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Pierce Won't Demand Trade
Published 4/19/2007 at CelticsBlog
... Shira Springer Reports: Pierce claimed there was no truth to speculation he would ask for a trade if the Celtics failed to land the No. 1 or No. 2 pick in the May 22 draft lottery. He remains in wait-and-see mode. But when asked if he was committed to the Celtics, Pierce, like Ainge, chose his words carefully. " I ' ve been committed to this organization for nine years, " said Pierce. " So, I think everybody knows that when I re-signed to an extension last year. " Ainge commented: " Paul signed a $90 million contract to play with the Boston Celtics. He made it clear to us he wanted to play out his career [here]. I know Paul wants to win as bad as anybody and I want Paul to win. [Co-owner] Wyc [Grousbeck] wants to win. Doc wants Paul to win. We will do all we can to help Paul have team success and Paul will do all he can to help us have team success. That ' s

Celts haven't talked with Rivers about extension
Published 4/19/2007 by Ben Maller at Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes
... Celts GM Danny Ainge does not have talks scheduled with Doc Rivers and his agent concerning a contract extension. Nor does Ainge have a time by which he would like a contract signed, though he does foresee it happening before the start of next season. Rivers does not want to enter next season without an extension in place.

Today’s Links 4/19
Published 4/19/2007 by FLCeltsFan at Celtics247.com
... Globe  Ainge eyes an offseason critical to Celtics’ future