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Hobbling Spurs resume homestand against Portland
posted 02/25/09
8:12 pm
The latest edition to the league will be owned and operated by Maine Basketball, LLC, which is principally owned by Bill Ryan Sr., the chairman of TD Banknorth Group and Bill Ryan Jr., who owns and operates Oxford Plains Speedway. Jon Jennings, a partner in Maine Basketball, LLC and former Boston Celtics assistant coach, will serve as the team's president and general manager.
The club will begin play in the 2009-10 season and will host games at the Portland Expo Center.
"Expansion to Portland is another example of the health and growth of the NBA D-League," said league president Dan Reed. "We are very pleased to add Bill Ryan Sr., Bill Ryan Jr., and Jon Jennings to our ownership ranks, as they bring a wealth of business, sports operations, and basketball experience on behalf of the team and the community.
"I'm confident that fans throughout the state of Maine will enjoy our world- class level of basketball featuring current and future NBA players, as well as appreciate the team's family-friendly environment, affordable prices, and positive impact on the Portland and Maine community."
Portland will be affiliated with two NBA team parent-clubs with the announcement regarding those teams to occur in the offseason.
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