So Long, Crustaceans: Maine Red Claws Officially Changing Their Name

The Celtics G League affiliate will go by a new name next season

The Boston Celtics’ NBA G League affiliate will look much different next season.

The Maine Red Claws on Monday morning announced they will rebrand as the Maine Celtics. The name change was announced during a press event that included a launch video narrated by Celtics play-by-play voice Mike Gorman.

Take a look:

And here’s a closer look at the new logo and colors:

The organization did not detail the future of their mascot, Crusher, but here’s hoping he survives.

What do you think?  Leave a comment.

As for the Boston Celtics, they lost their NBA playoff opener to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday night.

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Dakota Randall

Plymouth State/Boston University product from Wolfeboro, NH, who now is based in Rhode Island. Have worked at NESN since 2016, covering the Patriots since 2021. Might chat your ear off about Disney World, Halo 2, and Lord of the Rings.