Kyle Hightower

Jayson Tatum knew it would happen eventually. It still won’t make his return to Madison Square Garden for Thursday’s matchup with the New York Knicks any easier for him. “Last time I played there, obviously, it was a traumatic experience for me.” apnews.com/article/jayson… #Celtics

Brad Stevens didn’t know the Boston Celtics would find themselves among the NBA’s top teams in the last week of the regular season. He also never discounted the possibility despite every reason outsiders parroted about why this would be a gap year. apnews.com/article/brad-s…

@gillmatic21 @ByTimReynolds Against his wishes, it’s Mazzulla for me.

Luka Doncic is almost certainly going to win the NBA scoring title this season. And it’s now very possible that he doesn’t make the All-NBA team. That’s rare, but it might be this season’s reality. via @ByTimReynolds apnews.com/article/nba-aw…

“Throughout all of the playoffs, even this game and the overtimes, I truly felt it in my heart and my soul that they're still with me. I love them so much.” via colleague @kkruesi apnews.com/article/ice-ri…

Kevin Byard has 36 INTs since entering NFL in 2016. Only players with more in last 20 seasons: Charles Woodson 48 Asante Samuel 45 Ed Reed 42 Harrison Smith 39 Reggie Nelson 38 Richard Sherman 37

What's been previously sourced and leaked is now becoming set in ink.

Vera-Tucker started 43 games at both guard spots in 4 seasons with the Jets and should help Patriots improve an offensive line that could shift Jared Wilson to center after Garrett Bradbury was traded to Bears. apnews.com/article/patrio…

There were times when Celtics star Jayson Tatum wasn't sure if he'd make it back to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season. It made every moment he experienced in his return as special as any he's had so far in his basketball career. apnews.com/article/jayson…

Celtics have ruled out Nikola Vucevic. with a fractured ring finger. Occurred barely a minute after he entered the game in the first quarter. #Celtics

Mazzulla says Tatum will start tonight. #Celtics

“It’s been a long journey. And the culmination of a new journey begins today.” — Celtics. coach Joe Mazzulla on Jayson Tatum’s return to action

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s belated birthday present to himself seems likely to be a return to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season. apnews.com/article/jayson… #Celtics #NBA

Jayson Tatum's birthday present to himself may be a return to the game that was abruptly taken away from him nine months ago. apnews.com/article/jayson… #Celtics #NBA

Patriots tell 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he'll be released next week, AP source says apnews.com/article/patrio… via @RobMaaddi

Daily Jayson Tatum watch: Officially listed as OUT by Celtics vs. Hornets on Wednesday night. #Celtics #NBA

Jayson Tatum listed by Celtics as out for Sunday night’s game vs. 76ers. #Celtics #NBA

It is my honor to have written this story that looks at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s involvement in the sports world with major assists from @mauracareyAP and @khightower. apnews.com/article/jesse-…

The Quiet Work: A Jayson Tatum Story 🎬 This documentary will capture the unseen work behind one of basketball’s brightest stars. 🙏🏾 Episode 1: 2/22/26 Directed by Bred Hampton

For what it’s worth… Feb. 10 marked 39 weeks in Jayson Tatum’s rehabilitation from his Achilles tendon injury.   March 3 would be 42 weeks.  That’s also Jayson Tatum’s birthday.   The Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets on March 4. #Celtics #NBA