Danny Stepping Down / Brad To Lead Front Office / New Coach

[Roy H.]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
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Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge is seriously considering his future with the franchise and could make a decision to step down, sources tell ESPN.

[Kiorrik]

Wow.

Ne'er was there a better bomber than Woj.

[RJ87]

Gotta think Zarren takes the reigns if this happens.

[Surferdad]

If I had a heart attack, it would scare the hell out of me, and likely I would re-evaluate my entire life.

[Roy H.]

Gotta think Zarren takes the reigns if this happens.

While I am Zarren loyalist, I think that Wyc should strongly consider making Masai Ujiri an extraordinarily wealthy man.

[Kiorrik]

Gotta think Zarren takes the reigns if this happens.

While I am Zarren loyalist, I think that Wyc should strongly consider making Masai Ujiri an extraordinarily wealthy man.

Other than Danny, I know nothing of (the abilities) of our front office.

Who dis? Why they good/bad?

(brb, gonna do some wikipediaing and see if that gets me somewhere!)

[Roy H.]

Gotta think Zarren takes the reigns if this happens.

While I am Zarren loyalist, I think that Wyc should strongly consider making Masai Ujiri an extraordinarily wealthy man.

Other than Danny, I know nothing of (the abilities) of our front office.

Who dis? Why they good/bad?

(brb, gonna do some wikipediaing and see if that gets me somewhere!)

Zarren is Danny’s top assistant.  He’s extremely bright and is a wizard at the salary cap.

Masai Ujiri is team president of the Raptors, and I believe his contract is up.

[Kuberski33]

Two thoughts - it wouldn't surprise me at all if ownership is pushing him out the door.  2nd - Time to go outside the organization. They need some fresh ideas and viewpoints. 

[RJ87]

Chris Mannix
@SIChrisMannix

If Danny Ainge exits, he isn’t expected to retire, sources told @SInow. Ainge has been running the Celtics for nearly two decades. Sense is he would look for other opportunities.

Interesting.

[Kiorrik]

Gotta think Zarren takes the reigns if this happens.

While I am Zarren loyalist, I think that Wyc should strongly consider making Masai Ujiri an extraordinarily wealthy man.

Other than Danny, I know nothing of (the abilities) of our front office.

Who dis? Why they good/bad?

(brb, gonna do some wikipediaing and see if that gets me somewhere!)

Zarren is Danny’s top assistant.  He’s extremely bright and is a wizard at the salary cap.

Masai Ujiri is team president of the Raptors, and I believe his contract is up.

Ah right. Fair fair.

I wonder how much "Being the Celtics" (and not, well, Mia/Lal/Lac/Nyk/Bkn/etc) hurts our front office these days.

Oh well.

[Roy H.]

I wonder how much "Being the Celtics" (and not, well, Mia/Lal/Lac/Nyk/Bkn/etc) hurts our front office these days.

Oh well.

It’s one of the reasons why I think bringing in an outsider wouldn’t hurt.

Ujiri has been quite successful at all aspects of his job, including delivering a championship.  He also happens to be black, and is quite involved in social activism.  That could help resolve some of the stigma related to the Celtics.

[Kiorrik]

I wonder how much "Being the Celtics" (and not, well, Mia/Lal/Lac/Nyk/Bkn/etc) hurts our front office these days.

Oh well.

It’s one of the reasons why I think bringing in an outsider wouldn’t hurt.

Ujiri has been quite successful at all aspects of his job, including delivering a championship.  He also happens to be black, and is quite involved in social activism.  That could help resolve some of the stigma related to the Celtics.

Heck yeah. 10/10. Am keen.

[jbpats]

Call OKC and offer Sam Presti the farm. Bring him back home.

[LilRip]

I wonder how much "Being the Celtics" (and not, well, Mia/Lal/Lac/Nyk/Bkn/etc) hurts our front office these days.

Oh well.

It’s one of the reasons why I think bringing in an outsider wouldn’t hurt.

Ujiri has been quite successful at all aspects of his job, including delivering a championship.  He also happens to be black, and is quite involved in social activism.  That could help resolve some of the stigma related to the Celtics.

Yep. Social issues aside, he’s a pretty good GM! I’d like to see someone of his caliber take the reins on the rebuild around Tatum

[Irish Stew]

Gotta think Zarren takes the reigns if this happens.

While I am Zarren loyalist, I think that Wyc should strongly consider making Masai Ujiri an extraordinarily wealthy man.

Agree entirely. We need someone who will be more active in the trade market. Danny made some fantastic moves and picks but seems to have lost a few miles per hour off of his fastball in recent years. Obviously, his casual remarks regarding the issue of racism haven't helped. Massai would be an excellent choice.