The heart and soul of this team I dont get it, are we blowing it up?!?!
With Danny, you never know.
Regarding PP during the season, Danny would have to be blown away with an offer. Otherwise, I think it's highly unlikely.
The last sentence in the OP article quote is controlling here:
" If Ainge decides to stand pat, a deal involving Pierce -- which would mark the true end of the Big Three era -- could be re-examined around the draft or during free agency.'
IF it happens, it happens then, UNLESS Danny is blown away.