Morning Sports Update: Rob Gronkowski says ‘you can see huge development’ with Jimmy Garoppolo
Good morning, sports fans.
The Cavaliers win Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Timberwolves are reportedly interested in Jimmy Butler, and Rob Gronkowski talks about Jimmy Garoppolo’s development.
Rob Gronkowski sees ‘huge development’ in Jimmy Garoppolo: “He’s doing great, definitely,” Gronkowski said following Monday’s OTA. “You can see a huge development over the last two years in the way he handles the offense now. He’s doing a great job going out there, listening to coaches and just working together with the whole team.” (MassLive.com)
Timberwolves reportedly interested in trading No. 5 pick for Jimmy Butler: The Minnesota Timberwolves are prepared to part with the No. 5 overall pick in this month’s draft, as the centerpiece of a trade package, if they can use it to construct a deal for Chicago Bulls star swingman Jimmy Butler, according to league sources. (ESPN.com)
NBA Draft prospect Buddy Hield puts on outstanding shooting display in workout with Celtics:
Jamal Murray hit 79 of 100 3’s in Boston last week. Buddy Hield, per source, hit 85 of 100 in front of Celtics brass today in California.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 13, 2016
NBA Draft prospect Dragan Bender will come to Boston for workout on June 21:
Dragan Bender is scheduled to come to Boston for a workout on June 21, according to a league source.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) June 13, 2016
Dion Lewis participates in first practice since ACL surgery: Dion Lewis is back in football pads. The Patriots running back returned to the field on Monday for his first practice since injuring his ACL during Week 9 of the 2015 NFL season. (Boston.com)
What’s happening to Travis Shaw and Hanley Ramirez? For all the accolades Boston’s rollicking ways have received in delivering the most prolific offensive production in all of Major League Baseball, leaks of inevitability have sprung at the corners of the infield, where both Travis Shaw and Hanley Ramirez have produced among the worst at their positions over the last month. (Boston.com)
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