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Celtics draft Houston big Chris Cenac Jr. with No. 27 overall pick

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

By · Published June 26, 2026  01:00 UTC · Updated July 7, 2026  08:51 UTC

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The Boston Celtics selected Houston big Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Expert grades and scouting reports analyzed the pick, noting Cenac Jr.'s size, athleticism, and motor.

Epilogue added 94d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The Boston Celtics have selected Houston standout 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 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Chris Cenac Jr., a big man from Houston. According to NBA.com, the player is expected to bring size, athleticism, and motor to the Boston roster.

Coverage from MassLive, NBC Sports Boston, and Bleacher Report focuses on expert grading and scouting reports regarding the pick. The Boston Globe reports that the selection followed a period where the team nearly dealt both the first-round pick and Jaylen Brown.

Future coverage is expected to center on how experts continue to grade Cenac Jr.'s fit within the Celtics organization.

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Who did the Celtics draft at No. 27?

The Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr., a big man from Houston.

What traits does Chris Cenac Jr. bring to the team?

According to NBA.com, he brings size, athleticism, and motor.

Were there potential trades before the pick?

The Boston Globe reported that the Celtics nearly dealt the first-round pick as well as Jaylen Brown.

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