With the 2025 NBA Draft fast approaching, rumors are swirling around the Boston Celtics and their potential plans to make significant moves to improve their roster. Speculation has been mounting that the Celtics may be looking to trade up in the draft to secure a better player for their future.
According to a report by Celtics Wire, there are discussions within the Celtics organization about the possibility of trading up in the draft. The team currently holds the 28th and 32nd overall picks in the first and second rounds, respectively. While no concrete details have emerged about potential trade partners or specific players the Celtics are targeting, the idea of moving up in the draft has generated considerable buzz among fans and analysts.
One player that has been mentioned as a potential target for the Celtics is West Virginia guard Javon Small. Small is a dynamic playmaker with the ability to score from anywhere on the court and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. Adding a talented guard like Small could provide the Celtics with much-needed backcourt depth and playmaking ability.
In addition to targeting specific players like Small, the Celtics are also looking to address their big man depth in the draft. With questions surrounding the future of the team’s frontcourt, adding a skilled big man could be a priority for the Celtics in the draft. The team’s picks at 28 and 32 present opportunities to add young talent and address key areas of need on the roster.
While the exact strategy the Celtics will employ in the draft remains to be seen, the team appears to be exploring all options to improve their roster for the upcoming season. Whether it involves trading up in the draft, targeting specific players like Javon Small, or addressing big man depth, the Celtics are poised to make moves that could shape the future of the franchise.
As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, all eyes will be on the Boston Celtics to see how they navigate the draft process and position themselves for success in the upcoming season.
References:
1. “Are the Boston Celtics about to trade up in the 2025 NBA draft?” [Link: https://celticswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/celtics/2025/06/19/are-the-celtics-about-to-trade-up-in-the-2025-nba-draft/84267950007/]
2. “Should the Boston Celtics take West Virginia guard Javon Small in the 2025 NBA draft?” [Link: https://celticswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/celtics/2025/06/19/should-the-celtics-take-guard-javon-small-in-the-2025-nba-draft/84264921007/]
3. “The Boston Celtics can solve their big man depth problems in the 2025 NBA draft” [Link: https://celticswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/celtics/2025/06/20/the-celtics-can-solve-their-big-man-depth-issues-in-the-2025-nba-draft/84275366007/]
