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Some of the teams that are expected to be very active in the offseason are last year's champions, the Celtics, and potentially the Kings are they look to rebuild their roster from a frustrating finish this year that saw them move on from star De'Aaron Fox.
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates with Derrick White, left, after hitting a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP
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Celtics draft fits: Florida star Walter Clayton Jr. could add scoring depthNBA Draft prospect Walter Clayton Jr. could provide the scoring depth and 3-point shooting the Celtics will need off the bench next season.
The Celtics are doing their due diligence on point guard prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA draft, as well as evaluating potential trade-up scenarios, league sources tell Grant Afseth of RG.org.
Memphis grabbed Jaylen Wells at No. 39 in 2024. He started 74 games for the Grizzlies and was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team. Memphis previously acquired Desmond Bane, the 30th overall pick, on draft night in 2020 from the Boston Celtics.
Celtics Receive Major Kristaps Porzingis Update Before NBA Offseason Due to the Celtics being over the second apron of the salary cap, many around the NBA are expecting Boston to break up its core. This could see the Celtics part with a few key contributors this summer,
Boston is reportedly "said to be conducting their mid-June business with confidence that they can make deals that bring positive value back".