What happened: Chris Cenac Jr. said his development work included sessions with Hakeem Olajuwon. Cenac and fellow rookie Dillon Mitchell also described a "no days off" routine as they prepare in Boston.

Why it matters: Boston is in the preseason for 2026-27, so rookie development notes matter as camp roles start to take shape. The update keeps attention on Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell's summer arrival in Boston ahead of exhibition action.

What to watch: Watch for how Cenac and Mitchell are used in camp and preseason games as Boston sorts out its early rotation.