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Maine Celtics

  • Published
    October 14, 2012

    Red Claws Notebook: Smith hopes future points to Boston

    WALTHAM, Mass. – During the Boston Celtics’ practice last week, Jamar Smith passed the ball, ran through a series of screens and got the ball again at the 3-point line, his back to the basket. Turn, shoot and swoosh. Maine basketball fans saw the agile, 6-foot-3 Smith make that play countless times at the Portland […]

  • Published
    October 2, 2012

    Former Claws in camps

    At least seven former Portland players are hoping to make NBA rosters in training camps.

  • Published
    September 22, 2012

    Claws’ tryouts draw big players with big dreams

    Among them is 6-foot guard Raheem Singleton, a UMaine grad who played two seasons for the Black Bears.

  • Published
    September 21, 2012
    Rio Grande Valley Vipers Media Day

    Red Claws hire a well-traveled coach

    Mike Taylor, 40, was a D-League assistant coach last season following 10 years throughout Europe.

  • Published
    September 21, 2012

    Red Claws name Mike Taylor as coach

    Taylor is formerly an assistant coach with Rio Grande of the NBA Developmental League.

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  • Published
    July 26, 2012

    Steve Solloway: Make winning part of Red Claws’ new look

    PORTLAND – The Maine Red Claws don’t have a head coach or an assistant. The team has no players on its roster. It doesn’t have a general manager, at least not in the usual sense, and the new season begins in about four months. After three seasons in Portland, the team has yet to reach […]

  • Published
    June 22, 2012

    Single-affiliation agreement gives Celtics control of Claws

    Preserving local ownership, the three-year deal also eases player movement.

  • Published
    April 19, 2012
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    Hayes honored by D-League

    Kenny Hayes’ consistent play for the Maine Red Claws this season earned the attention and respect of the 16 head coaches in the NBA Development League. They voted him the league’s most improved player. A 6-foot-2 point guard back with the Red Claws for a second season, Hayes averaged 17.1 points while playing 33 minutes […]

  • Published
    April 10, 2012

    Satisfying season, but Red Claws still hungry

    The Red Claws drew plenty of interest from fans, but missing the playoffs for the third time is a sore spot.

  • Published
    April 8, 2012
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    Red Claws finish season with a tip-in victory

    Kenny Hayes converts a final-second lob pass as Maine ends a 21-29 season with an 84-82 victory.