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"So we've got to become more consistent defensively. I think that because we're making shots and because our offense has improved, I think we're not playing as consistently hard defensively."
Tuesday's report essentially eliminates any possibility that the Celtics might be able to acquire the 6-foot-11 center at a discount price.
Isaiah Thomas is vastly underpaid for the star he's become, and has made no secret that he's patiently awaiting a big payday in two years.
Like head coach Brad Stevens, Celtics president Danny Ainge wishes Jae Crowder wouldn't have taken to Twitter to voice his displeasure with Celtics fans cheering for Gordon Hayward before Tuesday night's game. But also like Stevens, Ainge doesn't think his small forward doesn't like wearing green anymore.
Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss player relationships with the media, also touching on the DeMarcus Cousins situation in Sacramento.
We're not asking for much, just another championship or two.
Danny Ainge had a lot to say in a lengthy chat with WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Adam Kaufman, touching on the start of the Celtics' season to his approach at the trade deadline.
Danny Ainge really wants to morph into that "Trader Danny" persona and bring a superstar to Boston. But he may have fallen a little too in love with some of his young players.
Barring any setbacks, Danny Ainge told Toucher & Rich that Isaiah Thomas will return Friday night against the Hornets.
Celtics president Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss the team's play without Isaiah Thomas on Wednesday, and Marcus Smart's warning from the league over his flopping.
It sounds like the Celtics will be without guard Isaiah Thomas for the second straight game when they host the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Danny Ainge was recently ranked the fourth biggest flopper in NBA history, a designation the Celtics president does not agree with.
It's fair to wonder what might have been with Lee if he showed up ready to go during his time in green.
Celtics president of basketball ops. Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss the play of Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley, and much, much more.
Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Friday to discuss the Celtics' struggles on defense and rebounding, and shared a funny story from his visit to the polls on Tuesday.
Danny Ainge was looking to take a big gamble back during the 2014 NBA Draft, according to a new report.
Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich to give a few injury updates, and explain why the Celtics did not come to terms on a contract extension with Kelly Olynyk.
Let's get stupid. If the Celtics are simply stuck with building through the draft, then here is the man they have their eyes on: DeAndre Ayton.
The Celtics president suggested that the Celtics lost their focus on defense and didn't respect the Nets enough.
Decision time is approaching for Danny Ainge as the Celtics' president of basketball operations attempts to finalize his 15-man roster ahead of Monday's cutdown deadline.
Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss a few injuries the team is dealing with, as well as his fancy new card that gets him free Chipotle.
With 18 players currently under contract, Danny Ainge has some maneuvering to do.
Brian Robb looks at the offseason moves to see how Danny Ainge fared upon trying to improve on last season's 48-win squad.
With Kevin Durant in Golden State and Russell Westbrook staying in Oklahoma City, what's next for the Boston Celtics? Masslive.com's Jay King joined Adam Jones to discuss their future.
After a whirlwind of trade rumors over the past few weeks, Danny Ainge started to round out the bottom half of the Celtics' roster by officially signing five players to contracts on Wednesday.
Police said the victim was sitting in her car at Hanover Crossing when a man exposed himself.
Joshua Levy has announced he is stepping down as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
What was once an unstable building, may soon be a hotel in Chinatown. Only, the future is as shaky as the past.
Current and former public sector workers in Massachusetts are hailing the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.
The Ice Castles of New Hampshire are opening early this year.
The forecast for Massachusetts is cold and windy, and we're tracking a potential snowstorm for the weekend.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft held a press conference on Monday.
The Boston Calling lineup for the 2025 music festival is out.
Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read case, will sit before a trial board to face allegations of misconduct.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has already made the biggest decision of the offseason, firing head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday. Now he's got to find someone to turn the franchise around.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says her top priorities heading in 2025 are transportation and housing.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
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.
While Jerod Mayo is gone after one season as head coach, Eliot Wolf will remain the Patriots' Vice President of Player Personnel
The New England Patriots are wasting no time in their head-coaching search, reportedly requesting an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
Jerod Mayo is out as head coach of the Patriots after just one season, but there is plenty of blame to go around in New England.
One day after firing head coach Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft took the podium at Gillette Stadium and shouldered the blame for a disappointing 2024 season.
Bo Hovart scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway 3:10 into overtime and the New York Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.