Zack Cox
@zm_cox
Celtics + more at @bostonherald / former: Patriots at @NESN / editor @PremierLacrosse / @UofNH alum / washed-up scrumhalf / Tweener and a duck gets you on base
Some news: As some of you likely have gathered by now, I'm officially joining the @bostonherald sports staff. I'll continue to contribute to the Herald's Patriots coverage, but my primary role will be covering the Celtics as they go for Banner 19. More: bostonherald.com/2024/08/05/zac…
New “Off The Pike” Pod! @zm_cox - Diggs gets cleared - breakout candidates - recapping summer league - what to expect from Hugo Gonzalez Plus - A rough two nights for the Sox open.spotify.com/episode/4O4JLS…
Rudy Fernandez on Hugo Gonzalez: “I’m convinced they’ll form a special bond with him because he’s going to give everything he has in every moment of the game. And I know Celtics fans appreciate that.”
“Young players often only worry about scoring points, but he was different. He wanted to develop every area of his game." Rudy Fernandez, the all-time leader in games played for Spain's national team, closely watched Hugo Gonzalez's journey from Real Madrid youth player to NBA…
#Patriots DC Terrell Williams is back in the facility for the first time in months. He was away for most of the offseason program after an unspecified medial incident.
#Patriots CB Carlton Davis (NFI) and LB Jahlani Tavai (PUP, calf) are expected to be back for tomorrow's practice, Mike Vrabel says.
“Young players often only worry about scoring points, but he was different. He wanted to develop every area of his game." Rudy Fernandez, the all-time leader in games played for Spain's national team, closely watched Hugo Gonzalez's journey from Real Madrid youth player to NBA…
Just In: The Boston Celtics are hiring Drew Nicholas as Executive Director of Player Personnel, league sources told @hoopshype. Nicholas spent last season as a scout for the Brooklyn Nets. Before that, he spent the prior two years as Director of Scouting for the Denver Nuggets.
Major League Rugby Player of the Year, last four seasons: 2022: Free Jack (Beaudein Waaka) 2023: Free Jack (Jayson Potroz) 2024: Free Jack (Wayne Van Der Bank) 2025: Free Jack (Paula Balekana)
BALEKANA SEASON 🏆 Since joining the @NEFreeJacks in 2022, @PBalekana has scored 15 tries twice. In 2025, he did it in just 14 matches After a season of unmatched consistency, Paula Balekana is your 2025 Player of the Year presented by @sportsbreakscom #MLR2025
With their top players sitting, the Celtics crushed the Hawks to close out their Summer League schedule. Takeaways on how Hugo Gonzalez and the other draftees fared, and how some of Boston's deep reserves looked in their extended minutes: wp.me/panY8T-nGA1
Smart in Lakers colors is such a bizarre visual
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
With NBA Summer League nearly complete, here's a look at how eight notable Celtics have fared in Las Vegas, from Jordan Walsh to Hugo Gonzalez to Kenneth Lofton Jr.: wp.me/panY8T-nG5f
Jordan Walsh locked in, Hugo Gonzalez bounced back, Baylor Scheierman's shooting woes continued and two bigs made headlines in the Celtics' Summer League win over the Lakers. Five takeaways: wp.me/panY8T-nFYA
Big man Charles Bassey is no longer with the Celtics and will not play tonight vs. the Lakers, per the team. He only signed to play the first three games with the Summer League squad. Will be interesting to see if he lands a training camp invite down the line. He looked like…
Despite rumored interest from the Celtics, Damian Lillard reportedly is rejoining the Trail Blazers on a surprisingly hefty contract. wp.me/panY8T-nFUC
Despite rumored interest by the Celtics, Damian Lillard chooses a reunion with Portland instead.
BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old.