The Los Angeles D-Fenders have focused their search for a new head coach on Reggie Theus.

Theus was the head coach of the Sacramento Kings during the 07-08 season.

The Boston Celtics have agreed to name Mike Taylor the Head Coach of the Maine Red Claws.

Taylor joins the Red Claws after previously working as the top assistant coach for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League. As an assistant with the Vipers, Taylor was responsible for developing game plans, scouting, practice plans and player development. Taylor also has international experience as an assistant coach for the Czech Republic National Team during the summers of 2010, 2011 and 2012. Taylor also was the head coach for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany from 2003-11 when he took the team from the 2nd Bundesliga and helped guide them to promotion to the Bundesliga and into the Bundesliga playoffs. In his 10 seasons in Europe between teams in Germany and England, Taylor amassed a record of 188-115.

“Mike impressed us with not only his coaching experience, but his enthusiasm and ability to develop young players,” said Boston Celtics Director of Player Personnel Austin Ainge. “He brings a blend of international and NBA D-League experience that will benefit the Celtics’ players assigned to Maine and the entire Red Claws’ roster.”

Curtis Stinson has signed a one-year deal with Cedevita Zagreb of the Croatian League.

Stinson arrives from the D-League Iowa Energy, where he averaged 11.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting in 28 games this past season.

Stinson was named D-League MVP two years ago after averaging 19.3 points, a league-best 9.8 assists and 5.7 rebounds.

Taylor Jenkins has been promoted to head coach of the Austin Toros. Jenkins has served as an assistant coach with the Toros for the past four seasons.

“Taylor has been an integral part of the Toros success over the past four years,” SS&E President of Sport Franchises RC Buford said. “He’s a bright, young talent and knows our system very well which makes him the ideal person to lead the Toros.”

As an assistant coach with the Toros, Jenkins helped guide Austin to the 2012 NBA D-League Championship and the playoffs in 2009 and 2010. During his tenure with the Toros, Jenkins served as an assistant coach on the Spurs 2009 and 2012 Las Vegas NBA Summer League teams and was as an assistant coach with the NBA D-league Select Team during the 2010 Las Vegas NBA Summer League. He was also an assistant coach for the 2009 and 2012 NBA D-League West All-Star teams.

Michael Peck has been named head coach of the Idaho Stampede, D-League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers.

"This is a great opportunity with a wonderful organization," Peck said. "I'm looking forward to the opportunity ahead of me."

Peck had been the head basketball coach of the Findlay College Prep Program at the Henderson International School in Henderson, Nev., just outside of Las Vegas, the past five seasons.

Peck has coached six McDonald's All-Americans, six Parade All-Americans, six Jordan Brand All-Americans and six NBA players, including Tristan Thompson (Cleveland), Avery Bradley (Boston), Corey Joseph (San Antonio), DeAndre Liggins (Orlando), Joel Anthony (Miami) and Louis Amundson (Indiana).

Patrick Ewing has rejected an offer from the New York Knicks to become head coach of the Erie BayHawks of the D-League.

Ewing is currently without a job for the 12-13 season after being an assistant coach for several seasons with the Orlando Magic.

Ewing interviewed for the Charlotte Bobcats' head coaching position in June.

The Pacers have agreed to sign Blake Ahearn to a partially guaranteed contract, a league source confirmed.

Ahearn played in 37 games for the Reno Big Horns last season, averaging 23.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting, including 40.9 percent from beyond the three-point line.