Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge believes that Rajon Rondo "loves" the city of Boston.

The point guard was linked with a departure ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday, but no suitable offer was forthcoming.

"I believe he loves the city of Boston. He believes in us, in turning this thing around. I think right now, it's all good and we'll just go from there," Ainge said, CSNNE reports.

While Ainge is hopeful that Rondo will remain in Boston for years to come, the 27-year-old will become a free agent in the summer of 2015.