For years, the Celtics have been partners with their G-League affiliate in Maine. On Thursday, the team announced that partnership will become a full ownership stake after agreeing to purchase the franchise. The transaction will be finalized pending league approval.
“Over the years, the G League and the Red Claws have become increasingly important to the Celtics and our player development efforts. We look forward to deepening both our ties with basketball operations and within the community, and further bringing the Celtics experience to fans in Maine,” said Rich Gotham, Boston Celtics Team President on a press release.
“The Celtics have been great partners with the Red Claws over the last ten seasons. We are thrilled that the Celtics will continue to build upon the success we have had in making the Red Claws an important part of the Maine community,” said Bill Ryan Jr., Maine Red Claws Chairman and Principal Owner.
More details on what the purchase means for the Red Claws should be released later this summer.