The Boston Celtics have interviewed quite the cohort of prospective players to add to the team via their Nos. 27 and 40 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. And among them we can include small forward Alex Karaban of the University of Connecticut.

The Boston Celtics have built their teams in a number of ways over the decades, but few if any methods have born more fruit than through the NBA draft. The best players to suit up for the Celtics have, by and large, come to Boston either through being taken directly in the annual event, or via trades made that night.

Here's how USA TODAY predicts the No. 27 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft will play out for the Boston Celtics after the combine and early entry deadline.

Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and company have their work cut out for them; what sort of moves ought they be trying to make?

The Boston Celtics have built their teams in a number of ways over the decades, but few if any methods have born more fruit than through the NBA draft. The best players to suit up for the Celtics have,

Another season is now in the books for the Boston Celtics, and after playing with found money for most of this year, they're entering a pivotal summer as they attempt to re-entrench themselves as the toast of the Eastern Conference.

Or at least that is the point of view of some of the folks behind the NBC Sports Boston "Celtics Talk" podcast.

Mazzulla shepherded the Celtics to the East's No. 2 seed despite playing most of the season without Jayson Tatum

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery was one of the most anticipated prospect-related events in recent memory. Results may significantly change many franchises.

Mannix will share the honor with Toronto Raptors equipment manager Curtis Andrade.