Celtics prepare for 2026 NBA Draft with late first-round pick

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.

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