Teague was a calming influence off the bench for the Celtics on Tuesday night, and the veteran guard will play a key role as he gets acclimated to his new team.

This Boston team is built around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and with a revamped roster the sights are set on taking the next step.

Tristan Thompson, a power forward/center who signed as a free agent in November, has been sidelined by a hamstring injury.

Some of Boston’s young players will get a chance to play some quality minutes with Tristan Thompson and Kemba Walker on the mend.

If Boston decides not to participate, the Celtics’ coach will need to get creative to continue the improvement of players like Tremont Waters and Tacko Fall.

Kemba Walker will be out until at least January, but says he is pleased with how he feels after a stem-cell injection.

Kemba Walker received a stem cell injection in his left knee which will keep him out of the lineup until at least early January.

Charlotte receives Gordon Hayward and two draft picks for a heavily protected 2022 second-round draft pick.