Boston Celtics NBA mock draft: latest predictions before 2026 playoffs

TL;DR

The NBA regular season has ended, prompting teams to focus on the 2026 NBA Draft. With many collegiate players declaring for the draft, predictions for potential picks are emerging ahead of the draft lottery on May 10 in Chicago.

The NBA regular season is over, which means many teams are shifting their focus entirely to the 2026 NBA Draft.

With nearly half of the teams done with games for the season, their scouts and front office executives will soon determine which future pros they may add to their roster for next year. After an exciting March Madness tournament won by the Michigan Wolverines, several prospects showed exactly what they can offer in the league.

As many collegiate players announce their intention to declare early entry to the 2026 NBA Draft, we can start to develop a more clear picture of what this class may look like.

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, which will determine the order of picks one through fourteen, will be held May 10 in Chicago, followed immediately that week by the draft combine, also in Chicago.

Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the No. 27 pick will play out with Boston Celtics making the selection.

Our draft order is based on Tankathon.com and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.

Boston Celtics 2026 projected draft picks

No. 27 and No. 40 (via MIL)

Boston Celtics 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 27 overall, Cameron Carr, G, Baylor

Kalbrosky's Analysis:

One of the players who improved his draft stock the most this season was Baylor junior Cameron Carr. The All-Big 12 wing brings athleticism and shooting and, per Bart Torvik, he was the only player to make at least 40 field goals that were dunks and more than 60 field goals that were 3-pointers this season. Baylor outscored opponents by an additional 28.5 points per 100 possessions when he was on the floor relative to when he was not, via CBB Analytics, which ranked as the fourth-most of any high-major player in the NCAA.

See USA TODAY's full mock draft 10.0 here