Boston President Brad Stevens said it’s a balance between finding a guy who can play but doesn’t necessarily need to see the court.
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Sports Digest: Djokovic hopes to play in U.S. despite being unvaccinated
Novak Djokovic wants to play in tournaments in California and Florida next month.
NFL notebook: Possible Jets QB target Derek Carr won’t rush into signing with a new team, says brother
Derek Carr will take his time and talk to as many teams as possible, according to his older brother, David.
MLB notebook: Astros’ Alvarez has sore hand, won’t take BP for a few days
Speaking through a translator, Yordan Alvarez says he told team officials about the sore hand when he reported to camp.
NBA notebook: Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in 8th in East
Nate McMillan was unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals.
MLB notebook: Mets’ Cohen cautions spending doesn’t mean title this year
New York raised its payroll to a projected $370 million and is set to shatter the record, set by the 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers at $291 million.
Red Sox notebook: Verdugo approaches Red Sox about long-term deal
Alex Verdugo tells the ownership group, which included principal owner John Henry, that he’s prepared to prove he deserves a new contract.
Monday’s college roundup: Maine Maritime names Powell football coach
Calvin Powell is the 11th head coach in program history, dating back to 1946.
Pastrnak scores twice as Bruins top Senators 3-1 for fourth straight win
David Pastrnak has 41 goals, one off the NHL lead held by Edmonton’s Connor McDavid.
Daytona 500: Bowman, Larson give Hendrick sweep of front row at Daytona
Alex Bowman wins his third career Daytona 500 pole.