Celtics draft Houston big Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 overall pick
The Boston Celtics have selected Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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The Boston Celtics used the No. 27 overall selection in the NBA Draft to pick Chris Cenac Jr., a big man from Houston. The move follows a period where the team reportedly nearly dealt both their first-round pick and player Jaylen Brown.
Coverage from NBC Sports Boston and MassLive confirms the selection. Bleacher Report has provided a scouting report for the player, while The Boston Globe focused on the near-trade scenarios preceding the pick.
Future developments will depend on the integration of Cenac Jr. into the roster. Coverage does not specify the immediate role or contract details for the new pick.
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Quick answers
Who did the Celtics draft at No. 27?
The Celtics selected Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr.
Were there potential trades before the pick?
According to The Boston Globe, the Celtics nearly dealt their first-round pick and Jaylen Brown.
Which outlets are reporting on the draft pick?
Reports come from NBC Sports Boston, MassLive, Bleacher Report, and The Boston Globe.
Coverage (8)
- UH's Chris Cenac Jr. says wait to Celtics at No. 27 'going to motivate me more' Houston Chronicle · 16h ago
- Boston Celtics draft forward from University of Houston at No. 27 WMUR · 16h ago
- Chris Cenac Jr. The New York Times · 16h ago
- Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th pick in NBA Draft NBC Sports Boston · 16h ago
- 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
- Celtics draft Houston big Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 overall pick MassLive · 16h ago broke it first
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