Boston.com reports that on Thursday, July 25, the Boston Celtics confirmed that they are in talks to buy their G league affiliate the Maine Red Claws. The two teams have worked together for the past 10 seasons.

It's not done just yet, the transaction isn't finalized and the Red Claws still have to approve the sale, however word is the deal will be completed by this fall, according to the article.

Red Claws chairman and owner Bill Ryan said in a statement that the Celtics have been great partners with the Red Claws over the last 10 seasons and they are thrilled that the Celtics will continue to build upon the success they've had in making the Red Claws an important part of the Maine community, the website reports.

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