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The Latest on the Celtics' Banner Night Date and Opponent

Bobby Krivitsky

Apr 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) makes the basket against the Miami Heat in the first quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) makes the basket against the Miami Heat in the first quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports / David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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While the Celtics' regular season schedule won't get revealed until August, the announcement of notable dates for their upcoming campaign is underway.

Tuesday brought news regarding Boston's preseason slate, which starts with a two-tilt mini-series against the Denver Nuggets at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 4 and 6.

As a result, training camp at the Auerbach Center begins on Sept. 27, a week earlier than the rest of the league. During a conversation at halftime of the Celtics' 88-74 win over the Lakers at Summer League, Jaylen Brown shared he's already spoken with Al Horford, among others, about when to get back in the gym in preparation.

According to Bill Doyle of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, after exhibition play concludes, the reigning NBA champions will raise Banner 18 to the TD Garden rafters on Oct. 27 when they host the Miami Heat.

It's worth noting that the commencement of the 2024-25 season is scheduled for Oct. 22. Traditionally, the team that lifts the Larry O'Brien Trophy at the end of the previous campaign plays in its home venue that night.

Whenever Boston's title defense tips off, continuity is a significant advantage in its quest for Banner 19. In a credit to ownership's commitment to keeping as much of its championship team intact as possible, 13 of the 15 players with the Celtics on standard contracts last season are returning. JD Davison and Drew Peterson also remain in the fold on two-way contracts.

After agreeing to a four-year, $45 million deal with Sam Hauser, eight of their rotation players are under contract beyond the upcoming campaign. It's a benefit that will help preserve the selfless culture essential to reaching the NBA summit in June.

Further Reading

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Celtics Rookie Anton Watson Shares Brad Stevens' Message to Him

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New Details about Plan to Sell Majority Stake in Celtics Revealed

Brad Stevens Shares His Outlook on Celtics' Draft Picks

Al Horford, Raising Cane's, and a Region that Loves Him

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Jayson Tatum, an NBA Champion Entering Peak of His Powers

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Bobby Krivitsky
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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