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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Athlon Sports
Calls for Danny Ainge's firing have increased after the Utah Jazz traded Collin Sexton for Jusuf Nurkic, with critics arguing the trade undervalues Sexton and damages the team's rebuilding efforts. Despite Ainge's role as CEO and his son Austin as President of Basketball Operations, fans are unhappy with his recent decisions, although he previously achieved success with the Boston Celtics.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deseret News
Danny Ainge, CEO of the Utah Jazz, expressed excitement over BYU's hiring of Kevin Young as the new men's basketball head coach, praising Young's coaching abilities and calling it a "really good get" for the university. Ainge had previously interviewed Young for a head coaching position with the Jazz and had attempted to hire him for the Maine Red Claws. Young, who was a top candidate for NBA head coaching jobs, brings a wealth of experience from his time with the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MassLive.com
Former Celtics executive Danny Ainge has put pressure on the Philadelphia 76ers by orchestrating a unique offer sheet for restricted free agent Paul Reed. The Utah Jazz signed Reed to a three-year, $3 million offer sheet with provisions that only guarantee the following two seasons if the team advances in the Conference Semifinals. This puts the 76ers in a difficult position as they are expected to advance further in the playoffs, potentially locking in a costly contract for a backup center. Additionally, if the 76ers match the offer, they would face significant luxury tax penalties. Ainge and the Jazz are making life tough for Philadelphia with this deal.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Utah Jazz, with three first-round picks, are in an advantageous position for the upcoming NBA Draft. The team has worked out close to 100 players and values length, athleticism, shooting, toughness, and competitiveness. With Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and Ochai Agbaji as mainstays, the Jazz can draft almost anyone at pick No. 9 without worrying about fit. The team's biggest need is at point guard, and there are several options within reach of their first two first-round picks. The Jazz are confident they can find value at all three picks and will select the best available player on their board.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Former Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, Danny Ainge, believes that current head coach Joe Mazzulla is a better coach than his predecessor, Ime Udoka. Ainge praised Mazzulla's leadership, toughness, and passion to learn, and acknowledged his bias as he hired Mazzulla as an assistant coach. Despite criticism during the playoffs, Mazzulla was officially named head coach of the Celtics in February after serving as interim coach.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bleacher Report
Former Boston Celtics executive Danny Ainge threw shade at former head coach Ime Udoka and suggested that the franchise thinks current head coach Joe Mazzulla is better. Ainge praised Mazzulla's leadership and toughness, saying that the team found joy under his coaching. Udoka led the Celtics to the NBA Finals in 2022 but was suspended for the entire 2022-23 season after violating team policies. Mazzulla, who was an assistant for the franchise since 2019, was named interim head coach before officially taking the job on a permanent basis in February.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MassLive.com
Danny Ainge, former general manager of the Boston Celtics, defended Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla's performance this season and claimed that Mazzulla is a better coach than Ime Udoka, who was recently hired by the Houston Rockets. Ainge credited the Miami Heat's role players for delivering huge performances against Boston but cited the player's inconsistencies rather than Mazzulla's miscues as the main driver for the disappointing exit. Brad Stevens, the current Celtics coach, also defended Mazzulla's performance and said that the team would be making additions to the bench around Mazzulla this summer to fill open head coaching spots.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Boston Globe
Former Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge defended former Celtics assistant coach Joe Mazzulla and said that the team did not quit on him during the playoffs. Ainge also acknowledged that the team's confidence struggled after the comeback wins against the Philadelphia 76ers. He suggested that the team needs to do some imaging to find out what went wrong and that it's Brad Stevens's job to figure out what needs to be changed. Ainge also commented on the Celtics' need to break some patterns and habits and that it's not always personnel or coaches or management that needs to change.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Despite the Boston Celtics' recent struggles, former team president Danny Ainge has faith in head coach Joe Mazzulla and believes he has the potential to become a "legendary" coach. Ainge praised Mazzulla's work ethic and intelligence, and believes he will learn from his mistakes. Ainge also revealed that the Celtics had plans for Mazzulla and did not want to lose him to the Utah Jazz, where Ainge now serves as CEO of basketball operations.