Boston Celtics considering Bennett Stirtz for 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Boston Celtics are evaluating the potential of Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz as a target for the 2026 NBA Draft. Currently projected to be selected toward the end of the lottery, the Celtics would likely need to trade up to secure him. Last season, Stirtz averaged 19.8 points, 4.4 assists, and shot nearly 48 percent from the field. The possibility of trading up hinges on the cost and value of his contributions. The Celtics' interest could shape their draft strategy this summer.
- •Bennett Stirtz averaged 19.8 points and 4.4 assists last season.
- •He is projected to be drafted at the end of the lottery.
- •The Celtics may need to trade up to secure him.
- •Stirtz shot 47.7% from the field and 35.8% from three-point range.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is Bennett Stirtz a realistic 2026 NBA draft target for the Boston Celtics?
"Currently mocked to go somewhere near the end of the lottery, the Iowa guard would likely need the Celtics to trade up to be able to draft him.
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