While Danny Ainge’s former team is locked in a battle with the Golden State Warriors for the NBA title, his current team is reeling. On Sunday, Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder stepped down from his position, much to the dismay of star guard Donovan Mitchell. Utah’s bowing out to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs this season cast doubt on the future of the Jazz’s core, which features defensive anchor Rudy Gobert and Mitchell.
Synder’s resignation, especially given Mitchell’s affinity for the head coach, is the latest tidal wave to approach a wooden skiff already suffering from leaks in its hull.
Naturally, Ainge’s inclination is to try to reshape the roster around the core instead of leaning into a rebuild.
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) June 6, 2022