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USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who could the Boston Celtics target in the 2025 NBA Draft?
The 2025 NBA draft is set to take place today, June 25. The Boston Celtics will be on the clock with the 28th and 32nd selections. After trading away Jrue Holiday on June 23, and following that up with the trade of Kristaps Porzingis just 24 hours later, Boston is in need of some cost-controlled depth across multiple positions. Finding rookie talent capable of making an immediate impact is far from an exact science. Some players quickly acclimate to life as a professional, while for others, it takes multiple years. Nevertheless, the Celtics will likely feel confident in their scouting and talent evaluation departments as Brad Stevens finalizes his big board heading into draft night. During a recent episode of the "First To The Floor" podcast, draft analyst Ben Pfeifer joined the show to dissect some of the options the Celtics have available to them heading into draft night. Pfeifer touched on potential sleepers, players that could fall, and of course, some potential can't-miss talent within the Celtics' draft range. You can watch the full draft preview by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What could Chaz Lanier add to the Boston Celtics?
If the Boston Celtics are looking to add depth at the point guard position this summer, the upcoming NBA Draft could be a good opportunity to do so. Multiple guards project to be available in the Celtics' range, with the team picking 28th and 32nd across the first and second rounds. One guard who could make sense for the Celtics is 6-foot-4 Chaz Lanier out of Tennessee. The five-year collegiate product impressed during his maiden season in the SEC, averaging 18 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. He shot 39.5% from 3-point range, which means he should fit into Joe Mazzulla's offensive system quite easily. However, questions surrounding his defense and playmaking do raise some concerns. During a recent episode of the "First To The Floor" podcast, host Wayne Spooney dove into some highlights from Lanier to explore how he could potentially fit with the Celtics and what he could bring to the rotation. Spooney also compared Lanier to other prospects within the Celtics' range before sharing his thoughts on the guard's potential. If you want to learn more about Lanier, and how he could potentially fit with the Celtics, you can check out the podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
