Boston Celtics interview Dillon Mitchell ahead of 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Boston Celtics are actively preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, focusing on their picks at Nos. 27 and 40. Among the prospects they have worked out is Dillon Mitchell, a 22-year-old forward from St. John's. During the 2025-26 NCAA season, he averaged 8.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Mitchell's shooting percentages raise concerns, with only 6.7% from three-point range and 49.4% from the free-throw line. He is projected to be selected at the end of the second round or later, positioning him as a potential trade-back option for the Celtics.
- •Dillon Mitchell averaged 8.3 points and 7.0 rebounds last season.
- •He recorded a 55.9% shooting percentage from the field.
- •Mitchell is projected to be drafted late in the second round.
- •Celtics are considering him as a trade-back option.
- •They hold the Nos. 27 and 40 selections in the draft.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics 2026 NBA Draft interviewee Dillon Mitchell 2025-26 NCAA highlights
"Slated to be picked at the end of the second round or beyond in most mocks, Mitchell appears to be a trade-back development option for Boston.
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