Brad Stevens had a lot to say about the current state of the Celtics on Tuesday, but there's one word he won't allow: Rebuild.

The Celtics will begin to get a glimpse of their future this week as they get a closer look at their rookies and other key young players in Las Vegas for NBA Summer League. Brad Stevens will be watching closely as he puts the finishing touches on the roster and debate bigger tweaks via trades.

The Celtics president of basketball operations met with reporters Tuesday for the first time since the team finalized its offseason moves.

Brad Stevens and the Celtics are "retooling" this offseason, but believes the four players he's brought in this offseason will help Boston compete next season.

Brad Stevens succinctly explained the reasoning behind the Boston Celtics trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis — former All-Stars and key pieces of Boston's 2024 title team — this offseason.

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens had the unenviable task of telling Kristaps Porzingis he had been traded to the Atlanta Hawks.