Celtics draft Houston big Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 overall pick
The Boston Celtics selected Houston prospect Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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The brief
The Boston Celtics have officially drafted Chris Cenac Jr., a big man from Houston, with the No. 27 pick. The selection follows a period of speculation regarding potential trades involving the team's first-round draft assets and Jaylen Brown. Coverage from The Boston Globe, MassLive, and The New York Times confirms the draft selection.
The Boston Globe highlights that the team considered dealing the pick prior to finalizing the decision to select Cenac. Bleacher Report previously featured a scouting report on the player. Future updates will clarify how Cenac integrates into the team's roster.
Coverage does not yet specify the details of the player's contract or his projected role in the upcoming season.
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Quick answers
Who did the Celtics draft with the No. 27 pick?
The Celtics drafted Chris Cenac Jr., a big man from Houston.
Were other players involved in trade rumors regarding this pick?
The Boston Globe reports that the Celtics considered dealing both the first-round pick and Jaylen Brown before completing the selection.
What is the status of the 76ers' draft process?
Coverage from The Sixer Sense indicates the 76ers had a limited window to finalize their draft decisions.
Coverage (5)
- 76ers only have few hours left to make the most obvious draft choice The Sixer Sense · 16h ago
- 2026 NBA Draft Scouting Report for Boston Celtics' No. 27 Pick Chris Cenac Bleacher Report · 16h ago
- Celtics draft Chris Cenac after nearly dealing first-round pick — and Jaylen Brown The Boston Globe · 16h ago
- Chris Cenac Jr. The New York Times · 16h ago
- Celtics draft Houston big Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 overall pick MassLive · 16h ago
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