LAS VEGAS — Jordan Walsh called his ejection Monday against the Heat a “rookie mistake.” His coach, Joe Mazzulla, watching from high in the bleachers of Cox Pavilion with his family, texted his young swingman and said he “loved” the fire.

The upshot of the Heat’s summer-league victory Monday night against the Celtics was that meaningful boxes were checked off.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had a humorous reaction to Jordan Walsh's Summer League ejection in a win over the Heat.

Brad Stevens has been assigned the responsibility of finding hidden gems and prospects who could flourish with a new opportunity. Enter two intriguing players from the Timberwolves.

After their dominant title run in 2024-25, the Boston Celtics have now entered a retooling phase as they navigate Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s injury rehabs

But as painful as this offseason has been thus far for Celtics fans, those minutes up front for Boston is why big man Luka Garza opted to sign a two-year deal in free agency.

More notable Grizzlies players showed up to take in summer league action. Ja Morant and Ty Jerome made their first appearances at a Grizzlies summer league game. Scotty Pippen Jr., Zach Edey, John Konchar and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have also been in attendance.