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New for 2009: Maine Red Claws

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The new NBA D-League team in Portland has a moniker after a name-the-team contest.
The new NBA D-League team in Portland has a moniker after a name-the-team contest: the Maine Red Claws.

The team had almost 3,000 submissions in the contest.

"We are thrilled that so many fans voted for our team name," said Bill Ryan, Jr. Chairman of the Maine Red Claws. "It was important to us to get fan feedback and are happy to be the Maine Red Claws."

No logo yet; that will come later.

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