WALTHAM — The Grant Hill update? There is no Grant Hill update. When asked if he was “optimistic” about signing him, Ainge said, “I don’t even allow myself to go there. Optimistic or pessimistic. He knows our desire for him. We know his interest in us.”

Garnett proclaimed himself “feeling great” but wouldn’t put a timeline on his return to the court.

“Rehab’s going really well at this point,” he said. “I’m continuing to heal and get stronger. To be honest, I’ve been in a pretty decent place mentally.”

When pressed on a date, Garnett simply said, “I’m on schedule to be on schedule.”