Will Celtics pick up Baylor’s option at the end of the month? — Paul D.

Prime has done its part by landing top-tier announcers. Ian Eagle and Kevin Harlan are two of the most recognizable voices in both basketball and football. They take lead play-by-play assignments, along with Eric Collins (the Hornets guy who’s always yelling) and Michael Grady (splitting between Prime and NBC).

In it, the Celtics deployed Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, and Anfernee Simons to good effect in spurts, catching the attention of the media postgame. When asked about what he saw in the trio of Boston guards, Mazzulla replied "Good speed, good pace."

For a while, every single game is going to be a referendum on the 2025-26 Celtics ’ potential and Jaylen Brown’s ability to be an alpha and Joe Mazzulla’s coaching ability. Some fans will be hoping for the playoffs. Others are monitoring possible lottery picks. And everybody will monitor the Jayson Tatum return rumors.

FBI Director Kash Patel and other law enforcement officials were expected to provide more information at a news conference.

Two Boston Celtics alumni have been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their alleged ties to illegal mafia-run gambling schemes.

NEW YORK (AP/Boston 25) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities said on Thursday.