Ainge Checks Korean Phenom

Danny Ainge, the executive director of basketball for the Celtics, headed to Santa Monica, California to check out 18 year old Ha Seung-jin.

The 7'3" South Korean last played for Yonsei University in Seoul and has impressed scouts with his size and mobility, though all concede he will be a project, which would most likely make him available when the Celtics select at Nos. 24 and 25.

Via Boston Globe

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Hollins checks Celtics aide post

Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Lionel Hollins is heading to Boston today to explore taking a same position with the Boston Celtics.

"It's exploratory," Hollins said of the trip, which will include his family. "It's nice to have options, and for people to want you and respect what you do. It's always nice when people think you can help them.

Hollins might wait on head coach Doc River's offer though as he is considered a canadiate for the head coaching position with the Atlanta Hawks.

Via Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Rivers trying to put together his staff

New Celtics head coach Doc Rivers is not wasting anytime in trying to put his staff together.

Canadiates include "former Toronto lead assistant Tony Brown, Memphis assistant Lionel Hollins, former Orlando assistants Dave Wohl, Paul Pressey, and Mark Hughes, former NBA assistant Jim Brewer, former Philadelphia coach Randy Ayers, and Boston assistant Paul Cormier."

I've talked to both guys [Brown and Hollins] about the job," said Rivers. "I've also talked to about five other guys. Tony Brown is the only guy I've given a financial offer to. I think he would be a terrific addition to our staff. Verbally, if Lionel and I can come to an agreement, he would be a terrific addition, too."

Via Shira Springer of the Boston Globe

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