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Herald  Celtics notebook: Aron Baynes a big hit in preseason opener
Gallery: Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 94-82 in preseason game
Bulpett: Celtics show unselfishness in preseason debut
Globe  Watch: Kyrie Irving dunks on Nicolas Batum in his Celtics preseason debut
Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward make preseason debuts in Celtics' victory
Marcus Morris’s felony assault trial is headed to the jury
Celtics look sharp in their preseason opener vs. Hornets

CelticsBlog  Celtics open preseason with 94-82 victory over the Hornets
Celtics new big 3 may not be who you think they are - Videos
Brad Stevens seeks preseason 'high motor' in Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward
Green Film: The Baynes Effect
Daniel Theis makes a strong case for bench minutes in debut
NBA announces changes to All-Star Game format
CelticsBlog roundtable: overreactions from Preseason Game One against Charlotte

Celtics Green  Comments From the Other Side - Hornets Preseason - 10/2/17
ESPN  Jurors begin deliberations in trial of NBA players Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris
Analysis of NBA All-Star changes -- Kevin Pelton
Zach Lowe's 2017-18 NBA League Pass Rankings, Part 2
Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward make Boston Celtics debuts in Monday's preseason game
NBA -- Kyrie Irving's first days as a Celtic

The Ringer  Kyrie Irving Is Still Philosophizing With the Celtics
Lex Nihil Novi  The Beast Weighs In
The Sports Daily  Preseason Recap: New-look Celtics deliver a promising appetizer with win over Hornets
|LOCKED ON CELTICS: Revamped Celtics win preseason opener
CLNS Radio  Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics: 2017-18 NBA Season Preview

Celtics.com  Photos: Celtics vs. Hornets - Oct. 2, 2017
Keys to the Game: Celtics 94, Hornets 82
That's What He Said - Hornets at Celtics
Putnam Postgame Report: 2nd Unit Keys Offense
Theis, Second Unit Impress in Preseason Opener

NBC Sports Boston  Five things you're probably not thinking about in Boston Celtics' season opener
Aron Baynes makes Charlotte Hornets pay for leaving him wide open for jumpers
New Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard lauded for basketball IQ
Jurors begin deliberations in Morris twins assault trial
Highlights Celtics beat the Hornets, 94-82
NBA All-Star teams to be picked by team captains
Jaylen Brown comes off the curl and throws it down
Kyrie Irving's first dunk in a Boston Celtics uniform
Boston Celtics kick off preseason with 94-82 win over Charlotte Hornets

NESN  Did Kyrie Irving Troll LeBron James With Special Hat During Press Conference?
Watch Kyrie Irving Start Celtics’ Hype Train With Dunk In Preseason Debut
Tommy Heinsohn’s ‘Compliment’ Of Aron Baynes Raised Quite A Few Eyebrows
Celtics Hub  Preseason Post-game Thoughts: Game 1
Mailbag: Youngsters, Bench Mob, and Expectations

WEEI  Reimer: An appreciation of Tommy Heinsohn, who still rocks
Celtics 94, Hornets 82: New Big Three debuts with a pass-happy night
Good, bad from last night's Celtics preseason opener
CBS Sports  Bigs Stand Out In Celtics’ First Preseason Win Over Hornets
Tommy Heinsohn Had Some Insightful Commentary On Aron Baynes

Celtics Wire  Watch: Boston Celtics fans roar for Kyrie Irving’s pregame introduction
Watch: Kyrie Irving throws down dunk over Nic Batum in preseason opener
Watch: Jaylen Brown blows by Dwight Howard for tomahawk dunk
Daniel Theis entices Brad Stevens in Boston Celtics preseason debut
Aron Baynes muscles his way through Boston Celtics preseason debut

Kyrie Irving begins his Celtics conquest in his new home

Mass Live Celtics didn't discuss national anthem plans, Marcus Smart says he will stand and pray
Kyrie Irving gets rare dunk in first quarter of preseason opener (watch)
Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward make debuts as Celtics top Hornets in preseason opener, 94-82
Daniel Theis impressed Brad Stevens in debut: 'I thought he was really good'

Aron Baynes enjoyed physical matchup with Dwight Howard: Fun to hit someone else's teammates

Kyrie Irving dishing, Jaylen Brown dunking, more: 10 things we learned from Celtics vs. Hornets | masslive.com
Marcus Morris' trial headed to jury; forward has worked with Celtics staffer while away from team
Kyrie Irving: Boston Celtics' ball movement was 'beautiful to be a part of'
Jayson Tatum already talented, but Brad Stevens says 'he can get so much better'

Hardwood Houdini   Who Are The Boston Celtics' Biggest Threat In The Atlantic Division?
Daniel Theis Earned Minutes With the Starters
Aron Baynes Make Great Claim to Start in Preseason Debut
Quick Takeaways from Celtics preseason game
Will Marcus Smart Lead the Boston Celtics in 3 Point Attempts

Chowder and Champions  Boston Celtics: No longer under the radar, Gordon Hayward ready to shine
Boston Celtics: Preseason game one analysis and reaction
Boston Celtics: Slim Marcus Smart can be the 2nd unit's energizer bunny
USA Today  NBA changes All-Star Game format; Captains will select rosters
Slam Online  2017 SLAM Top 50: Kyrie Irving, No. 11

Boston Sports Journal  Final: Celtics 94, Hornets 82
New Big 3, Aron Baynes, Jayson Tatum and Daniel Theis among standouts vs. Hornets
SB Nation  Jaylen Brown on Isaiah Thomas trade: ‘He was like a brother to me’
NBA preseason scores 2017: Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward made their Celtics debuts
Clutch Points  Celtics news: Marcus Smart completely fine with coming off bench


Sports Headlines Today  Jurors commence deliberations in demo of NBA players Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris
Amico Hoops  Irving, Hayward impress in Celtics debuts
Cavs Nation  Cavs news: Kid wore Kyrie Irving jersey that says "unloyal" on back
NBA.com  New-look Boston Celtics show promise, but have plenty to work on
Shootaround (Oct. 3) -- Boston Celtics showcase penchant for passing in preseason opener

Yahoo  Jaylen Brown on Kyrie deal: 'We'll see if it's good or bad'
Gordon Hayward, Kyrie Irving usher in new era of Celtics basketball
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown says trading Thomas "changes the whole dynamic, the whole culture"
Uproxx  Al Horford Was ‘Blown Away’ By Kyrie Irving’s First Celtics Workout
Jaylen Brown Told The Story Behind His ‘Welcome To The NBA Moment’

Telegram  Celtics 94, Hornets 82: It's a Smart move having Marcus provide a spark off the bench
Newsweek  How Can a Professional Basketball Player Airball a Free Throw? If You're Dwight Howard, Easily
Video: Did Kyrie Irving Take a Shot at LeBron James in Celtics Preseason Debut?
Fosters  Lineup flexibility a plus as new-look C’s debut
Eagle Tribune  Celtics: Work in progress

All You Can Heat Kelly Olynyk's game is already a perfect fit for the Miami Heat
MSN  Was message on Kyrie Irving's hat a shot at LeBron James?
Fade Away World  Top Five Players Out For Revenge This Season
Charlotte Observer  Charlotte Hornets | What to watch verrsus Boston Celtics
Fansided  Kyrie Irving may have been definitely taunting LeBron possibly

Bleacher Report  Bradley Beal on Wizards: 'I Feel Like We're the Best Team in the East'
The Athletic  Jae Crowder expected to start for Cavs, Tristan Thompson moving to the bench

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