The Boston Celtics' 2020-21 season came to an end on Tuesday night in disappointing fashion as the Brooklyn Nets bounced an injury-riddled squad from the first round of the playoffs in five games. On Wednesday morning, what was shaping up to be an already interesting offseason for Boston exploded in a way no one could have imagined.
Danny Ainge retired from his role as the Celtics' president of basketball operations. That part was surprising, but not entirely shocking. Ainge has hinted several times in recent years that retirement has been looming.