Overview

• Boston begins its four-game preseason tonight at the Grizzlies, who are 0-1 after a loss to Detroit.
• Jayson Tatum remains sidelined long-term with an Achilles tear suffered in last season’s playoffs.
• Offseason turnover saw Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Luke Kornet and Jrue Holiday depart as Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, Chris Boucher, Luka Garza and Hugo Gonzalez joined.
• Reports from camp emphasize a push to play faster and harder, with notably intense practices.
• Memphis enters short-handed, with Ja Morant week-to-week due to an ankle injury plus additional absences in the frontcourt.