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"One of the big reasons I came [to Boston] was because of Paul," said Garnett. "Obviously, you want to be in a situation where it's better. I want to make sure that I'm able to always help a team. I want to be in positions to where I'm giving something. I demand a lot of myself, both physically and from a skill level. But I'd be lying to y'all if I said Paul didn't play into that factor. Like I said, it's too soon of a conversation for me right now." ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett 

In the quiet of the losing locker room, Rivers gathered Garnett and Pierce and told them that they would talk privately sometime soon. The sorrow of the night hung too heavily. Around the NBA, there's belief that the arrival of Flip Saunders as general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves will start the process of Garnett's old coach and franchise eventually offering KG the opportunity to invest in the franchise. Yahoo! Sports

Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Garnett, Flip Saunders 

"Whatever [Garnett is] going to do is up to him," said Terry. "He’s earned the right to make a decision. I think he’s signed for two more years here, as am I. I’d hate to see him go. I hope he’s not thinking that. It’s solely up to him. It’s on him. No pressure from this side of the locker room. Again, just an honor to play alongside a great like him." ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett 

Evans Clinchy: Doc on KG: "I really didn't want him to go out like that." Twitter @evansclinchy

Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett 

Greg Dickerson: Talked to some close to Paul, they are certain he's played his last game as a Celtic. Their quote, all good things must come to an end Twitter @gdickerson_csn

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce 

Paul Pierce on next year’s team: “That’s hard to say. I think that’s a question for Danny Ainge and his team to figure out, so I have no idea.” YouTube

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce 

Paul Pierce on his future: “Like I said, that’s up to Danny and them. I have no idea. I definitely expect to be playing next year.” YouTube

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce 

Gary Dzen: Pierce on coming back: "That's a decision for them to make. I've been here 15 years now and there's been changes every year I've been here." Twitter @GlobeGaryDzen

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce 

Evans Clinchy: Doc just denied that "I really didn't want him to go out like that" was an implication of retirement. His tone seemed to say otherwise. Twitter @evansclinchy

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce, Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Doc Rivers says he was "positive" Kevin Garnett would play another season at end of last year. This time? "I'm not so positive" Rivers said. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett 

Peter Stringer: Doc on convo w/ KG: "He told me he loved me and I told him I loved him. Kevin always checks on me and he wanted to know if I'm OK." Twitter @celtics

Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett 

Evans Clinchy: Doc on Pierce: "He's one of the greatest Celtics to ever play. He's done so much for this franchise." Twitter @evansclinchy

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce 

Evans Clinchy: Doc: "Guys are changing teams like socks, but Paul has chosen to stay here throughout his career when clearly he had all rights to leave." Twitter @evansclinchy

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce 

Peter Stringer: Doc on getting band back together next season: "I've given it 0 thought. I immerse myself, that's the only way I can do it. I don't know." Twitter @celtics

Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett 

Garnett made it clear, though, that for the Celtics to contend next season, or even to be a viable playoff team, that changes would be needed. “We need some additions,” he said. “Health hit us pretty hard this year, and I’m sure we’re going to address that.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett 

Jessica Camerato: Should come as no surprise, Wilcox, Randolph, White all said they'd like to be playing for the #Celtics next season. Twitter @JCameratoNBA

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Chris Wilcox, Shavlik Randolph 

Andrew Perna: "We fought through a lot of adversity, but didn't give in. They were better than us," - Terry. #Celtics #Knicks Twitter @Andrew_Perna

Boston Celtics, Jason Terry 

Jason Terry: What I hope we take from this experience into next year is to play with passion and heart every night. When we play worry-free basketball, we will be tough to beat. Getting to play with KG and Paul was a great experience. I know there are people wondering if they'll both be back next year. I can't answer that, but what I can tell you is what they've taught me. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Jason Terry 

Gary Washburn: "I'm coming back until I say I'm not," Doc Rivers just said. "I don't want it to be a big decision." #celtics Twitter @GwashNBAGlobe

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, Coaching 

"I don't think about any of that stuff," said Rivers. "Danny knows me pretty well. I immerse myself; that's the only way I can do it, probably to a fault. Pretty much unlivable during the year. So I don't know. Danny knows he gives me at least a week to do just whatever I do -- and I don't know what I do, sit and watch cartoons or something -- then we'll talk about it. But Danny has already worked on [offseason planning]. He never shows me. I don't want to hear it, I don't want to see it, I don't want to know anything. We'll figure it all out, and we'll see." ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, Coaching