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Celtics Announce Preseason Schedule

The Celtics' four-game exhibition slate starts Oct. 2 against the Charlotte Hornets.

Bobby Krivitsky

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Last season, Ime Udoka's first at the helm, the Celtics went from being 11th in the Eastern Conference in January, on the outside looking in at the play-in tournament, to coming two wins from raising banner 18 to the TD Garden rafters.

This summer, Boston added, most notably, Danilo Gallinari and Malcolm Brogdon to fortify its rotation. After acquiring the latter and keeping Grant Williams out of the deal, instead parting with their 2023 first-round pick, some, such as FanDuel Sportsbook, deemed the Celtics the betting favorite to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy this season. Granted, it's unclear what team Kevin Durant will be on.

While that matter lacks clarity, there's now an answer to when preseason play begins for the defending Eastern Conference champions and how their exhibition schedule is structured.

Boston's first preseason matchup is at TD Garden on Sunday, Oct. 2, against the Charlotte Hornets. After that, the Celtics host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Two days later, they'll take on the Hornets at the Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina. Boston's four-game exhibition slate concludes Friday, Oct. 14, with a second tilt against the Raptors, this time at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

Further Reading

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Gone but Never Forgotten, Bill Russell Leaves Behind a Lasting Impact on and Off the Court

Celtics, Bruno Caboclo Agree to Training Camp Deal

Working Towards NBA Return, Aron Baynes Signs with NBL's Brisbane Bullets

Paul Pierce Weighs in On Celtics Potentially Trading for Kevin Durant

Hornets Considering Signing Ex-Celtics Star

Jaylen Brown 'loves it in Boston,' Comfortable with Being in the Rumor Mill

Whether a Free Agent Signing or Utilizing a Remaining TPE, Exploring Celtics' Remaining Options for a Backup Center

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BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.

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