What happened: The league listed George with Boston in its Familiar Faces in New Places rollout. Boston visits Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with a 3 p.m. ET tip on NBC as part of the American Express NBA Tip-Off.

Why it matters: Boston enters the 2026-27 season with a reshaped veteran wing group. George joined offseason workouts alongside Jayson Tatum, giving the staff an early look at the pairing before camp closed.

What to watch: The opener will show how Boston staggers George in a new rotation and who closes alongside him.