Celtics assign James Young to Maine Red Claws

The Boston Celtics announced today that they have assigned rookie James Young to the Maine Red Claws.

Young, a 6’6” guard/forward, has appeared in five games for the Red Claws this season and is averaging 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 steals in 32.0 minutes per game, while shooting .458 (22-48) from beyond the arc.

He recorded six points, one rebound and one block in six minutes for the Celtics against the Houston Rockets on November 1 and is averaging 2.2 points in 3.5 minutes per game in five contests with the team this season.