Morning Sports Update: NY Daily News front page reads, ‘Brady has no balls’

Tom Brady watches from the sideline during the second half against the Eagles. Charles Krupa/AP

By Henry McKenna @McKennAnalysis

December 16, 2015

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LeGarrette Blount is reportedly out for the year, the New York Daily News goes after Tom Brady after the Patriots quarterback continues passive support of his ‘friend’ Donald Trump, and LeBron James praises past Celtics players after Cavaliers beat the C’s 89-77.

New York Daily News front page: ‘Brady has no balls’:

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Tom Brady stands by his support of ‘friend’ Donald Trump: “As Donald Trump continues to steep himself in controversy—most recently by outlining a plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States—Tom Brady is not ready to dissociate himself with the man he has repeatedly called a friend.’’ (Boston.com)

LeGarrette Blount is out for the season with a hip injury: “The Patriots have lost another key starter to injury, this time for the season. The team will place running back LeGarrette Blount on season-ending injured reserve, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported according to sources informed of the injury.’’ (NFL.com)

Celtics among teams interested in DeMarcus Cousins: “Sacramento Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins has drawn significant trade interest from the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, league sources tell SheridanHoops.’’ (SheridanHoops.com)

LeBron James says when he writes his book, ‘(Celtics) will have a chapter’: “It was (a great rivalry),’’ James said after Tuesday night’s Cavaliers win over the Celtics at TD Garden. “As I continue to say, at one point when I write my book, they will have a chapter. Paul, Ray, Perk, KG, what they did for my career.’’ (NESN.com)

Patriots add running back Montee Ball: “Ball was drafted in the second round in 2013 by the Denver Broncos. He rushed for 559 yards and four touchdowns on 120 carries as a rookie, but had a rocky 2014 campaign that was cut short by a groin injury that eventually landed him on injured reserve.’’ (The Boston Globe)