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Celtics Predicted To Add 6-Foot-9 Forward To Bolster Frontcourt With Jayson Tatum originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is set for June 23, and the Boston Celtics currently hold the No. 27 pick, giving them plenty of options to consider.
If the Celtics decide to part ways with Jaylen Brown this offseason, they may look to draft a guard. Alternatively, they might choose to bolster their frontcourt to pair Jayson Tatum with a strong teammate, and Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley has a player in mind for Boston.
Buckley published a mock draft on Sunday and had the Celtics taking Santa Clara forward Allen Graves with the 27th pick.
"Graves offers far more feel and skill than physical tools, but being good at basketball feels pretty helpful in this profession, right? And analytics say he was way more than good this past season, when he posted the fifth-highest box plus/minus in college basketball," Buckley wrote.
"His stat sheet covered all bases from a volume perspective, and his shooting rates were strong from every level. Granted, this production came in a reserve role against so-so competition at Santa Clara, but maybe he's just an uber-valuable glue guy hiding in plain sight."
Graves played one season at Santa Clara, averaging 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds over 35 games. It was somewhat surprising that Graves decided to enter the draft process, as he is only a freshman. However, he still has the option to withdraw his name from the draft and return to college basketball for another season.
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