Danny Ainge wants Kevin McHale to join Celtics

Kevin McHale, who was fired as coach of the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, may not be out of work for long if Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge can help it.

Ainge, who played with McHale on the Celtics, said McHale would be a welcome addition in Boston.

"I've always tried to get Kevin to come work with me and work with my big guys," Ainge said. I told Kevin that today. We've got a spot for him. I know we could figure something out for him in some capacity, but I think he's just in a wait-and-see mode.

"He appreciated me reaching out to him, but I think he's just going to lay low. He's probably got bigger and better things to do -- or more relaxing things to do."

McHale was replaced by J.B. Bickerstaff on Wednesday after a 4-7 start to the season.