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1 week ago | clnsmedia.com | Taylor Kyles

The Patriots added one of this draft’s most dynamic weapons with the 38th overall pick, landing Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson. The 22-year-old started for four seasons in Columbus, earning All-Big Ten recognition each season, being voted a team captain as a senior, and fumbling just once in his career. Some may not have seen the value in New England taking a running back early, but Henderson’s versatility makes him a valuable commodity no matter the down or distance.

1 week ago | clnsmedia.com | Bobby Manning

NEW YORK — Luke Kornet walked onto the floor at Madison Square Garden and requested Billy Joel as he worked out on the opposite side from Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard. A sparse showing at a late-season shootaround allowed him to shoot his threes, work into hook shots before practicing contact and rebounding with Celtics assistant Amile Jefferson.

1 week ago | clnsmedia.com | Bobby Manning

Jalen Brunson shook Ausar Thompson in the final seconds of a tie game in Detroit, nailing a step-back three and stealing back a lead they squandered before the Pistons built a seven-point edge late in Game 6 on Thursday. It capped a series where Brunson averaged 31.5 points per game while clearly playing through pain.

2 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | Bobby Manning

BOSTON — Payton Pritchard came up unprompted as Jamahl Mosley spoke about the impact Jrue Holiday’s absence had on the Magic’s preparation over the past three games. What came as some relief diminished when Orlando saw the way Pritchard defended. “(Holiday) blows up all the things you’re trying to run offensively,” Mosley said. “He finds different ways, and the great part, talk about the coaching battle, it’s just been Payton Pritchard who’s stepped into that role now.

2 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | Bobby Manning

BOSTON — Kristaps Porziņģis entered the second half on the Celtics’ bench again as the biggest foul trouble concern on either side to start the third quarter. After picking up his third personal, Payton Pritchard replaced him with Boston down 49-47 and failing to hit a three through an 0-for-6 first half. They appeared in danger of returning to Orlando.