Danny Ainge on Felger and Mazz at 3pm today!

[rondohondo]

wait a second now he just said we have not sought out Ray trades. Huh? have you or have you not Danny?

[vinnie]

Typical GM speak. Answered none of the questions, we can fix everything and we can win the championship with this team. Blah blah blah. Same crap -- "We like our team," blah blah blah.

[JSD]

Danny pretty much said that he's shopping Ray Allen by saying he did not comment on Wojo's report (that's how I took it).

same here

Interesting.

[Chris]

Some notes:

-They are not looking to rest KG.  He needs to rebuild his strength and conditioning.  He will probably get a little more rest later in the year, but no plans right now.  They expect him to play about 30 minutes per game, then ramp up in the playoffs.

-During 10 game win streak, KG was playing great, and very effective.  He is never going to be what he once was, but can still be an impact player on both ends of the court.

-Rasheed not played as well as he is capable.  Has played well against Orlando, and has played well defensively.  They knew what they were getting with him.  Frustrated with the team in general with defense, rebounding, etc.

-Need to execute down the stretch of games.  Too much of coasting and "picking spots".  Hard to turn it on or turn it off.  Not in synch, and sloppy execution.  He thinks the team is "pacing" themselves.

-On Lewis layup, there were multiple breakdowns on the play.

-Ainge sets it straight that he never commented on Wojo's trade rumor, and never comments directly on any rumors.

-He did say that they have not "sought" Ray Allen trade discussions.

-Believes they are still contenders, and does not buy into the "age stuff"

[Chris]

Typical GM speak. Answered none of the questions, we can fix everyting and we can win the championship with this team. Blah blah blah. Same crap -- "We like our team," blah blah blah.

I think the only important thing he said, which I think a lot of people need to listen to, is that unless you hear the actual quote (and context), do not buy any of these reports about things he "said".

[vinnie]

Typical GM speak. Answered none of the questions, we can fix everyting and we can win the championship with this team. Blah blah blah. Same crap -- "We like our team," blah blah blah.

I think the only important thing he said, which I think a lot of people need to listen to, is that unless you hear the actual quote (and context), do not buy any of these reports about things he "said".

I agree, because he said nothing that has not been published a million other places or broadcast on other stations.

[jdpapa3]

To my ears, the most interesting thing he said was that he felt the team was sort of "pacing itself" during the regular season. First I've heard of management saying that.

[Kwhit10]

Typical GM speak. Answered none of the questions, we can fix everyting and we can win the championship with this team. Blah blah blah. Same crap -- "We like our team," blah blah blah.

I think the only important thing he said, which I think a lot of people need to listen to, is that unless you hear the actual quote (and context), do not buy any of these reports about things he "said".

Yea he was pretty adamant about only believing what he says, and not what other people said he commented on.

[Chris]

Typical GM speak. Answered none of the questions, we can fix everyting and we can win the championship with this team. Blah blah blah. Same crap -- "We like our team," blah blah blah.

I think the only important thing he said, which I think a lot of people need to listen to, is that unless you hear the actual quote (and context), do not buy any of these reports about things he "said".

I agree, because he said nothing that has not been published a million other places or broadcast on other stations.

Right, but whenever it is published or talked about, his "GM talk" turns into him making firm statements, when really, he was just trying to blow off the question.

[Chris]

To my ears, the most interesting thing he said was that he felt the team was sort of "pacing itself" during the regular season. First I've heard of management saying that.

He has been saying that all season, as has Doc.  They also talked a lot about it before the season, as their biggest worry.

[Mike-Dub]

Some notes:

-They are not looking to rest KG.  He needs to rebuild his strength and conditioning.  He will probably get a little more rest later in the year, but no plans right now.  They expect him to play about 30 minutes per game, then ramp up in the playoffs.

-During 10 game win streak, KG was playing great, and very effective.  He is never going to be what he once was, but can still be an impact player on both ends of the court.

-Rasheed not played as well as he is capable.  Has played well against Orlando, and has played well defensively.  They knew what they were getting with him.  Frustrated with the team in general with defense, rebounding, etc.

-Need to execute down the stretch of games.  Too much of coasting and "picking spots".  Hard to turn it on or turn it off.  Not in synch, and sloppy execution.  He thinks the team is "pacing" themselves.

-On Lewis layup, there were multiple breakdowns on the play.

-Ainge sets it straight that he never commented on Wojo's trade rumor, and never comments directly on any rumors.

-He did say that they have not "sought" Ray Allen trade discussions.

-Believes they are still contenders, and does not buy into the "age stuff"

Thanks for the headsup and recap Chris... Two TP's for you!!

[crownsy]

wait a second now he just said we have not sought out Ray trades. Huh? have you or have you not Danny?

I took that to mean he is not actively shopping ray, but is listening to offers (which i'm sure teams are making for that expiring contract if nothing else)

[Cman]

Some notes:

-They are not looking to rest KG.  He needs to rebuild his strength and conditioning.  He will probably get a little more rest later in the year, but no plans right now.  They expect him to play about 30 minutes per game, then ramp up in the playoffs.

-During 10 game win streak, KG was playing great, and very effective.  He is never going to be what he once was, but can still be an impact player on both ends of the court.

-Rasheed not played as well as he is capable.  Has played well against Orlando, and has played well defensively.  They knew what they were getting with him.  Frustrated with the team in general with defense, rebounding, etc.

-Need to execute down the stretch of games.  Too much of coasting and "picking spots".  Hard to turn it on or turn it off.  Not in synch, and sloppy execution.  He thinks the team is "pacing" themselves.

-On Lewis layup, there were multiple breakdowns on the play.

-Ainge sets it straight that he never commented on Wojo's trade rumor, and never comments directly on any rumors.

-He did say that they have not "sought" Ray Allen trade discussions.

-Believes they are still contenders, and does not buy into the "age stuff"

Thanks for the headsup and recap Chris... Two TP's for you!!

Ditto (but only one TP).

[TradeProposalDude]

I feel like Ainge is trying to shakeup the team a little. Maybe he will trade Big Baby and Scal for a big who can actually rebound, like Jeff Foster.

[Mike-Dub]

Some notes:

-They are not looking to rest KG.  He needs to rebuild his strength and conditioning.  He will probably get a little more rest later in the year, but no plans right now.  They expect him to play about 30 minutes per game, then ramp up in the playoffs.

-During 10 game win streak, KG was playing great, and very effective.  He is never going to be what he once was, but can still be an impact player on both ends of the court.

-Rasheed not played as well as he is capable.  Has played well against Orlando, and has played well defensively.  They knew what they were getting with him.  Frustrated with the team in general with defense, rebounding, etc.

-Need to execute down the stretch of games.  Too much of coasting and "picking spots".  Hard to turn it on or turn it off.  Not in synch, and sloppy execution.  He thinks the team is "pacing" themselves.

-On Lewis layup, there were multiple breakdowns on the play.

-Ainge sets it straight that he never commented on Wojo's trade rumor, and never comments directly on any rumors.

-He did say that they have not "sought" Ray Allen trade discussions.

-Believes they are still contenders, and does not buy into the "age stuff"

Thanks for the headsup and recap Chris... Two TP's for you!!

Ditto (but only one TP).

Yeah I was gonna give two TP's but I found you can only give one every hour.