"I want to contribute to winning at the highest level. And so whatever, how that looks, I'm fine with." After seven seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, guard Anfernee Simons is set for his debut with the Boston Celtics. While Boston fans will miss Jrue Holiday, who was involved in the trade for Simons as well as helping the Celtics win a championship in 2024, Simons is ready for the ... Read more
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Why the Celtics’ Newcomers Are Already Buying Into Joe Mazzulla’s Vision
When Chris Boucher, whom the Celtics acquired in August, was baptized, Joe Mazzulla was there. When Jayson Tatum took his first steps in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles, Mazzulla was there. He visited Derrick White in Colorado, spending time with White and his family. He sat alongside Neemias Queta at a fundraising event for the Utah State men’s basketball program. For some, it was a cup of coffee or dinner. For ... Read more
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Sums Up JJ Redick’s Training Camp Approach in Just Three Words
Amid Luka Doncic's first training camp with head coach JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers, the five-time All-Star used three words to describe the experience. Austin Reaves will never forget Doncic's return to Dallas after the blockbuster trade from the Mavericks. Now, Reaves gets to see how Luka responds to his first training camp with the Redick-led Lakers. Doncic took his time thinking of the best three words to ... Read more
Lakers Star LeBron James Sparks Speculation on Future With Eye-Catching Instagram Update
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is back at it again when it comes to teasing about his future in the NBA. James is entering the 23rd season of his career, the longest in league history. He continues to play at a high level as one of the best players around, especially at age 40. He has disciplined himself to the point that he can keep playing as long as he conditions his body to handle the grit and grind of the ... Read more
Happy Gilmore 2 isn’t just a movie it’s Adam Sandler laid bare with all the charm contradictions and surprises that define him.QT
I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice It often seems like there are two Adam Sandlers walking the earth. Sandler One is the populist clown, titan of film comedies such as Happy Gilmore, Click and Grown Ups – the man who, over the past 30-odd years, has built himself an empire of the lowbrow. Then there is the seldom-seen ... Read more