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Boston Celtics (0-0) at Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) Preseason Game #1 10/8/26

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers kick off their 2026 preseason campaigns with a matchup in Cleveland, marking the first game of the offseason for both teams. The Celtics, who held training camp in Boston before relocating to South Carolina for additional sessions, have undergone significant roster changes.

They retained core players like Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Neemias Queta, while making a high-profile trade by sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George. The team also added free agents Mike Conley and Mitchell Robinson, along with rookie Chris Cenac Jr., selected 27th overall in this year’s draft.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers, who trained in Andalusia, Spain, kept their core of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen intact. They added depth with Peyton Watson, Jaylon Tyson, and rookie Meleek Thomas, the 34th pick in the draft, while losing key players like Max Strus, Dean Wade, and Larry Nance Jr.

to free agency or trades.

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