Shawn McFarland

Shawn McFarland

Joined: Mar 5, 2014

Covers the Boston Celtics, New Orleans Pelicans, and the Orlando Magic for HoopsHabit.com. Member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association. Covers the MLB for CallToThePen.com, and minor league ball for GradingOnTheCurve.com. Springfield College Sports Management major, class of '18.

Apr 5, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA;Florida Gators center Patric Young (4) is defended by Connecticut Huskies guard Shabazz Napier (13) in the first half during the semifinals of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Fredette And Young Officially Sign

Apr 9, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Dewayne Dedmon (3) dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic: Four Key Summer League Stat Lines

Feb 21, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee (33) dribbles the ball against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors won 98-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forward Minutes Up For Grabs In Pelicans Lineup

May 9, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Evan Turner (12) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the first half in game three of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics Looking At Evan Turner

Mar 22, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Russ Smith (2) controls the ball against the Saint Louis Billikens in the first half of a men

New Orleans Pelicans: Russ Smith Signed to Rookie Deal

Nov 1, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tyler Zeller (40) talks to head coach Mike Brown during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Curtis Wilson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: What Does Tyler Zeller Bring To The Table?

Feb 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Marvin Williams (2) during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Jazz 103-81. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic: Marvin Williams Talking With Magic

Mar 12, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (14) drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Amway Center. Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 120-112. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Is Jameer Nelson The Next Target?

Mar 19, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) celebrates after scoring during the third quarter against the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Breaking Down The Avery Bradley Deal

Mar 20, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns guard Elfrid Payton (2) speaks to the media during a press conference before the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic: Elfrid Payton Solves Orlando’s Point Guard Problem

Jan 18, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson out with an injury is seen during a timeout during the second half of a game against the Golden State Warriors at the New Orleans Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 97-87. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Is Ryan Anderson On His Way Out?

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number six overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart Brings Talent and Flexibility to Roster

Feb 12, 2014; Bloomington, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Tim Frazier (23) and Indiana Hoosiers forward Noah Vonleh (1) battle for a rebound during the first half at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Big Or Small With 6th Pick?

Jan 14, 2014; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Noah Vonleh (1) warms up before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic: Noah Vonleh A Target At 4?

Apr 29, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) reacts after a call against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter in game five of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Sign Marcin Gortat To Fill The Hole At Center

Oct 23, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Vitor Faverani (38) and point guard Avery Bradley (0) react to a play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: The Vitor Faverani Factor