Boston Celtics could look to trade up in the 2025 NBA Draft
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When Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of a second-round loss to the New York Knicks, the range of potential outcomes for the Celtics’ offseason expanded. Staring at a salary-cap mess, they would have likely needed to stomach significant change anyway, but the injury brought additional possibilities into play.
This offseason, the Celtics are expected to be busy in trade talks, with Jrue Holiday being a name that has come up more than maybe anyone else. The former All-Star helped Boston secure its 18th championship only a year ago, but his production likely isn’t enough to justify his big contract for the Celtics.
Taking a closer look at 10 NBA Draft prospects that could fit the Boston Celtics' needs and be available around their spot.
NBA draft is less than two weeks away, set to go down on Wednesday, June 25. These are the prospects Boston has worked out to date.
MassLive looked at four big men who the Celtics could pick in the 2025 NBA Draft based on where the team has draft picks.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has been head coach since 2022. However, his time with the Celtics dated back to 2019 when he was an assistant coach under Brad Stevens. That means he's worked with Celtics players, both past and present, for some time.
The Boston Celtics have a salary cap problem, but they could get out of the second apron with a bold trade idea that brings them two new starters from the Utah Jazz.
As part of predraft workouts, the C’s watched All-American and SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome, per the Arizona Republic. Broome said he’s also worked out for the Pistons, Hawks, Nets, Clippers, Warriors and Raptors, with more coming down the line.
Celtics Receive Major Kristaps Porzingis Update Before NBA Offseason Due to the Celtics being over the second apron of the salary cap, many around the NBA are expecting Boston to break up its core. This could see the Celtics part with a few key contributors this summer,