Maine Celtics' Coach Jarell Christian talks to his team during the first practice since the start of the pandemic at the Portland Expo on Tuesday. The former Red Claws have not play a game since March of 2020.

Maine's Luke Kornet shoots a free throw during the team's first practice. Kornet saw time with the Boston Celtics last season.

Sam Hauser catches the ball during Maine Celtics practice on Tuesday. Hauser is on a two-way contract, meaning he can play with both Boston and Maine.

Juwan Morgan shoots from the 3-point line during Maine Celtics' practice at the Portland Expo.

The Maine Celtics' Brodric Thomas catches the ball during practice Tuesday. Thomas signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics shortly before the NBA season opener.

Brodric Thomas saw time with both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets last season.

New Maine Celtics Coach Jarell Christian watches the team practices. Christian was hired to replace Darren Erman, who is now an assistant coach with the New York Knicks.

Sam Hauser shoots from the 3-point line during the team's first practice of the season. Hauser was undrafted out of Virginia and signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics.

Maine Celtics Coach Jarell Christian watches as the team practices for the first time since the start of the pandemic at the Portland Expo on Tuesday.