Danny Ainge Seemingly Endorses Celtics Giving Marcus Smart Extension

But how does Brad Stevens feel?

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Aug 8, 2021

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      Brad Stevens reportedly is open to trading Marcus Smart away from the Celtics, although there are conflicting reports on the matter.

      Either way, we have a pretty good idea of where former team president Danny Ainge feels stands on the matter.

      Smart on Saturday shared a tweet congratulating teammate Jayson Tatum on winning a gold medal with Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. Barstool Sports writer Dan Greenberg quote-tweeted the tweet, openly hoping for news of the Celtics signing Smart to an extension.

      Ainge, in a seeming endorsement, retweeted Greenberg's comment.

      Take a look:

      This, along with last week's reports of Boston and Smart potentially working out a lucrative extension, indicate the fiery point guard might in the Celtics' long-term plans after all.

      Smart, 27, is scheduled to become a free agent next offseason. He averaged 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game over his first seven seasons in Boston.

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