The Boston Celtics plan on pursuing Paul Pierce if they can also acquire Kevin Love this offseason.

Pierce was traded by the Celtics to the Brooklyn Nets in 2013 and he spent last season with the Washington Wizards. The Los Angeles Clippers are currently considered the frontrunners to sign Pierce.

Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports a return of Pierce to the Celtics could be a prelude to a front office position with the team and that he eventually wants to become a general manager.