The Boston Celtics are one of the teams in the NBA that leans hardest on its affiliate ball club at the G League level, making use of the Maine Celtics to train prospecting rotation players for a future in Boston to help fill out their roster on the cheap.
And in an era with a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and the second apron restrictions that come with it, maximizing resources like the Portland-based development squad is a critical tool to fielding a contending team. Celtics Blog reporter Noa Dalzell recently got us up to date on the players who will be suiting up for Maine this coming G League regular season with a cohort of nine incoming player.
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Let’s take a look at each of the players joining the Maine Celtics for the season ahead.
Ron Harper Jr. – guard
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 15: Ron Harper Jr. #51 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Dalton Knecht #4 and Moses Brown #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half of a 2024 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Celtics defeated the Lakers 88-74. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Jalen Bridges – forward
Nov 15, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) drives to the basket between Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Bridges (15) and guard TyTy Washington Jr. (14)during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Kendall Brown – wing
May 2, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kendall Brown (10) shoots the ball while Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) defends during game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Scott – wing
St. John’s Red Storm guard Aaron Scott (0) guards Butler Bulldogs forward Pierre Brooks II (21) during the second half of a game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. St. John’s defeated Butler 76-70.
Hayden Gray – guard
Michigan Wolverines center Danny Wolf (1) looks to pass the ball against UC San Diego Tritons guard Chris Howell (8) and guard Hayden Gray (3) during the second period of the first round of the NCAA tournament at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Hason Ward – center
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Drew Timme #26 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots against Nikola Topic #44, Ajay Mitchell #25, Cameron Brown #16 and Hason Ward #31 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
RJ Luis – wing
Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John’s Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) puts up a basket during the second half against the Omaha Mavericks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Amari Williams – center
Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) reacts to a foul call Friday, March 28, 2025, during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Max Shulga – guard
DENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 19: Max Shulga #11 of VCU fields practices with his team during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First & Second Rounds Practice Day at Ball Arena on March 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Maine Celtics add nine players to their roster for the 2025-26 season