Boston Celtics Assign Marcus Morris to Maine Red Claws
October 30, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
PORTLAND, Maine - October 30, 2017 - The Boston Celtics announced today that Marcus Morris had been assigned to the Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum. Morris was assigned to the Red Claws to participate in the team's intasquad scrimmage at the Boston Celtics Practice Facility in Waltham, MA. Following today's practice, Morris was recalled to the Ccltics.
Additionally, the Celtics transferred two-way player Jabari Bird to Maine. Bird also participated in the scrimmage and will remain with the Red Claws. A second round pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Bird has played in 2 games for the Celtics, averaging 1.5 points in 8 minutes per game.
The Red Claws season opens up this Friday at home against Delaware. Maine then plays Erie on Sunday at 1 p.m. Both games will be held at the Portland Expo.
About the Maine Red Claws
2017-18 marks the ninth season for the Maine Red Claws. The Red Claws have been the minor league affiliate of the Boston Celtics since their inaugural season of 2009-10, and 2017-18 marks the sixth season of a"hybrid" affiliation between the two teams. Under the hybrid model, the Boston Celtics have contracted to run the basketball operations for the Maine Red Claws, including the hiring and training of the coaching and training staff as well as the all player transactions and will act as the Red Claws' sole NBA partner. The Red Claws play their home games at the Portland Expo Building. The franchise is owned and operated by Maine Basketball, LLC, which is principally owned by Bill Ryan Sr., the retired chairman of TD Bank, and Bill Ryan Jr. who serves as the team's chairman.
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