October 26th, 2016: Boston Celtics open the 2017 NBA campaign at home against the Brooklyn Nets.  Celtics Pregame w/ LHR has the report for tonight’s game at the TD Garden.

The Boston Celtics begin the 2016 NBA season against the Brooklyn Nets. Terry Rozier to step into Marcus Smarts role. Smart is out for at least another week with ankle injury.

With a sprained ankle, Marcus Smart will join Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) on the bench Wednesday in the Boston Celtics season-opener. Recently waived first-round pick R.J. Hunter thanked the Celtics and Boston for his year there. The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks get the 2016-17 NBA season underway Tuesday night.

The Boston Celtics waived former first-rounder R.J. Hunter, meaning James Young earned the team's final roster spot two days before the regular season. The Celtics broke ground on their new practice facility in Allston-Brighton, naming it after Red Auerbach. Ryan Kelly had a brief 24-hour stint with the Celtics, while Ben Bentil found a new home in Indiana.

The Boston Celtics have waived 2015 NBA Draft selection R.J. Hunter.  Hunter was selected 28th overall in the first round and did not make the 2017 Celtics in favor of James Young.

Marcus Smart is injured with ankle injury. GM Danny Ainge says Smart has no timetable on return. 

The Celtics rested 4 out of 5 starters against the Knicks. Marcus Smart left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury. 

The Boston Celtics attended the Shamrock Foundation Gala last night. The Celtics wrap up the preseason against the Knicks tonight. RJ Hunter and James Young fight for the final roster spot.

The Boston Celtics topped the Brooklyn Nets to improve to 5-1 in the preseason with one game to go. Head Coach Brad Stevens and a bunch of players were voted highly in the NBA's annual GM survey. The D-League Maine Red Claws announced that Scott Morrison will return as head coach.