Boston Celtics prepare for 2026 NBA Draft with key player targets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Boston Celtics are set to enter the 2026 NBA Draft with picks at Nos. 27 and 40. There is potential for trades, but the team may also select players to bolster their roster. The Celtics Wire outlines several prospects, including Bennett Stirtz and Hannes Steinbach as prime targets for trades, alongside potential selections like Tarris Reed Jr. and Allen Graves. The draft will occur next week, and the Celtics are considering various strategies based on their current standing and roster needs.
- •Celtics hold picks at Nos. 27 and 40 in the draft
- •Brad Stevens may trade picks or select new players
- •Top prospects include Bennett Stirtz and Hannes Steinbach
- •Potential draft takes may include Tarris Reed Jr. and Allen Graves
- •Draft set for next week on June 26
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Our Boston Celtics 2026 NBA Draft big board
"We decided to share our own big board of players we think that the Celtics should be considering with their available draft capital. Check it out!
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 11:34 PMCeltics-Bucks trade pitch sees Boston break bank to acquire generational $175 million superstar
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 10:34 PMCeltics, Spurs, Heat and Bucks could battle for Pistons $60 million trade candidate
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 9:35 PMBoston has its eyes on Trey Murphy III and may try to …
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 7:50 PMGiannis Antetokounmpo Celtics Trade Offer Reported
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 7:47 PMNBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Celtics, Spurs potential landing spots for Isaiah Stewart
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 6:23 PM‘They Check the 3 Boxes’ — NBA Analyst Reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Partner That Makes Most Sense for Bucks
