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Boston Celtics: The argument in favor of Danny Ainge this offseason

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Boston Celtics fans want to fire Danny Ainge after Gordon Hayward signed with the Charlotte Hornets. Let’s look at how ridiculous that is.

In the wake of Gordon Hayward‘s 4-year, $120 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics fans have been quick to criticize GM Danny Ainge for his failure to produce a sign and trade with the Indiana Pacers.

With the potential swap of Myles Turner and Doug McDermott for Hayward leaking Friday night, Celtics fans were eager to jump on the opportunity, as Hayward had already opted out of his $34.