Maine Celtics

  • Published
    November 2, 2012

    Red Claws choose Mack in first round draft

    Point guard Shelvin Mack, 22, was a back-up in the NBA last year, with the Washington Wizards.

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    November 2, 2012

    Red Claws loading up for draft

    The Celtics' D-League affiliate trades for picks and invites familiar faces to its upcoming training camp.

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    November 2, 2012
    Shelvin Mack, Omri Casspi

    Red Claws reach out for NBA experience

    Former Butler University standout and Washington Wizards castoff Shelvin Mack is Maine's first pick.

  • Published
    October 28, 2012

    On Basketball: Celtics can count on Bradley to shoulder defensive duties

    BOSTON – With the Maine Red Claws solely affiliated with the Boston Celtics, we expect to see NBA players coming from Boston to Portland to receive needed playing time. A good thing, right? Avery Bradley did not see it that way two years ago. “For any young guy, you feel like it’s a punishment, being […]

  • Published
    October 21, 2012
    MENS BASKETBALL

    On Basketball: First-rounder Melo may develop in Portland

    BOSTON – From the 2012 NBA draft, the Boston Celtics picked two first-rounders — power forward Jared Sullinger of Ohio State and center Fab Melo of Syracuse. Sullinger has been the pleasant surprise of the preseason and will be in the rotation, if not a starter. Melo? Look for him in Portland. Melo, 22, won’t […]

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  • Published
    October 17, 2012
    Courtney Lee, Mirza Teletovic

    Former Red Claw cut before Celtics fall to Nets

    Jamar Smith, who played in Portland two years ago, fails to make the team as a backup point guard.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.