Danny Ainge Q+A From Red Claws Draft

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations spoke with Jeff at the Red Claws Draft on Thursday night. Give it a listen!

Danny Ainge Talks About The Red Claws

Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge joined Maine Red Claws President and GM Jon Jennings on a conference call this morning to talk about the affiliation between the Celtics and Red Claws, and the affiliation with the Charlotte Bobcats as well. Danny also gives an update on Leon Powe, talks about Eddie House and Big Baby's situations, and much more. Highlights and full audio is below.

On free agents-
"There's the July 1st type free agents that we'll make a run at. There's August 1, August 15th free agents that we're waiting to see how, maybe they slip through the cracks...maybe they don't get what they're actually looking for and rather come to Boston and play for a lower number. There's a whole long list of free agents we like and we have in mind, but they're different levels and I certainly can't share with you those names."

On hearing from Eddie House's agents-
"I have not, I don't know if they'll contact me today or just wait until the deadline tomorrow. I've talked with them but I don't have any answers. I don't know what the decision will be. I have my opinions on what he might do, but we're prepared for whatever he decides.

FRIDAY MORNING QUICK AND POWERFUL HITTERS

Bruins Celebrate After Zdeno Chara's Goal (Courtesy Boston.com)

• The Portland Sea Dogs lost 4 -3 to the Binghamton Mets Thursday night in Binghamton


• Danny Ainge is in Mass General recovering from a heart attack. All seems OK.


• The Boston Bruins win a rough and tumble 4 - 2 game against the Montreal Canadiens in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.


• In other Sea Dogs news....Portland Sea Dogs’ right handed pitchers Travis Beazley and Richie Lentz have been placed on the disabled list, Lentz is retroactive to April 14th. Left-handed pitcher Will Latimer joins the Sea Dogs from Single-A Lowell and right-handed pitcher Jarod Plummer joins the club from Single-A Salem