The reigning champions Boston Celtics started their preseason with a win over the previous champions, the Denver Nuggets. Since it was preseason, the Celtics counted mostly on their second and third string to seal the victory towards the end of the game.

Jaylen Brown is front and center on the cover of TIME Magazine, and went in depth on his work in the Boston community and his relationship with Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown had a very busy offseason. He traveled the world, with stops in Paris, the Middle East, and Brazil. He visited Spain and New York City as part of his duties with the National Basketball Player's Association. And on the eve of the 2024-25 season, he landed on the cover of TIME Magazine.