Red Claws Draft 6 - Complete One Trade
October 30, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
PORTLAND, Maine - October 30, 2016 - The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, finished up the 2016 NBA Development League Draft with six players headed to training camp. One player was traded after the draft.
Red Claws Draft Picks By Round:
Round 1 - 20th overall - Adam Woodbury - Center - Iowa*
Round 2 - 42nd overall - Joe Thomasson - Guard - Wright State
Round 3 - 46th overall - Isiah Umipig - Guard - Seattle
Round 3 - 64th overall - Ricky Tarrant - Guard - Memphis
Round 4 - 86th overall - Andrew McCarthy - Center - Massachusetts
Round 5 - 108th overall - Tommy Mason-Griffin - Guard - Oklahoma
*After the draft, the Red Claws completed a trade with Fort Wayne:
- Maine traded the draft rights to Adam Woodbury, Maine's original 2017 1st round draft pick and the rights to Omari Johnson to Fort Wayne for the draft rights to Dallas Lauderdale and returning player rights to Terran Petteway
Training camp begins Tuesday. The Red Claws open the 2016-17 season on November 11th at Oklahoma City. Maine's home opener is November 18th vs. Long Island at the Portland Expo. Tickets are on sale now by calling 207-210-6655 or visiting MaineRedClaws.com.
About the Maine Red Claws
2016-17 marks the eighth 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 2016-17 marks the fifth 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.
About the NBA Development League
The NBA Development League is the NBA's official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league's research and development laboratory. Featuring 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. An all-time high 39 percent of all NBA players at the end of the 2015-16 season boasted NBA D-League experience. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on nbadleague.com.
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