Celtics eye Manning

Boston — The Boston Celtics’ new owners may give the go-ahead to sign a free agent or two for immediate help this season.

If GM Chris Wallace is allowed to add players, he will consider adding Grant Long and former Kansas University player Danny Manning.

Manning’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said he planned to speak with Wallace in the next day or two.

Manning, a 14-year NBA veteran, has not been playing this season. He practices with KU’s team at least a couple of times a week.