NBC Sports Boston to Air Five Maine Red Claws Games in 2018
January 22, 2018 - NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
BURLINGTON, MA - NBC Sports Boston and the Maine Red Claws -- the NBA G League affiliate of the Boston Celtics -- announced today that NBC Sports Boston will televise five upcoming Red Claws games during the remainder of the 2017-18 season beginning Saturday, January 20th against the Westchester Knicks.
"We are thrilled to partner with the Maine Red Claws to offer basketball fans an opportunity to watch competitive and compelling Minor League basketball at the highest levels," said Princell Hair, Senior Vice President & General Manager of NBC Sports Boston. "New England fans expect the best basketball coverage from us and we are confident we will offer an unparalleled viewing experience through these Red Claws games both on TV and online."
"This is an exciting opportunity for us," said Dajuan Eubanks, President of the Maine Red Claws. "Red Claws games are a perfect opportunity to watch future Celtics stars like Avery Bradley, Terry Rozier, Abdel Nader and Guerschon Yabusele grow. Being the proud affiliate of the Boston Celtics, it is a natural fit for the Red Claws to be teaming up with NBC Sports Boston, and bringing Crustacean Nation to all of New England."
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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