Morning sports update: Free agent Dion Lewis says ‘we’ll see’ about return to Patriots
"I'm not putting all my eggs in one basket."
The Celtics defeated the Grizzlies 109-98 on Monday night, pushing their after All-Star win streak to three games.
Here’s a look at a few other stories:
Dion Lewis says he’s not “putting all my eggs in one basket” in regard to free agency: Running back Dion Lewis, 27, was a focal point in the Patriots’ offense last season. Now a free agent, he realizes that while he may want to return to New England, that may not be possible. In an interview on ESPN reporter Adam Schefter’s podcast, Lewis discussed his impending free agent prospects.
“We’ll see. It’s a business. I love it here, I’ve grown great relationships in this area,” Lewis said about returning to the Patriots for the 2018 season. “At the same time, it’s a business. Hopefully it’ll work out, but at the same time you can’t always think that way. You have to take care of yourself and your family at the same time. So it’ll definitely be tough, but I think it’ll work out. I hope it’ll work out.”
“I’m not putting all my eggs in one basket,” Lewis continued. “I know how the team likes to handle their business, and as a running back you have to make the most of your opportunity. Me being the player I am, my main thing is you have to go out there next year and show people what type of player I can be. I still think I can improve from this past year, so my main thing is just making sure that I’m valued. That’s my biggest thing. To make sure that I’m valued the way I value myself. That would be the biggest thing for me.”
Tom Brady Sr. defends Bill Belichick’s decision to bench Malcolm Butler: Tom Brady’s father opened up about the Super Bowl loss, and said that he supports Bill Belichick.
“I don’t have any questions about Belichick’s loyalty to the Patriots and desire to win the game.” (Boston.com)
What you need to know about the injury that delayed J.D. Martinez’s Red Sox contract: Amid the wave of optimism following the signing of J.D. Martinez, it’s important to remember that the new Red Sox slugger has had injury problems over the past two seasons. And in his new contract, the Red Sox built in language to protect themselves from future Martinez injuries. (Boston.com)
James Harden just matched one of Larry Bird’s impressive career stats: After telling Larry Bird in 2013 that, “I have a long way to go to catch you,” James Harden got a little bit closer (at least in one respect) with his latest 40-point game. (Boston.com)
Former Dolphin (and Colt) will sign with the Bills:
Former Colts’ CB Vontae Davis is signing a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, per source. Agreement reached.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2018
The Yankees hype is real:
Sources: Yankees have sold 650,000 tickets more for this season than they did at this time last season.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 27, 2018
Jon Stewart was incredulous at JaVale McGee’s fadeaway:
Jon Stewart couldn’t believe JaVale hit a fadeaway jumper 😂 pic.twitter.com/61MMa0oqPa
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 27, 2018
Daily highlight: Jaylen Brown with the steal, spin and slam:
https://twitter.com/celtics/status/968313224717365248
