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

In the newly-created role, Celtics star Jayson Tatum will volunteer his time as a special advisor to coach Jon Scheyer and the Duke program.

The Boston Celtics are entering a new era with a significantly reshaped roster after losing key players like Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Coach Joe Mazzulla faces the challenge of building a new system that maximizes the team’s remaining talent.

JD Davison was considered a depth piece on a loaded Houston squad after the former Celtics guard signed a two-way deal with the Rockets this summer. However, a torn ACL for starting point guard Fred VanVleet has left an opening in the Rockets rotation and Davison is making a case to be a factor in the Houston backcourt.

"We got some experience we lost, so we're trying to make up for that with speed and intensity," says Celtics star Jaylen Brown.

Find out how to watch Boston Celtics NBA games this season, on TV, streaming in or out of market with stats, start time and schedule information.

Former Celtics guard Dalano Banton has finally found a new home, at least for the preseason. The point guard signed a training camp deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, the team announced. The 6-foot-8 guard spent the last two seasons with the Blazers after the Celtics traded him away at the trade deadline in 2024 to open up a roster spot.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/celtics as Celtics' Trade Deadline Revolves Around One Player, Says Insider. The Boston Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons in the offseason while they dumped Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers. It was a move that was made with salary cap implications in mind.