Ainge: Celtics Looked 'Discouraged' At Times Against Cavs, Need More 'Compete'
Danny Ainge believes the Celtics just need to show more "compete" against the Cavs.
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Danny Ainge believes the Celtics just need to show more "compete" against the Cavs.
Danny Ainge opted not to make a move at the trade deadline, and that controversial bet on the future paid off in a big way with the Celtics off to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Danny Ainge isn't an easy man to impress, but Isaiah Thomas has found a way to do so on a nightly basis.
Celtics president of basketball ops. Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday morning to discuss Boston's 3-2 series lead over the Bulls, and all the extracurricular stuff going on between the two teams.
According to a new report, the Celtics could have renewed interest in acquiring the Knicks' star forward is their playoff run ends in the first round against Chicago.
The Celtics are in a 2-0 hole to the Chicago Bulls, but Danny Ainge isn't panicking just yet.
"I want to see consistent effort and constant respect."
Ainge talked about the Celtics' loss to the Bucks on Wednesday and the expectations for the Cavs in the playoffs.
While his former teammates are still upset at Ray Allen for leaving them and joining the Miami Heat, Danny Ainge said he's never held that decision against his former player.
Danny Ainge said the success and failure of this season will be based on playoff wins, but what is a reasonable expectation for the Celtics in the playoffs?
The 2008 NBA Champion Celtics are planning a party to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their title, but not everyone is invited to the shindig. That upsets the man who constructed that title team.
Guerschon Yabusele is back stateside after a successful season in China, and is ready to show that he should be on the Celtics roster next season.
Ainge tells Toucher & Rich why the Celts need their defense to step up every single night in order to win consistently.
Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss Isaiah Thomas' recent comments, saying he has spoken to the All-Star guard and used it as a chance to highlight the importance of his leadership on the team.
The 2017 NBA season has somehow evolved into a show and prove year for Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge.
Ainge told Toucher & Rich that the Celtics prefer to stay patient with their assets rather than make a big trade.
You say yes, I say no.
The Boston Celtics have been one of the best teams in the NBA for the past 30-plus games, but their road to challenging for a deep run in the Eastern Conference playoffs got quite a bit tougher after Thursday's deadline.
Celtics play-by-play voice Mike Gorman joined Toucher & Rich (with Hardy filling in for Fred) and said that if the Celtics do make a deal, it'd be for either Andrew Bogut or Jimmy Butler.
The Celtics are one of the hottest teams in the NBA as next Thursday's trade deadline approaches, but that hasn't changed Danny Ainge's approach.
With the NBA trade deadline just two weeks away, Celtics president Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich to discuss all the noise on the rumor mill -- and if he believes there's that one deal out there that could put the Celtics over the top.
Next Sunday will be an emotional day for Paul Pierce.
Celtics president Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich to discuss Marcus Smart's tantrum on the bench, saying those emotions are why his teammates love him. At the same time, Smart can't help the C's if he's not on the floor, so he needs to mature in that area.
Avery Bradley was a late scratch for the Celtics on Wednesday night, and it sounds like the guard is in for a prolonged absence.
Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss the C's loss to the Knicks on Wednesday, and if they're relying too much on Isaiah Thomas' scoring to lead the way.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The new White Stadium will now cost Boston taxpayers $135 million, Mayor Michelle Wu said Friday, a lot more than originally suggested.
We've got yet another very cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston. Here's what the weather forecast maps show.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal progress nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Drake Maye and the Patriots have been wearing "Be A Blessing" sweatshirts. Here's what to know about the Nike hoodie.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
While the Seahawks and Patriots will face off on the field, the NFL cities look to outshine each other.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Legendary New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri will officially be joining the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.