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NBA Draft 2026: Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 27

The Boston Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. This selection followed Tarris Reed Jr. being drafted 26th overall by the San Antonio Spurs. The Brooklyn Nets also made a selection, choosing Joshua Jefferson with the 28th pick.

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NBA Draft 2026: Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 27

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What Happened

The Boston Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Prior to the Celtics' selection, Tarris Reed Jr. was drafted 26th overall by the San Antonio Spurs. The Brooklyn Nets then selected Joshua Jefferson with the 28th pick in the draft.

Chris Cenac Jr. was also noted as a potential prospect for the Philadelphia 76ers, ranked 25th on their big board. He was also profiled as a potential target for the Pelicans.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Chris Cenac Jr. was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

  2. 2

    Tarris Reed Jr. was drafted 26th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Draft.

  3. 3

    Joshua Jefferson was selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the 28th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

  4. 4

    Chris Cenac Jr. was ranked 25th on the 76ers' big board.

  5. 5

    Chris Cenac Jr. was considered a potential target for the Pelicans.

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