Which players make sense for the Boston Celtics to take in the 2025 NBA draft?
Which players make sense for the Boston Celtics to take in the 2025 NBA draft?
Which players make sense for the Boston Celtics to take with their Nos. 28 and 32 picks in the 2025 NBA draft? Given the rumors we have been hearing about Boston potentially trading away Jrue Holiday this offseason, does it make more sense to aim for adding some talent to the team's backcourt rotation?
Or with the rumbles that vet big man Kristaps Porzingis might be on the move as well, should the Celtics try to add a new center to the roster? They may actually be able to both given they have picks in the first and second round, but they could also look to combine them to move up in the draft as well.
Cohost of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning, linked up with "Swish Theory" draft analyst Matt Powers to talk it all over. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about who Boston may want to draft!
If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: https://ytubl.ink/3Ffk
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