The Boston Celtics begin a four-game preseason slate to navigate a retooling year, facing Memphis, Toronto, Cleveland, and a rematch with Toronto. Wins aren’t the focus; the emphasis is on evaluating style, rotation mixes, and how young contributors adapt to new roles.

CLNS Media’s First to the Floor crew breaks down what to watch: how Boston spaces the floor, moves the ball, and defends with different lineups, plus which players earn extended looks and how the team blends new pieces with established veterans for the regular season run.

Boston's preseason slate signals a retooling era, leaning into youth and upside over immediate wins. Watch how quickly rising guards and wings earn minutes, how the defense and pace are reshaped, and which players seize steady roles in a rotation that will look different from year to year. The block includes tests against Memphis, Toronto, and Cleveland, capped by a rematch with the Raptors, with a Green with Envy clip framing the key fantasy angles.