Celtics GM Danny Ainge Suffered Heart Attack, Expected to Make Full Recovery

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Former Boston Celtics player and current general manager and president of basketball operations Danny Ainge suffered a heart attack Tuesday in Milwaukee.

The Celtics announced as much Thursday, noting it was a “mild heart attack” and that he “is expected to make a full recovery.” Ainge received medical attention in Milwaukee and will return to Boston in the near future.

Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium noted Ainge is “expected to return home this evening and is active, walking around today and feeling much better.”

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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