It's official. The Maine Red Claws, Portland's new D-League basketball team, will be affiliated with the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Bobcats. The announcement was made yesterday at Monument Square in Portland.
“This may be one of the most highly anticipated sports announcements of the summer and one of the most exciting days this organization has had to date – and there have been many,” Red Claws President and General Manager Jon Jennings said. “This agreement ties us to a legendary NBA franchise, a 17-time world champion, and to a young, aggressive franchise on the rise that is led by two Hall of Famers. We fully in....