Brad Stevens’ promotion, Danny Ainge’s resignation and everything going on with the Celtics, explained
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Well, that all escalated quickly, didn’t it? The Celtics are going through some things.
We knew a big shakeup was coming in Boston after their 4-1 series loss to the Brooklyn Nets, but we didn’t know how big it would be. Would they trade players? Would someone get fired? Will Brad Stevens leave for a college team? Will this team look completely different?
Well, we don’t know what the team will look like once next season rolls around. But we did get some answers today — though, they’re certainly not what anyone expected.
Danny Ainge is out as the Celtics’ team president. Brad Stevens is in, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Brad Stevens is moving into the front office on a full-time role, and Celtics are expected to start a search for a new head coach, sources tell ESPN. Celtics staff and coaches have been informed of the changes. https://t.co/yPf6ERS6NK
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 2, 2021
Yes, you read all of that correctly. And, yes, it’s also very confusing. So here’s a quick breakdown of what’s going on.
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