Joe Freeman: Terry Stotts says Al-Farouq Aminu (left knee sprain) will not play tonight vs the Jazz.
Joe Freeman: Terry Stotts says Al-Farouq Aminu (left kn…
Joe Freeman: Terry Stotts says Al-Farouq Aminu (left kn…
March 2, 2021 | 11:11 am EST Update
Brian Windhorst: It's not a secret Victor Oladipo wants to join Miami Heat
NBA Central: “I don’t think it’s any secret in the league Victor Oladipo has a desire to play in Miami. He’d like to go there in free agency. They’re going to have cap space, so that may happen.” – Brian Windhorst pic.twitter.com/QrATjw5hQl
March 2, 2021 | 9:47 am EST Update
Still, league insiders don’t believe the Celtics can stand pat, and potentially waste a year of the primes of their two young building blocks who are playing at an elite level. “There comes a time where you have to do something to keep your stars placated and show that you’re trying, especially when they’re young and early in their primes,” the East executive said. “You have to make that commitment to them.”
That’s something Ainge has been reluctant to do in the past. The last time Boston acquired a player in an in-season trade was six years ago, when the team landed Isaiah Thomas from Phoenix. Only the San Antonio Spurs have a longer drought. “They’ll only do something,” the West executive said, “if they think they’re going to bury you.”
