Danny Ainge out as Celtics GM — Jazz linked as potential landing spot

[Handlogten's Heros]

No one will ever convince me him and Stevens didn’t tamper like MFers with Gordon. He also couldn’t do us a solid and send us a trade exception (those thinking he’d gift Crowder... well that’s too much). He’s failed to put together the bug trade and his draft picks have been pretty yucky and he’s had a ton of em. Why would DL need another big name GM type... go find the next young guy and give home a role. Go find a super math genius to help with cap mechanics.

Also if Ainge came here I’m convinced it’s to steal corporate knowledge and try to steal Rudy or DM somehow. Guy is a snake... he’s not well liked around the league... just no thanks. I guess if Zanik or others are leaving this might make some sense but I’d rather go a different direction.

 

[candrew]

Ainge looks completely burned out - he might take a year or two.

 

[Sean]

Not a great look by the Jazz organization, after dealing with the stigma of racism within their own fanbase, to hire a guy who just said there isn't a problem with racism in Boston.

I don't really think Ryan Smith would be this tone-deaf. At least I hope not.

 

[Hekate]

I think it's just a lazy tie-in.

 

[gomretat]

Not seeing a fit in any way.

 

[Shad]

This is the same guy who wouldn't give us a trade exemption for Hayward and then demanded one from the Hornets for the same guy.

NO!

 

[gandalfe]

If Larry/Gail were still in charge, there is no way it would happen - they were as loyal as possible. We don't have enough history with Rian to say how he'll react, but he seems to be made from the same mold.

 

[Ellipse]

My only thought would be Walt Perrin's job as head of scouting/draft operations.

I just don't think an ego as large as Ainge's would fit in such a "limited" position. It's GM or nothing.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Ainge has hit on some big moves but his last 5 years of picks has been pretty bad outside of the top 5. I wouldn't be a fan of bringing him in really in any capacity. You can have too many voices in a front office and pulling in multiple directions can leave you aimless.

 

[Stars Fan]

Would seriously neg, if only I could. I don't want Quin going anywhere.

Brad Stevens goes to GM
Celts need to hire a coach
Maybe Quin?

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[Elizah Huge]

Ainge has hit on some big moves but his last 5 years of picks has been pretty bad outside of the top 5. I wouldn't be a fan of bringing him in really in any capacity. You can have too many voices in a front office and pulling in multiple directions can leave you aimless.

After pulling off the Nets heist he has squandered away all of those assets. Essentially being left with just Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Those two alone aren’t good enough to make the Finals.

Outside of those two picks the Celtics have been absolutely terrible drafting in the 1st round.

 

[framer]

The "to the Jazz" speculation is based entirely on his purchasing a home in Provo. I'm not sure one purchases a home in Provo to work for the Jazz.

Sounds like he wants to retire to me.