The Utah Jazz hired longtime Boston Celtics executive Austin Ainge as their new president of basketball operations on Monday.

Ainge, 43, worked in the Boston front office for 17 years, most recently as an assistant general manager, and is the son of Jazz CEO and alternate governor Danny Ainge.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Austin Ainge as our new President of Basketball Operations,” said Jazz governor Ryan Smith. “Austin is one of the brightest minds in the NBA -- his 17 years with the Celtics have given him incredible insight into every part of an organization. I’ve known Austin for 15 years, and I’ve watched him grow into an accomplished, innovative, and strategic basketball executive who’s ready to lead this organization.”

Justin Zanik will remain in his role as Utah’s genera

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