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adam himmelsbach | beat writer's notebook

Thoughts on the Celtics draft prep, the NBA season start, and Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas

The NBA Draft is going to be a virtual event Nov. 18, although there's a chance it could get pushed back if the league and the players' association are unable to agree on tweaks in the CBA.

For Celtics assistant Jerome Allen, he’s now an open book

The Celtics assistant was indicted for his role in the “Varsity Blues” case when, as a coach at Penn, he took as much as $300,000 to help a student gain acceptance into the Ivy League school.

NBA is targeting a Dec. 22 start to the 2020-21 season

The league probably will condense the season to 72 games, but all plans need to be approved by the NBA Players Association.

Celtics announce Daniel Theis undergoes successful knee surgery

The team said the procedure is not expected to affect Theis' ability to fully participate in training camp.

Jaylen Brown reveals he nearly skipped the NBA bubble after his grandfather was diagnosed with cancer
Willie and Jaylen made a deal: Jaylen would head to the bubble if Willie decided to enter treatment.

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What has been settled for the next NBA season? Just about nothing
There are major issues looming with the draft, the salary cap, free agency, and oh yeah, the games.

Celtics’ Marcus Smart details racist incident outside TD Garden in Players’ Tribune column

"I think about that night, that moment, a lot."

Ten years later, Rajon Rondo is finally back on top

Back in 2008, while with the Celtics, the guard thought titles were a yearly guarantee, especially with Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce as teammates.

Tyronn Lue agrees to become next Clippers coach, replacing Doc Rivers

Lue was on Rivers’ staff this season when the Clippers wasted a 3-1 lead over Denver and lost in the Western Conference semifinals.

Why Celtics executive Mike Zarren is working to bring ranked-choice voting to Massachusetts

The assistant GM believes the measure, which is on this year's ballot, can "really can make a difference in the world by improving our democracy.”

Key to the Lakers’ success was LeBron James and Anthony Davis working flawlessly together

LeBron James said that playing and winning with a historical franchise is a special experience to always be remembered.

Rajon Rondo explained why winning an NBA title with the Lakers means so much to him

Rondo became the second player to win a championship with both the Celtics and Lakers

‘The Lakers want their respect.’ LeBron James leaves no doubts in closing out NBA Finals vs. Heat

Lakers reached a fitting conclusion to their journey-quest for a 17th NBA championship with a Game 6 victory over the Heat.

LeBron James leads Lakers to 17th NBA title, tying Celtics, with Game 6 victory over Heat

James recorded his 11th career triple-double in the NBA Finals to lead Lakers to clinching Game 6 victory over Miami Heat, 106-93.

LeBron James adds another record achievement to his playoff resume

With his start in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, James recorded his 260th playoff appearance of his career, breaking a tie with Derek Fisher (259) for the top spot on the all-time playoff list.

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Add Rays manager Kevin Cash to the list of managers whose pitching move backfired in a big moment

From former Red Sox manager Grady Little is among those whose playoff decisions didn't work out too well. 53 minutes ago

Peter King on Tom Brady: ‘He knew, for a quarterback, New England was hopeless’

Longtime Sports Illustrated columnist and current NBC Sports writer Peter King said he should have realized back in January that Tom Brady was leaving New England.

Mookie Betts told David Ortiz he initially expected to be with the Red Sox ‘for life’

Betts, speaking with his former teammate Ortiz in an Instagram video Tuesday before Game 6 of the World Series, said he believed he’d stay in Boston long term.

More rain in Texas so NASCAR postpones playoff race again

The race began Sunday and drivers completed 52 of the scheduled 334 laps before mist and drizzle halted the action. The weather did not relent on Monday or Tuesday.

Barcelona president quits in fallout of Lionel Messi feud

Josep Bartomeu announced that his entire board of directors also resigned, effectively avoiding a motion of censure vote.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence hasn’t ruled out returning to school instead of going pro

Lawrence is considered the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Rams dominate Bears in matchup of rough and tough defenses

The Rams' defense sacked Chicago's Nick Foles four times and picked off two of his passes.

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Florida football coach Dan Mullen raring to go after COVID-19 quarantine

No. 10 Gators expected to resume action after their season was postponed for two weeks due to a coronavirus outbreak on the team.