Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) listens to head coach Joe Mazzulla during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)" data-image-caption="Jaylen Brown, right and coach Joe Mazzula will lead a Celtics team with a much different look this season. Jayson Tatum is likely to miss most of the season, while Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Luke Kornet and Al Hofford all left during the offseason. (Charles Krupa/Associated Press)" data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/AP25289814522814.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/AP25289814522814.jpg?w=780" />Boston could be without Jayson Tatum all season and lost a number of other key players, making New York the favorite.