Pacers GM throw shade at Ainge after failed trade

[Tr1boy]

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/pacers-gm-had-some-candid-comments-about-failed-gordon-hayward-trade

Pritchard confirmed he discussed a potential deal with Boston, but from his vantage point, Danny Ainge and Co. asked for too much.

"If you can add a player that materially improves you, you have to take a shot," Pritchard said, via J. Michael. " ... It hurt a little more this time (because) the feedback was he wanted to be here. We were probably overplaying in the trade but we were trying to get a special player."

You rarely hear GMs or execs talk in detail regarding transactions/failed transactions

Danny is greedy. What else is new.  But he is also clever

Sounds like the Pacers gm is bitter and not happy with Ainge/failed transaction

Cant blame Ainge if Turner was not the main piece he wanted back

[liam]

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/pacers-gm-had-some-candid-comments-about-failed-gordon-hayward-trade

Pritchard confirmed he discussed a potential deal with Boston, but from his vantage point, Danny Ainge and Co. asked for too much.

"If you can add a player that materially improves you, you have to take a shot," Pritchard said, via J. Michael. " ... It hurt a little more this time (because) the feedback was he wanted to be here. We were probably overplaying in the trade but we were trying to get a special player."

You rarely hear GMs or execs talk in detail regarding transactions/failed transactions

Danny is greedy. What else is new.  But he is also clever

Sounds like the Pacers gm is bitter and not happy with Ainge/failed transaction

Cant blame Ainge if Turner was not the main piece he wanted back

The Pacers were trying to unload a player they no longer wanted in turner and pick up a former All Star. Maybe they should’ve sweetened the deal. Look what the bucks did to get Holiday.

You snooze, you loose...

[Tr1boy]

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/pacers-gm-had-some-candid-comments-about-failed-gordon-hayward-trade

Pritchard confirmed he discussed a potential deal with Boston, but from his vantage point, Danny Ainge and Co. asked for too much.

"If you can add a player that materially improves you, you have to take a shot," Pritchard said, via J. Michael. " ... It hurt a little more this time (because) the feedback was he wanted to be here. We were probably overplaying in the trade but we were trying to get a special player."

You rarely hear GMs or execs talk in detail regarding transactions/failed transactions

Danny is greedy. What else is new.  But he is also clever

Sounds like the Pacers gm is bitter and not happy with Ainge/failed transaction

Cant blame Ainge if Turner was not the main piece he wanted back

The Pacers were trying to unload a player they no longer wanted in turner and pick up a former All Star. Maybe they should’ve sweetened the deal. Look what the bucks did to get Holiday.

You snooze, you loose...

Exactly

Pacers GM states that he was probably overplaying his hand? To try to obtain a special player

What does this cryptic comment mean?

He though he was adding extra to the package?  Or he was being tight?

I dont get it

[CelticsElite]

You want a special player? Give a special player in return. It's simple

[td450]

I'm having trouble understanding what the incentive was for Ainge to do that deal instead of what he was able to do with Tristan Thompson and Teague. Why take a net negative outcome?

[footey]

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/pacers-gm-had-some-candid-comments-about-failed-gordon-hayward-trade

Pritchard confirmed he discussed a potential deal with Boston, but from his vantage point, Danny Ainge and Co. asked for too much.

"If you can add a player that materially improves you, you have to take a shot," Pritchard said, via J. Michael. " ... It hurt a little more this time (because) the feedback was he wanted to be here. We were probably overplaying in the trade but we were trying to get a special player."

You rarely hear GMs or execs talk in detail regarding transactions/failed transactions

Danny is greedy. What else is new.  But he is also clever

Sounds like the Pacers gm is bitter and not happy with Ainge/failed transaction

Cant blame Ainge if Turner was not the main piece he wanted back

The Pacers were trying to unload a player they no longer wanted in turner and pick up a former All Star. Maybe they should’ve sweetened the deal. Look what the bucks did to get Holiday.

You snooze, you loose...

Pelicans had him under control for another year, so they were in a stronger negotiating position.  Danny only had Gordon's Bird rights. 

[RodyTur10]

Danny Ainge has to do what he feels is right for the Celtics no matter what.

But most NBA followers will agree with Kevin Prichard (Indiana GM) that Danny Ainge had unrealistic demands and squashed a fine deal for all involved parties by being too greedy.

Biggest perceived weakness on your Conference Finals team is the center position and then you get the chance to get a young starting center on a multi-year-contract back in a deal for a player you'll lose otherwise to another franchise anyway.

Maybe Ainge is the smartest guy in the room in the end, but right now he looks like an idiot to many NBA fans and I think some GM's and agents also are a bit perplexed.

[mef730]

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/pacers-gm-had-some-candid-comments-about-failed-gordon-hayward-trade

Pritchard confirmed he discussed a potential deal with Boston, but from his vantage point, Danny Ainge and Co. asked for too much.

"If you can add a player that materially improves you, you have to take a shot," Pritchard said, via J. Michael. " ... It hurt a little more this time (because) the feedback was he wanted to be here. We were probably overplaying in the trade but we were trying to get a special player."

You rarely hear GMs or execs talk in detail regarding transactions/failed transactions

Danny is greedy. What else is new.  But he is also clever

Sounds like the Pacers gm is bitter and not happy with Ainge/failed transaction

Cant blame Ainge if Turner was not the main piece he wanted back

He essentially just let Danny off the hook.

Mike

[tazzmaniac]

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/pacers-gm-had-some-candid-comments-about-failed-gordon-hayward-trade

Pritchard confirmed he discussed a potential deal with Boston, but from his vantage point, Danny Ainge and Co. asked for too much.

"If you can add a player that materially improves you, you have to take a shot," Pritchard said, via J. Michael. " ... It hurt a little more this time (because) the feedback was he wanted to be here. We were probably overplaying in the trade but we were trying to get a special player."

You rarely hear GMs or execs talk in detail regarding transactions/failed transactions

Danny is greedy. What else is new.  But he is also clever

Sounds like the Pacers gm is bitter and not happy with Ainge/failed transaction

Cant blame Ainge if Turner was not the main piece he wanted back

The Pacers were trying to unload a player they no longer wanted in turner and pick up a former All Star. Maybe they should’ve sweetened the deal. Look what the bucks did to get Holiday.

You snooze, you loose...

Exactly

Pacers GM states that he was probably overplaying his hand? To try to obtain a special player

What does this cryptic comment mean?

He actually was going to give extra?  Or he was being tight?

I dont get it

The quote is overplaying in the trade.  He clearly means that he thinks he was offering more than he really should have or at least that's what he wants the Pacers fan base to think.   

[Tr1boy]

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/pacers-gm-had-some-candid-comments-about-failed-gordon-hayward-trade

Pritchard confirmed he discussed a potential deal with Boston, but from his vantage point, Danny Ainge and Co. asked for too much.

"If you can add a player that materially improves you, you have to take a shot," Pritchard said, via J. Michael. " ... It hurt a little more this time (because) the feedback was he wanted to be here. We were probably overplaying in the trade but we were trying to get a special player."

You rarely hear GMs or execs talk in detail regarding transactions/failed transactions

Danny is greedy. What else is new.  But he is also clever

Sounds like the Pacers gm is bitter and not happy with Ainge/failed transaction

Cant blame Ainge if Turner was not the main piece he wanted back

He essentially just let Danny off the hook.

Mike

What do you mean?

[NKY fan]

Ok so if we assume that turner and McDermott could have been rerouted to a third team for a lightly protected first and second we would have had the picks plus a $25m tpe.
Now we have neither. I understand Pritchard being ticked off by Danny. I assume Danny thought he negotiated from a position of strength so he was thought a lesson.
I also hope this shows Danny’s fanboys on here that he is quite often delusional in trade negotiations

[tazzmaniac]

Danny Ainge has to do what he feels is right for the Celtics no matter what.

But most NBA followers will agree with Kevin Prichard (Indiana GM) that Danny Ainge had unrealistic demands and squashed a fine deal for all involved parties by being too greedy.

Biggest perceived weakness on your Conference Finals team is the center position and then you get the chance to get a young starting center on a multi-year-contract back in a deal for a player you'll lose otherwise to another franchise anyway.

Maybe Ainge is the smartest guy in the room in the end, but right now he looks like an idiot to many NBA fans and I think some GM's and agents also are a bit perplexed.

Just because some fans think the center position is the biggest weakness that doesn't mean Danny agrees.  Even if he does agree, he may not feel Turner is the solution.  I certainly don't think he is. 

As for our biggest weakness, I'd say it is our tendency to settle for chucking 3 point shots.  We looked really good when we played inside out. 

[mef730]

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/pacers-gm-had-some-candid-comments-about-failed-gordon-hayward-trade

Pritchard confirmed he discussed a potential deal with Boston, but from his vantage point, Danny Ainge and Co. asked for too much.

"If you can add a player that materially improves you, you have to take a shot," Pritchard said, via J. Michael. " ... It hurt a little more this time (because) the feedback was he wanted to be here. We were probably overplaying in the trade but we were trying to get a special player."

You rarely hear GMs or execs talk in detail regarding transactions/failed transactions

Danny is greedy. What else is new.  But he is also clever

Sounds like the Pacers gm is bitter and not happy with Ainge/failed transaction

Cant blame Ainge if Turner was not the main piece he wanted back

He essentially just let Danny off the hook.

Mike

What do you mean?

I mean, oops, I misread the OP. I'm pretty sure that the quote should have been "overpaying," not "overplaying." Originally, it sounded like the Indy GM was saying that he was misplaying his own hand.

Scratch that.

Mike

[Tr1boy]

Ok so if we assume that turner and McDermott could have been rerouted to a third team for a lightly protected first and second we would have had the picks plus a $25m tpe.
Now we have neither. I understand Pritchard being ticked off by Danny. I assume Danny thought he negotiated from a position of strength so he was thought a lesson.
I also hope this shows Danny’s fanboys on here that he is quite often delusional in trade negotiations

Perhaps Danny tried to gauge interest from a third team ... no bite/interest at this time

[pearljammer10]

Ok so if we assume that turner and McDermott could have been rerouted to a third team for a lightly protected first and second we would have had the picks plus a $25m tpe.
Now we have neither. I understand Pritchard being ticked off by Danny. I assume Danny thought he negotiated from a position of strength so he was thought a lesson.
I also hope this shows Danny’s fanboys on here that he is quite often delusional in trade negotiations

It didn’t really have anything to do with Danny in the end. Gordon got paid more and took the money. Regardless of what Danny offered or didn’t, Hayward would still be a hornet.

What don’t people get about this?