"To have Thibs here at our practice and explaining some of the things that he saw to help them beat us only helps ... us get better," said Brown.

Jaylen Brown feels being sometimes "underappreciated" for his role with the Boston Celtics was worth being part of a championship team in 2024, he recently told NBC Sports Boston's Michael Holley.

This Celtics trade pitch would see the team part with Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo and other intriguing pieces.

However, Blazers coach Chauncey Billups had a positive injury update, saying Williams practiced Monday. He wasn’t sure about his availability for opening night as the Blazers host the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Still, it’s a positive sign that Williams practiced and was on the court.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Sundov wore only jersey No. 41 and put up 1.2 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics begin the season at home against the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston went 61-21 overall, 39-13 in Eastern Conference action and 28-13 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Celtics averaged 15.6 points off of turnovers, 14.2 second-chance points and 30.4 bench points last season.

A mock trade has the Boston Celtics sending Sam Hauser to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for two players. The Boston Celtics will begin the 2025-26 NBA season on Wednesday night when they host the Philadelphia 76ers.

Today in Boston Celtics history, Shelden Williams was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983. An alum of the Duke Blue Devils, he won NABC Defensive Player of the Year honors two times and made First Team All-American among several other honors.