sports betting. Now we see why that’s so dangerous. - The Boston Globe

The scandal involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier is the league’s worst nightmare, and it was expected when the commissioner decided to align with legal sports betting.

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One-on-one with the passionate — and often controversial — Bruce Pearl - The Boston Globe

Pearl, a Sharon native, left his post as Auburn men's basketball abruptly last month. He's become a polarizing figure because of his conservative values and his opinion on the war in Gaza.

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Jaylen Brown sets aside gruff reputation to lead Celtics into new chapter as mentor to young teammates - The Boston Globe

Brown, who turns 29 later this month, could become kinder and gentler in his old age, which is a stretch until you realize he’s entering his 10th NBA season.

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Injury won’t change career goals for Celtics’ Jayson Tatum - The Boston Globe

Tatum, who has not counted out returning this season, decided to use his recovery to defy odds and set standards.

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Unruly fan behavior is reaching new levels and sapping the spirit and enjoyment out of the games - The Boston Globe

Fans who get tossed should also be banned for life. There has to be a consequence more than being ejected.

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