Jon Krawczynski, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

FILE - In this April 28, 2017, file photo, Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward arrives for Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in Salt Lake City. Hayward has chosen to sign with the Boston Celtics and reunite with coach Brad Stevens, making the announcement Tuesday evening, July 4, on The Players' Tribune site. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

A look inside the process that sent Gordon Hayward to Boston

by Jon Krawczynski Associated Press, and Tim Reynolds Associated PressJuly 5, 2017

Ricky Rubio flew halfway around the world to help Utah make its sales pitch. Miami had the red carpet rolled out, with plenty of staff and players around to do some wooing.The Jazz and Heat made Gordon Hayward waver.But Brad Stevens won the Hayward…

Indiana Pacers' Paul George reacts after hitting a shot during the first half in Game 3 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Paul George headed west to Oklahoma City

by Jon Krawczynski Assocaited PressJune 30, 2017

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas is congratulated by fans after a win against the Washington Wizards during a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Thomas scored 53 as the Celtics defeated the Wizards 129-119 in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

John Wall vs. Isaiah Thomas has been worth the watch in Round 2

by Jon Krawczynski Associated PressMay 3, 2017

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drives past Toronto Raptors' Norman Powell during the second half of game 3 of their NBA first-round playoff series basketball game Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Gary Payton stumps for Draymond Green

by Jon Krawczynski Associated PressApril 21, 2017

Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart, left, drives into Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Celtics rally from 13 down in 4th to beat Timberwolves 99-93

by Jon Krawczynski Associated PressNovember 22, 2016

J.B. Holmes watches his drive off the tee on the eighth hol during the second round of the BMW Championship golf tournament at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Ind., Friday, Sept. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Love chooses Fowler, Holmes, Kuchar for Ryder Cup

by Jon Krawczynski Associated PressSeptember 12, 2016

In this Dec. 28, 1992 photo, Minnesota Vikings coach reacts after being doused after a 27-7 win over the Green Bay Packers at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Green, a trailblazing coach who led a Vikings renaissance in the 1990s and also coached the Arizona Cardinals, has died. He was 67. Green’s family posted a message on the Cardinals website on Friday, July 22, 2016, announcing the death. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via AP)

Former NFL coach Dennis Green dies at 67

by Jon Krawczynski Associated PressJuly 22, 2016

FILE - In this July 9, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson, left, is greeted by Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard while starting lineups are announced at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Lynx have heard it all since they donned black t-shirts before a game in remembrance of two men who were shot by police and the five Dallas police officers who were killed in an attack last week. They have been hailed as crusaders for using their platform to start a dialogue about the issue of police violence and also told they should just shut up and play ball. (Timothy Nwachukwu/Star Tribune via AP, File)

With league support, WNBA players make voices heard

by Jon Krawczynski Associated PressJuly 15, 2016

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2015, file photo, San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan watches the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in Philadelphia. Duncan announced his retirement on Monday, July 11, 2016, after 19 seasons, five championships, two MVP awards and 15 All-Star appearances. It marks the end of an era for the Spurs and the NBA. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, FIle)

Tim Duncan breaks silence on retirement

by Jon Krawczynski Associated PressJuly 13, 2016

San Antonio Spurs players Tim Duncan (21) holds his MVP trophy while teammate David Robinson (50) holds the championship trophy after the Spurs beat the New Jersey Nets to win the 2003 NBA Championship.

5-time NBA champion Tim Duncan retires after 19 seasons

by Jon Krawczynski Associated PressJuly 11, 2016