The proposed blockbuster deal between the Celtics and Clippers that would have sent Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles is off, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Tuesday.

And though Rivers had strong intentions to coach the Clippers — because, league sources said, he doesn’t want to coach a rebuilding team in Boston — the Celtics still want him back as coach next season.

“He has been told that all along,” said Ainge, who is scheduled to meet with Rivers Wednesday in Boston.

Rivers is under contract to coach the Celtics for three more seasons, during which time he is scheduled to make $21 million; his salary of $7 million per year is the richest among coaches in the league.

However, it’s unclear what Rivers would like to do.

The Globe reported Monday that a source close to Rivers said the coach was still grappling with a decision; no doubt that is still true. Rivers did not return a message seeking comment.

While the Celtics clearly would like Rivers to return for a 10th season, there is speculation around the league that, given the course of events, it would be simply too awkward. One league source said Rivers might be more apt to return to broadcasting.

League sources said that while progress was made, the primary issue was that the Clippers did not want to give up more than one first-round draft pick in a package that also included center DeAndre Jordan.

The Clippers believed it was too steep a price to pay and decided to go after Brian Shaw or Lionel Hollins, both of whom they’ve already interviewed.