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Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Celtics waive guard JD Davison
The Celtics now have one open roster spot, but they are not required to fill it, and the source said that no other moves are imminent. Advertisement The Celtics selected Davison, 22, with the 53rd overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. He appeared in just 36 games over three seasons, averaging 1.9 points and 0.9 assists. He starred for the Celtics' G League affiliate in Maine this past season, averaging 25.6 points, 7.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds en route to MVP honors. In April, Davison's two-way contract was converted to a standard NBA deal. Adam Himmelsbach can be reached at
Boston Globe
22-07-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
What a sports writer eats when he's on assignment in Maine
So I spent two nights in Portland, which has not-so-quietly become a When I lived in Louisville, Ky., before moving to Boston 10 years ago, locals endorsed the city's seafood scene because of its status as a UPS hub, positing that the fish were fresher there because they arrived on nonstop flights. I recoiled and stuck with bourbon. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up There is no such issue living in Boston, of course. But the waterfront charm can be disguised by steel and glass. Portland just feels like seafood, with fishing boats bobbing steps from harborside restaurants. Advertisement For dinner on my first night, I landed on The waterfront spot with high ceilings and wood floors was bustling this Monday, but not to the point that one had to yell. Fish and shellfish sat on ice outside the open kitchen, with a sign displaying the day's oyster selections. Advertisement For an appetizer, I ordered local mussels served in a broth of hard cider, local mustard, cream, and dill. They were plump and sweet, with a touch of salty ocean. The broth was delightful, the mustardy flavor a nice departure from more traditional white wine or tomato-based recipes. Scenes from Portland, Maine, last month. Adam Himmelsbach Breads are baked in-house and have their own section on the menu, which made me eager to try the toasted slice added to this plate for dipping. There was a satisfying crack when breaking off a piece, with crumbs fluttering into the dish, and the inside was light and airy. I'm fine being cliché, so I looked past the grilled branzino and fried fluke and zeroed in on the warm buttered Maine lobster roll. And the fact that the lobster would sit atop more fresh-baked bread was hard to resist. I asked for the mayonnaise on the side, because warm butter doesn't need distractions. The roll was overflowing with plump, sweet, delicious chunks of lobster. I sprayed a lemon wedge on top and enjoyed every bite. The fresh-cut fries were excellent, too, although the plate did not need so many. Nevertheless, the meal was a very good start. Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg drives the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard DaJaun Gordon during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. David Becker/Associated Press The next day was spent in Newport, where I visited a taxidermy store, a marina, and a school, among other places, to talk to people about Flagg, who was drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks I walked to Advertisement The outdoor seating on a brick sidewalk was full, so I was led to a wood chair at a wood table pressed against a wall inside. Another night of lobster was tempting but would have been redundant. I ordered the scallops in Pernod and cream, with farro and haricots verts. Feel free to roast me in the comments, but I was unfamiliar with After about 20 minutes, my server said my entrée would be out in about 20 more minutes. That seemed like a lengthy wait and an unusual announcement. Then the food arrived moments later anyway. Scenes from Portland, Maine, last month. Adam Himmelsbach It was served in the pan, which felt trendy. The scallops were rich and flavorful, although the insides were more lukewarm than hot. Cream sauces can be off-putting if excessively heavy, but this one was light and did not dominate the shellfish. The farro was a nice semi-crunchy complement, and it tasted even better when brushed through the sauce. I declined dessert because I wanted to visit a local ice cream shop. Much to my dismay, though, both nearby options closed at 9. Europeans are just sitting down for dinner at 9, and we're shutting down our ice cream shops. That doesn't sit right. Thankfully, Advertisement Celtics beat writer Adam Himmelsbach can be reached at . Follow him @adamhimmelsbach Adam Himmelsbach can be reached at
Boston Globe
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Tonight is make-or-break for the Celtics. Can they do it without Jayson Tatum?
Send questions or suggestions to the Starting Point team at . If you'd like the newsletter sent to your inbox, . TODAY'S STARTING POINT The Celtics entered the NBA playoffs with high hopes. Less than a month ago, my colleague Adam Himmelsbach But the Celtics' quest to repeat hasn't gone so well. After advancing to the second round, the team promptly lost twice in a row to the New York Knicks. Now trailing 3-1, Boston will be out of the running if they don't win tonight's bout at TD Garden. The odds of that That means the Celtics are walking into a make-or-break game without their best player. I turned to my colleague Advertisement Ian Prasad Philbrick: Tatum suffered a noncontact injury. What could've caused it? Advertisement Chad Finn: Tatum's in the prime of his career. He's put the Celtics on his back. He's always been healthy. So when something this stunning and unexpected happens, you look under every rock for a cause. It's human nature to point blame. And the reality is, it's probably a fluke. Playing a physically demanding sport at the highest level, sometimes you have injuries you never foresee. But the irony with Tatum is he hates to take games off. It's one of the admirable things about him. And now we're wondering if that workload kind of conspired to cause this injury. The Celtics have had a deep playoff run almost every year he's been here, so he's got a lot of miles for a young player. He was part of the Olympic team over the summer. It's a lot of workload, and if I had to bet I would say that's probably it. The Celtics were struggling against the Knicks even before Tatum's injury. Why? They handled the regular season really well. Coming into the playoffs, I thought they would just step on the accelerator. I did not think they would have a problem because during the regular season they beat the Knicks all four times they played. And even up until the point of Tatum's injury, the Celtics outplayed the Knicks probably 80 percent of the series. They Advertisement Is that, and to Tatum's injury, a sign the team is built around him too much? They're very well-rounded. Tatum's the better all-around player, but Jaylen Brown won How are you feeling about tonight? This is a tested team, and even if they were down 3-1 with a healthy Tatum, a lot of fans would still have optimism that they could come back and beat the Knicks in three straight games. Tatum's injury in Game 4 Have the Celtics faced this kind of pressure before? Advertisement Brown and Tatum have played over 100 playoff games. Last year really didn't test the team that way because they just mowed over whomever was in front of them on their way to the title. But they took some lumps before they finally won a championship. They lost the first three games of the Eastern Conference finals to the Miami Heat in 2023 and came back to win three in a row. So they've been through a lot together as a group and are mentally tough. But it's difficult to overcome without your best player. 🧩 5 Across: | ☁️ 64° POINTS OF INTEREST Third grade students in Lynn learn about the American Revolution's 250th anniversary. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff Boston and Massachusetts Energy costs: Governor Maura Healey proposed measures aimed at Karen Read case: A grand jury indicted the Read-supporting blogger known as 'Turtleboy' on Mayoral dispute: Boston officials placed a city attorney running to unseat Mayor Wu on paid leave, calling his job a conflict of interest. Teaching America: Students are finding new ways to learn about the American Revolution. One Lynn classroom likened the Declaration of Independence Supply and demand: As people move out of state, why aren't housing prices going down? 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( José Mujica: The former leftist guerrilla who became Uruguay's president and captivated the world as a symbol of frugality died at age 89. ( BESIDE THE POINT 🗓️ Culture calendar: From big Fenway concerts to intimate dance shows, here's a list of 🍔 On the menu: Move over, burgers. The golden age of the fried-chicken sandwich has arrived. ( 🎓 Hope, politics, or humor? Graduation speakers are wrestling with ☀️ 'Sunshine guilt': Feeling ashamed for lounging around the house when it's nice out? It's common but unwarranted. ( 🍽️ Stars align: Which Boston restaurants will earn Michelin stars? 📚 Obscure sorrows: This book puts words to those relatable and bittersweet emotions we feel but cannot name. ( 🎥 New England banter: Three Rhode Island firefighters Thanks for reading Starting Point. Advertisement This newsletter was written with the help of ❓ Have a question for the team? Email us at ✍🏼 If someone sent you this newsletter, you can 📬 Delivered Monday through Friday. 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