Austin Ainge leaving Celtics to become Utah Jazz president of basketball operations

If reports are true that Austin Ainge will become the Utah Jazz's #1 decision-maker this is pretty huge news as it would mean that his father Danny Ainge will be taking more of a back seat. Austin has worked for the Boston Celtics for the past 14 years with his most recent position being assistant gerneral manager.

Jazz announce the Austin Ainge news officially. Quotes from Ryan Smith, Austin, and Justin Zanik in the release: pic.twitter.com/V9IXbzPCtM

— Andy Larsen (@andyblarsen) June 2, 2025

Big implications here: Austin Ainge's departure leaves a big void in the Celtics’ front office decision-making apparatus with the draft just a few weeks away.

Sources say Austin will be the #1 decision-maker in Utah. https://t.co/rrhOTXJc3z

— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) June 2, 2025