Speaking with 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich Tuesday morning, Danny Ainge said the benefits of the deal go beyond the $28 million trade exception.
Two weeks after it was initially announced Gordon Hayward would be joining the Charlotte Hornets, the Hornets and Celtics have worked out an official sign-and-trade.
The Pacers reportedly want to give Gordon Hayward a big ol' bucket of money over the next four years. But they need the Celtics' help to make it happen.
Let’s make this as simple as possible for everyone: Gordon Hayward wants Indiana. Indiana wants Gordon Hayward. But to make that happen, both need the Celtics. In that way, Danny Ainge has held the keys to unlock the deal.
It looks like Enes Kanter will remain with the Celtics for the 2021 NBA season. The Turkish big man exercised the $5 million player option in his contract Thursday evening.
Danny Ainge and the Celtics weren't going to light a firework just because. Especially when the board broke their way with the No. 14 of the 2020 Draft.
A week ago, the Celtics were linked in a number of trade rumors to New Orleans Pelicans' guard Jrue Holiday. On Monday night, another team 'beat' them to the deal.
With less than 24 hours until he has to decide on his basketball future, Gordon Hayward's mind is not yet made up. His decision could dictate the Celtics' offseason