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.
A 67-year-old man has been charged after allegedly kidnapping and raping a door-to-door saleswoman in Everett, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's office.
It was a picture-perfect day as thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge bikers rode into the Mass. Maritime Academy for day one of the ride.
Another teenager has died following a tragic crash involving a stolen car in Abington, Massachusetts.
Ceddane Rafaela's go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
Another teenager has died following a tragic crash involving a stolen car in Abington, Massachusetts.
A 67-year-old man has been charged after allegedly kidnapping and raping a door-to-door saleswoman in Everett, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's office.
It was a picture-perfect day as thousands of Pan-Mass Challenge bikers rode into the Mass. Maritime Academy for day one of the ride.
The brazen act of violence is part of a troubling series of incidents in and around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial visited her former home and then heard medical testimony in a shortened day Friday.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Ceddane Rafaela's go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Wilyer Abreu and Wilson Contreras homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Athletics 5-4 on Thursday night.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Andruw Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.