Boston Celtics head c oach Doc Rivers and All-Star forward Kevin Garnett are both expected to return to Boston for another run with the Celtics.

According to ESPN, even though he’s yet to speak with all the representatives for either man, President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge is already telling concerned parties as much.

“Doc is always unsure about the future,” said Ainge. “Coaching is very draining; every year with Doc, he’s had to go home and sort of recharge and ask himself that question, “Is this something that I’m passionate about and want to continue doing?”

As for Garnett, Ainge said he’s also learned to take a more measured approach. “Same thing, I give him some time away,” he said. “He’s put so much into the game; he invests as much as any player I’ve ever seen. And he just needs time to chill and contemplate his life and then we talk. I do anticipate KG will play.”

Ainge also took time to shoot down rumors of a proposed deal sending Rivers, Garnett and Celtics mainstay Paul Pierce to the L.A. Clippers.

“It’s silly,” he told WEEI Radio. “Opportunities may present themselves, but there’s a lot to go into it. We have until June 30 to make any decision.”