WALTHAM — Danny Ainge will not be the next coach of the Celtics. He said that recently, noting that such is the case despite how much he loves working with players. And he said it again last night at the press conference devoted mainly to discussing Doc Rivers’ departure to the Clippers. “No,” Ainge said when asked if he could be Rivers’ replacement. “No way.” “I will confirm that,” said team president Rich Gotham with a smile, bringing light laughter from the media in attendance. Ainge tried to further shrug it off when asked why he wouldn’t consider taking over. “I don’t think anybody will give us an unprotected first...
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