Here’s what the Rockets would have wanted from the Celtics for James Harden

January 15, 2021 | 10:23 a.m.

The Bruins started the 2021 season in a winning way Thursday night, beating the Devils 3-2 in a shootout.

The boys are back.

🎥 Discover all the highlights of the #NHLBruins season opener 3-2 win over the Devils on Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/F9s69vROk8

– Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 15, 2021

Tonight the Celtics are set to play a game for the first time since January 8. Boston will face Orlando Magic, pending the results of the remaining COVID-19 tests.

In NFL news, the Jets hired 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to be New York’s new head coach, and three-time national college footballer Urban Meyer has agreed to become the Jaguars head coach.

Rockets wanted a package that included Jaylen Brown for James HardenAs Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge acknowledged in an interview Thursday, he had been in contact with the Rockets about the possible acquisition of James Harden before Houston’s decision to trade. his superstar at the Nets.

“We’ve had a lot of talk, but the price really hasn’t changed,” Ainge told 98.5 The Sports Hub “Touch & Rich” in the interview. “The price was really high for us, and it was something we really didn’t want to do. I’m not sure there was anyone – even people in our organization who respected and wanted him more, but I think unanimously we decided that now was not the time. for us and it was not the price.

For those wondering what the Rockets would have cost for a Harden trade, Boston Sports Journal’s Brian Robb provided an answer.

“A league source told BostonSportsJournal.com that the transportation the Rockets demanded from the Celtics for Harden included Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and draft compensation,” Robb wrote.

Ultimately, Houston crafted a successful four-team trade that included four first-round picks, four potential picks, as well as Victor Oladipo, Dante Exum and Rodions Kurucs.

Trivia: Which Bruins player holds the team record for all-time penalty minutes?

(Answer below).

Hint: he was wearing # 24.

Learn more at Boston.com:

Bruce Cassidy on Tuukka Rask’s performance and other thoughts on the Bruins’ win:

#NHLBruins Coach Bruce Cassidy on the team’s opening night victory and Tuukka Rask’s performance: “His game was excellent … I thought he looked great from mid-season. ” pic.twitter.com/COKhS2QP31

– Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 15, 2021

Here is the last page of the New York Post after the Jets’ decision to hire Robert Saleh:

The last page: MR. GREEN https://t.co/cwsJyJ7L8D pic.twitter.com/zkFurM8V3L

– New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) January 15, 2021

That day: In 1972, John Havlicek led the Celtics to a 122-106 victory over the Hawks, scoring 40 points while adding seven assists and seven rebounds.

Daily highlight: Miles Bridges threw a vicious two-handed dunk on a pass from rookie LaMelo Ball.

Anecdotal response: Terry O’Reilly