What happened
Boston says it will be close to full strength for Tuesday’s opener in Detroit, but Devin Carter is out with illness after being diagnosed with mononucleosis and signing a two-way deal on Sunday.
The team said the rest of the roster is available, although the preseason starting five used in full-strength games is not yet confirmed as the regular-season formula.
Carter’s absence trims Boston’s backcourt and two-way depth, while the final opening-night rotation still appears unsettled. The preseason lineup looks informative, but the team has not locked in that starting group for the regular season.
Automated brief based on the linked report. Lineup context is analysis; official starting-five labels come separately from our game data provider.
Original reporting: Celtics announce injury report ahead of Opening Day vs. Pistons — Yahoo Sports ↗