Celtics prepare for 2026 NBA Draft with late first-round pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The 2026 NBA Draft is set for June 23 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Boston Celtics will have the 27th pick in the first round and the 40th pick in the second round, having acquired the latter from the Milwaukee Bucks. There are speculations that the Celtics might trade their picks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The first round will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN starting at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the second round on June 24.
- •Draft starts June 23, 8 p.m. ET
- •Celtics hold picks 27 and 40
- •Speculation on potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo
- •Broadcast on ABC and ESPN
- •Event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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