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Oct 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) is congratulated by Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson (4) after making a basket during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Celtics decided to throw a new lineup on the floor that had never been practiced before. Some of the results were expected, but some went pretty well.

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Oct 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Royce O'Neale (00) guards Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

This is likely the last game of the preseason for the regulars, so here's a look at how they did.

Oct 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) controls the ball while Charlotte Hornets forward Royce O'Neale (00) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

This will go down as another easy win for the Celtics, and it comes with a few new wrinkles

Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) controls the ball while Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

This might be the last game for the regulars this preseason, so here are a few things to look for tonight.

Sep 28, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) and guard Mike Conley (45) during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The deal between Pritcahrd and the Boston Celtics looks like a real win-win deal that gives both sides flexibility and security at the same time

Feb 14, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks with forward Sam Hauser (30) from the sideline at they take on the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

This is the time to feel good about yourself in the NBA, but Sam Hauser suggests the plan Joe Mazzulla had for the team is already paying off

Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Jabari Walker (33) defends Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson (4) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The way Mitchell Robinson plays will help the Celtics a lot, but they're asking him to be more dynamic as a center, and that will help him and the team grow a lot more.

Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is congratulated by forward Paul George (13) after making a basket during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

They looked good on the floor together, but after the game, both Tatum and George revealed that this was their first time playing on the same side during the entire training camp so far.

Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (11) defends Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum looked great and there was a lot of positive coming out of the Celtics nearly 40-point win over the Sixers.

Mar 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) passes the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

We're looking to see how players can improve, and in this video breakdown of Baylor Scheierman reading the game, we saw some good and some bad.

Oct 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) during the first half of a preseason game at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

The Celtics rested most of their regulars, but there was plenty to take away from their 124-113 win over the Cavs in their first preseason game of the year.

Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, and Mike Conley practice at The Citadel in Charleston, SC, with Joe Mazzulla and Paul George in the background.

The Celtics take on the Cavs at 7 p.m., finally getting a chance to put the stuff they've practiced onto the floor against a real opponent.

Sep 28, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Derrick White is coming off a season that some might say was one of his best, but the shooting numbers tell a different story ... which he hopes to correct this season

Sam Hauser at the McAllister Field House at The Citadel

From Joe Mazzulla's emphasis on togetherness to mandatory yoga sessions, here are the most interesting things said at the Celtics practice Sunday at The Citadel

Dec 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates with Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

It's easy to figure out three of the starters he might be referring two, but who is the fourth, and what messages might that send to the team?

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches from the sideline as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

They've been on this odyssey for years, but the Celtics coach says even if they reach their goal, they'll have to give something up

Apr 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks with guard Jaylen Brown (7) from the sideline as they take on the Orlando Magic during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Stevens didn't directly call out Brown, but it's clear that they expect some things to change for the better without him

This space will be updated with more from the Auerbach Center. I’ll set the scene, add some interesting quotes, and snap a few photos here and there to give you a real behind the scenes look at media day.

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Every Celtic is going to be important this season, but some players are more important than others. So in the spirit of September rankings, here’s the ranking of the Boston Celtics, in order of importance this upcoming season.

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts to his score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum has obviously been great over the years, but the Celtics are betting big on him finding another level this season

September 15, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Mike Conley (45) speaks during a press conference at The Auerbach Center at Boston Landing. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Mike Conley has seen it all when it comes to basketball, or at least that's what he thought until Joe Mazzulla started to show him the game in from a different perspective.

Mar 29, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

He's another Sacramento castoff that lands in Boston. Can he follow in the footsteps of the last one Boston signed?

Mar 10, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) vies for a rebound against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

The additions the Celtics made will make an already good rebounding team the best in the league

Apr 9, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) secures a rebound against Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

The Celtics have a decision to make with their starting center, but one of those options doesn't seem to be too fussed about which role he prefers.

Mar 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; For the first time in Boston Celtics history, two teammates scored over 40 points in a game, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9), 41 points, and guard Payton Pritchard (11) ,43 points as they joke around after their win over the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

There are a few candidates for who will fill it up behind Jayson Tatum, and getting there might be just a matter of a few percentage points

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