Boston apparently had multiple conversations about Harden with the Rockets. Ainge said the price was too high.
I'm guessing that meant Brown and first rounders.
Some day, Boston fans will realize, without sacrificing very good players and picks, they run the risk of forever being a bridesmaid and never the bride. Ainge just can't pull the trigger on the biggest deals. Boogie, AD, Harden, Durant-- all were seemingly interested in the Celtics at a time when Boston needed to make a deal. Each time, the C's have passed.