Are the Red Sox Back? Alex Bregman Signs $120M Deal | Celtics Post-All-Star Push | Patriots Offseason Targets

🚨 Welcome back to another episode of Missing the Point, where we break down everything happening in Boston sports and beyond! This week, hosts Rayshawn Buchanan & Mike Marcangelo take a deep dive into the Red Sox’s bold offseason move, the Celtics’ push for Banner 19, and the Patriots’ crucial free agency and draft decisions.

⚾️ Red Sox Make a Statement: Alex Bregman Joins Boston on a 3-Year, $120 Million Deal

• The Boston Red Sox have finally opened their checkbook, signing Alex Bregman away from the Astros.
• Does this mean the Sox are back to spending like a real contender?
• How does Bregman fit into the lineup, and does this signal a shift in team culture?
• Do the Red Sox need more moves to truly compete in the AL East?
• Could the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rumors be real, or is this just wishful thinking?

🏀 NBA All-Star Game is a Joke – How Can It Be Fixed?

• The NBA All-Star Game has become a glorified layup line, and fans are fed up.
• Should the NBA switch to a USA vs. World format? Would that bring back the competitive fire?
• Why is the NHL getting their All-Star format right while the NBA keeps failing?
• Do players even care anymore? And if not, should the game just be scrapped?
• Could changes like playoff implications or financial incentives bring back intensity?

☘️ Celtics at 39-16 – Are They on Track for Banner 19?

🔥 Boston Celtics enter the unofficial second half of the season as the No. 1 seed

• What should we be watching for in the final 27 games of the season?
• Home Struggles: Why are the Celtics better on the road than at TD Garden?
• Jrue Holiday Concern Meter: His numbers have dipped, but should fans be worried?
• Torrey Craig’s Role: Will he make an impact now, or is he purely a playoff piece?
• Kristaps Porziņģis’ Health: Can the Celtics keep him fresh for the playoffs?
• Biggest Threats in the East: Do the Bucks, 76ers, or Cavaliers pose a real challenge?

🏈 Patriots Offseason Breakdown: Free Agency & Draft Targets

🔹 Who should the Patriots pursue in Free Agency?

• The Pats have $128 million in cap space – who should they spend big on?
• Top WR Targets: Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin, Cooper Kupp, or even Davante Adams?
• Offensive Line Help: Should the Patriots make a run at Ronnie Stanley to protect their next QB?
• Defensive Upgrades: Could the Patriots land an elite pass rusher like Josh Sweat to pair with Christian Barmore?
• Javon Holland: Would he be the missing piece in the secondary?

🔹 2025 NFL Draft: Who Should the Patriots Take at #4?

• Mason Graham (DT, Michigan): The next Vince Wilfork? Would this pick transform the Pats’ defensive line?
• Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona): Could he be the big-bodied No. 1 target the Patriots desperately need?
• Abdul Carter (LB, Penn State): Is he the next game-changing defensive star for New England?
• Should the Patriots trade down for more picks and rebuild the roster with depth?

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