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.
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 day that was supposed to be filled with cherished memories at Connors Farm turned into a nightmare for an Everett mother who claims she was assaulted and racially profiled by an employee.
Ballot boxes were busy Saturday as Massachusetts residents took full advantage of in-person early voting.
A Newton South High School senior said she found a place to fit in on the volleyball team after growing up outside the United States.
There was a powerful moment of silence and stillness inside Conte Forum in honor of the immeasurable losses of three hockey heroes this summer.
Eleanor Harris suffered a spinal fracture after trying to go up an escalator with her walker because the elevator was out of service.
Here are a few places where you will find peak or near peak color in Massachusetts and New Hampshire this weekend.
Ballot boxes were busy Saturday as Massachusetts residents took full advantage of in-person early voting.
A day that was supposed to be filled with cherished memories at Connors Farm turned into a nightmare for an Everett mother who claims she was assaulted and racially profiled by an employee.
The Patriots are set to play the Jaguars on Sunday and a few players took in London's sights before they take the field.
When Karen Read's second trial begins, prosecutors plan to call her father as a witness.
Runway for Recovery provides help to families battling breast cancer. Their annual fashion show is October 25 in Boston.
Using artificial intelligence, a doctor at Brigham and Women's Hospital has developed a tool that identifies patients at risk for intimate partner violence.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
In this week's At the Clinic with Dr. Mallika, she explains what charley horses are and how to treat them.
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day and a new study finds that meditation can be just as effective in treating anxiety as medication.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and her challenger John Deaton went head-to-head in a debate held at the WBZ studios.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican challenger John Deaton met in their first debate hosted by WBZ-TV.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will face off in a debate on October 15.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller is putting two new commercials from the candidates to the truth test.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Is that the best way to fight back?
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
A Newton South High School senior said she found a place to fit in on the volleyball team after growing up outside the United States.
Bill Russell's name will soon be attached to a bridge right around the corner from the TD Garden.
After losing five straight, the Patriots are hoping that a trip to merry ole England and a matchup with the 1-5 Jaguars will spark a turnaround.
Will the Patriots return from London with a second win of the season or a sixth straight loss?
Despite missing both practice sessions in Foxboro this week, Rhamondre Stevenson traveled with the Patriots to London and has a chance at playing in Sunday's game at Wembley Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.