The Celtics held media day at the Auerbach Center on Monday. Last season, they were still basking in the afterglow of their NBA title and focused on winning another one. This year, following a slew of departures and Jayson Tatum’s Achilles’ injury, the mood seemed more centered on hope and patience. Here are the highlights:

Jayson Tatum has already returned to the basketball court just four months after undergoing surgery to repair his rupture Achilles, further fueling speculation the Celtics star will return during the upcoming season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/celtics as Celtics Notes: Boston Signs Guard, Jayson Tatum Returns to Court, Full Roster Revealed. The Boston Celtics added a player to their training camp roster, as former Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets guard Wendell Moore Jr. signed an Exhibit 10 deal.

Though the Celtics are not expected to do well in 2025-2026, Tatum has faith in Jaylen Brown, with whom he won the NBA championship last year. “JB is an All-NBA player, a Finals MVP, he’s won a championship. He’s one of the most talented guys in the NBA… he’s been in this position before,” Tatum said on First Take.