The Boston Celtics are expected to contend for a spot in the play-in tournament could could surpass those expectations.

The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics faced off in a preseason game with significant player absences. Injuries sidelined key stars like Jayson Tatum for Boston and RJ Barrett for Toronto, offering younger players a chance to shine.

The Boston Celtics are coming into the new season focused and ready to prove they’re still a force in the East. The injury to Jayson Tatum and last year’s early playoff exit left a bad taste, but Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard are determined to lead this new-look roster back into the spotlight.

Joe Mazzulla explained his motivation for coaches-media pickup game: "It was important that we did that yesterday, and we’ll do it again."

Jaylen Brown headlines the list of Celtics players to watch as Boston opens its preseason schedule in Memphis.

The Boston Celtics have made a move pertaining to a player that got back after trading Georges Niant to the Jazz.

The Boston Celtics face a significant blow as Jayson Tatum is out for the season with an Achilles injury. The Toronto Raptors, meanwhile, have Jakob Poeltl as a game-time decision, with Scottie Barnes and Ulrich Chomche also questionable.