Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Delivers Warning on Early Optimism

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has cautioned against reading too much into preseason optimism, noting that every NBA team feels cohesive before facing real adversity. Speaking via Celtics Blog, Mazzulla highlighted that true team identity only emerges once issues such as benchings, media criticism, or losing streaks occur.

Sean Deveney writes that the franchise faces positive expectations despite trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason. The Celtics are scheduled to open their regular season against the Detroit Pistons on October 20.