Celtics assign first-round pick Chris Cenac Jr. to G League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Chris Cenac Jr., the 19-year-old first-round pick by the Boston Celtics, has been assigned to the Maine Celtics. Cenac, selected 27th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, has played in only three of the Celtics' first eight games this season. His limited playing time is due to being behind other players in Boston's rotation. The assignment aims to provide him with more consistent playing time and development opportunities. Cenac is set to make his G League debut against the Westchester Knicks on Friday.
- •Cenac is heading to the Maine Celtics for development.
- •He has only appeared in three of eight games for Boston.
- •Cenac averaged 9.5 points and 7.9 rebounds as a freshman.
- •The assignment will help him gain more playing time.
- •Cenac can be recalled by the Celtics at any time.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Celtics Sent First-Round Pick to the G League
"The 19-year-old has struggled to find playing time in Boston's rotation.
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