I feel sad.
We could have had Asik if only we overpaid a bit. It would be worth it. I mean AD is having a monster night on the boards and blocks, and he SOMEHOW still logged 12 rebounds and 5 blocks.
Darn it, Danny...
Edit:
17 rebounds. Golly.
Ainge was ready to do the deal. It broke down at the Rockets' ownership level.
Guess I was wrong. I thought it was a first round pick that broke the negotiations.
Nope, as far as I know, Ainge agreed to the terms of Lee, Bass, and a 1st for Asik. Once Morey brought it to his owners, though, they vetoed the trade. Morey spoke about it earlier in the offseason. He didn't specifically reference the failed trade, but the details he provided, combined with what Ainge said, made it obvious he was referring to the Boston talks.