Celtics Assistant GM Austin Ainge Joins Utah Jazz as President of Basketball Operations
The Boston Celtics are set to undergo changes in their front office, as assistant general manager Austin Ainge departs to take on the role of president of basketball operations with the Utah Jazz. This move, confirmed by sources to MassLive and initially reported by ESPN, marks a significant transition for both Ainge, 43, and the Celtics.
Ainge has been a part of the Celtics organization since 2011, ascending from director of player personnel to assistant GM over the past decade. He is the son of Danny Ainge, the Jazz’s current CEO of basketball operations, who previously served as Celtics president before stepping down in 2021.
As the Celtics prepare for a critical offseason following a disappointing second-round exit in the playoffs, they face tough decisions, including potential trades to manage salary cap constraints. The situation is further complicated by Jayson Tatum’s recent Achilles injury. Losing a long-standing figure like Austin Ainge presents new challenges for head coach Brad Stevens and the front office as they navigate the future of the team, which has seen considerable success in recent years.
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