What happened: Boston spent the offseason together through golf rounds, fantasy football and summer workouts as the group prepared for camp. The club cast that time away from the floor as part of its effort to strengthen day-to-day chemistry.

Why it matters: That matters for a team heading into the 2026-27 preseason with fresh rotation questions and little margin for a slow start on cohesion. Off-court familiarity can shape communication and role acceptance before the first real lineup tests arrive.

What to watch: Training camp and preseason minutes will show how quickly that chemistry carries into on-court execution. Early practices should offer the first clues on how settled the group looks.