Celtics Draft 2025

[Goldstar88]

Draft is a month out. Celtics have pick #28 and #32. I?m hoping for Tyrese Proctor, Cedric Coward, Caleb Love.

Who are your top 3 choices for the Cs?

[hwangjini_1]

good call on cedric coward. played only 6 games in college before an injury. but watching his highlights he has GREAT wingspan (he is 6'6.5", WS = 7'2.25") that he uses well.

seems to be a good shooter from almost anywhere on the floor (3pt = 40%). he hustles on defense and creates steals.

thanks for mentioning him here. for a second round pick he might be a steal. tp 

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cedric-coward-the-noise-is-valid

Oh, and i also like Yaxel Lendeborg.

[CFAN38]

good call on cedric coward. played only 6 games in college before an injury. but watching his highlights he has GREAT wingspan (he is 6'6.5", WS = 7'2.25") that he uses well.

seems to be a good shooter from almost anywhere on the floor (3pt = 40%). he hustles on defense and creates steals.

thanks for mentioning him here. for a second round pick he might be a steal. tp 

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cedric-coward-the-noise-is-valid

Oh, and i also like Yaxel Lendeborg.

Sounds like Coward has come after from the combine as a lock to go in the first round and from the way the mainstream draft media is talking about him he might even go lottery!

Depending on how a lot of things shake out if the Cs stay at 28 and 32 I am hoping for Noah Penda and either Raynaud or Kalkbrenner. (Doubt Raynaud falls to #28?)

If a trade up is available it would be interesting for the Cs to move up for Traore as a guard to develop for the future.

[Goldstar88]

good call on cedric coward. played only 6 games in college before an injury. but watching his highlights he has GREAT wingspan (he is 6'6.5", WS = 7'2.25") that he uses well.

seems to be a good shooter from almost anywhere on the floor (3pt = 40%). he hustles on defense and creates steals.

thanks for mentioning him here. for a second round pick he might be a steal. tp 

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cedric-coward-the-noise-is-valid

Oh, and i also like Yaxel Lendeborg.

Sounds like Coward has come after from the combine as a lock to go in the first round and from the way the mainstream draft media is talking about him he might even go lottery!

Depending on how a lot of things shake out if the Cs stay at 28 and 32 I am hoping for Noah Penda and either Raynaud or Kalkbrenner. (Doubt Raynaud falls to #28?)

If a trade up is available it would be interesting for the Cs to move up for Traore as a guard to develop for the future.

I?ve seen recent mocks with Cedric going late first and early second. I like Nique Clifford too, but most mocks have him going in the top 20.

[CFAN38]

good call on cedric coward. played only 6 games in college before an injury. but watching his highlights he has GREAT wingspan (he is 6'6.5", WS = 7'2.25") that he uses well.

seems to be a good shooter from almost anywhere on the floor (3pt = 40%). he hustles on defense and creates steals.

thanks for mentioning him here. for a second round pick he might be a steal. tp 

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cedric-coward-the-noise-is-valid

Oh, and i also like Yaxel Lendeborg.

Sounds like Coward has come after from the combine as a lock to go in the first round and from the way the mainstream draft media is talking about him he might even go lottery!

Depending on how a lot of things shake out if the Cs stay at 28 and 32 I am hoping for Noah Penda and either Raynaud or Kalkbrenner. (Doubt Raynaud falls to #28?)

If a trade up is available it would be interesting for the Cs to move up for Traore as a guard to develop for the future.

I?ve seen recent mocks with Cedric going late first and early second. I like Nique Clifford too, but most mocks have him going in the top 20.

Recently I?ve heard on multiple reputable podcast that Cowards the big post combine climber. Speculation aside the fact that he is turning down his Duke NIL money indicates he is expecting to go high enough in the draft where staying in makes financial sense.

[perks-a-beast]

I want Coward and Raynaud, but it looks like theyre going to be off the board when we pick.

I would be happy with any two of Labaron Philon, Noah Penda, Yaxel Lendeborg, Walter Clayton, Ben Saraf, Kam Jones.

[Goldstar88]

good call on cedric coward. played only 6 games in college before an injury. but watching his highlights he has GREAT wingspan (he is 6'6.5", WS = 7'2.25") that he uses well.

seems to be a good shooter from almost anywhere on the floor (3pt = 40%). he hustles on defense and creates steals.

thanks for mentioning him here. for a second round pick he might be a steal. tp 

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cedric-coward-the-noise-is-valid

Oh, and i also like Yaxel Lendeborg.

Sounds like Coward has come after from the combine as a lock to go in the first round and from the way the mainstream draft media is talking about him he might even go lottery!

Depending on how a lot of things shake out if the Cs stay at 28 and 32 I am hoping for Noah Penda and either Raynaud or Kalkbrenner. (Doubt Raynaud falls to #28?)

If a trade up is available it would be interesting for the Cs to move up for Traore as a guard to develop for the future.

I?ve seen recent mocks with Cedric going late first and early second. I like Nique Clifford too, but most mocks have him going in the top 20.

Recently I?ve heard on multiple reputable podcast that Cowards the big post combine climber. Speculation aside the fact that he is turning down his Duke NIL money indicates he is expecting to go high enough in the draft where staying in makes financial sense.

If you?re going to be drafted anywhere in the first round it makes sense to turn down the NIL money. I mean, Baylor Shcheierman made $2.5M year 1 as the 30th overall pick.

[CFAN38]

good call on cedric coward. played only 6 games in college before an injury. but watching his highlights he has GREAT wingspan (he is 6'6.5", WS = 7'2.25") that he uses well.

seems to be a good shooter from almost anywhere on the floor (3pt = 40%). he hustles on defense and creates steals.

thanks for mentioning him here. for a second round pick he might be a steal. tp 

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cedric-coward-the-noise-is-valid

Oh, and i also like Yaxel Lendeborg.

Sounds like Coward has come after from the combine as a lock to go in the first round and from the way the mainstream draft media is talking about him he might even go lottery!

Depending on how a lot of things shake out if the Cs stay at 28 and 32 I am hoping for Noah Penda and either Raynaud or Kalkbrenner. (Doubt Raynaud falls to #28?)

If a trade up is available it would be interesting for the Cs to move up for Traore as a guard to develop for the future.

I?ve seen recent mocks with Cedric going late first and early second. I like Nique Clifford too, but most mocks have him going in the top 20.

Recently I?ve heard on multiple reputable podcast that Cowards the big post combine climber. Speculation aside the fact that he is turning down his Duke NIL money indicates he is expecting to go high enough in the draft where staying in makes financial sense.

If you?re going to be drafted anywhere in the first round it makes sense to turn down the NIL money. I mean, Baylor Shcheierman made $2.5M year 1 as the 30th overall pick.

Rumors seem to indicate that the level of prospects who are debating NBA draft with first round potential vs college are looking at 4 million+ NIL deals. Not an easy decision for these players to make. Now maybe the Celtics or another team(s) in the 25-30 range tells Coward ?stay in the draft and you won?t fall past us? this could keep him in with the hope of going 12-20 but knowing late 1st you have a safety net.

[Goldstar88]

good call on cedric coward. played only 6 games in college before an injury. but watching his highlights he has GREAT wingspan (he is 6'6.5", WS = 7'2.25") that he uses well.

seems to be a good shooter from almost anywhere on the floor (3pt = 40%). he hustles on defense and creates steals.

thanks for mentioning him here. for a second round pick he might be a steal. tp 

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cedric-coward-the-noise-is-valid

Oh, and i also like Yaxel Lendeborg.

Sounds like Coward has come after from the combine as a lock to go in the first round and from the way the mainstream draft media is talking about him he might even go lottery!

Depending on how a lot of things shake out if the Cs stay at 28 and 32 I am hoping for Noah Penda and either Raynaud or Kalkbrenner. (Doubt Raynaud falls to #28?)

If a trade up is available it would be interesting for the Cs to move up for Traore as a guard to develop for the future.

I?ve seen recent mocks with Cedric going late first and early second. I like Nique Clifford too, but most mocks have him going in the top 20.

Recently I?ve heard on multiple reputable podcast that Cowards the big post combine climber. Speculation aside the fact that he is turning down his Duke NIL money indicates he is expecting to go high enough in the draft where staying in makes financial sense.

If you?re going to be drafted anywhere in the first round it makes sense to turn down the NIL money. I mean, Baylor Shcheierman made $2.5M year 1 as the 30th overall pick.

Rumors seem to indicate that the level of prospects who are debating NBA draft with first round potential vs college are looking at 4 million+ NIL deals. Not an easy decision for these players to make. Now maybe the Celtics or another team(s) in the 25-30 range tells Coward ?stay in the draft and you won?t fall past us? this could keep him in with the hope of going 12-20 but knowing late 1st you have a safety net.

Cooper Flagg made $4.8M on his NIL deal with Duke. These other guys aren?t coming close to that. Dylan Harper who is projected to go #2 behind Flagg?s NIL deal was $1.7M. Ace Bailey who is projected to go #3 after Harper had an NIL deal for $1.6M.

[CFAN38]

good call on cedric coward. played only 6 games in college before an injury. but watching his highlights he has GREAT wingspan (he is 6'6.5", WS = 7'2.25") that he uses well.

seems to be a good shooter from almost anywhere on the floor (3pt = 40%). he hustles on defense and creates steals.

thanks for mentioning him here. for a second round pick he might be a steal. tp 

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cedric-coward-the-noise-is-valid

Oh, and i also like Yaxel Lendeborg.

Sounds like Coward has come after from the combine as a lock to go in the first round and from the way the mainstream draft media is talking about him he might even go lottery!

Depending on how a lot of things shake out if the Cs stay at 28 and 32 I am hoping for Noah Penda and either Raynaud or Kalkbrenner. (Doubt Raynaud falls to #28?)

If a trade up is available it would be interesting for the Cs to move up for Traore as a guard to develop for the future.

I?ve seen recent mocks with Cedric going late first and early second. I like Nique Clifford too, but most mocks have him going in the top 20.

Recently I?ve heard on multiple reputable podcast that Cowards the big post combine climber. Speculation aside the fact that he is turning down his Duke NIL money indicates he is expecting to go high enough in the draft where staying in makes financial sense.

If you?re going to be drafted anywhere in the first round it makes sense to turn down the NIL money. I mean, Baylor Shcheierman made $2.5M year 1 as the 30th overall pick.

Rumors seem to indicate that the level of prospects who are debating NBA draft with first round potential vs college are looking at 4 million+ NIL deals. Not an easy decision for these players to make. Now maybe the Celtics or another team(s) in the 25-30 range tells Coward ?stay in the draft and you won?t fall past us? this could keep him in with the hope of going 12-20 but knowing late 1st you have a safety net.

Cooper Flagg made $4.8M on his NIL deal with Duke. These other guys aren?t coming close to that. Dylan Harper who is projected to go #2 behind Flagg?s NIL deal was $1.7M. Ace Bailey who is projected to go #3 after Harper had an NIL deal for $1.6M.

Looks like Coward was looking at $3M NIL

https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/cedric-coward-staying-in-draft-will-be-5th-coug-in-nba-next-season-250267560/amp/


https://x.com/AdamZagoria/status/1926710323139985443

[Goldstar88]

good call on cedric coward. played only 6 games in college before an injury. but watching his highlights he has GREAT wingspan (he is 6'6.5", WS = 7'2.25") that he uses well.

seems to be a good shooter from almost anywhere on the floor (3pt = 40%). he hustles on defense and creates steals.

thanks for mentioning him here. for a second round pick he might be a steal. tp 

https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cedric-coward-the-noise-is-valid

Oh, and i also like Yaxel Lendeborg.

Sounds like Coward has come after from the combine as a lock to go in the first round and from the way the mainstream draft media is talking about him he might even go lottery!

Depending on how a lot of things shake out if the Cs stay at 28 and 32 I am hoping for Noah Penda and either Raynaud or Kalkbrenner. (Doubt Raynaud falls to #28?)

If a trade up is available it would be interesting for the Cs to move up for Traore as a guard to develop for the future.

I?ve seen recent mocks with Cedric going late first and early second. I like Nique Clifford too, but most mocks have him going in the top 20.

Recently I?ve heard on multiple reputable podcast that Cowards the big post combine climber. Speculation aside the fact that he is turning down his Duke NIL money indicates he is expecting to go high enough in the draft where staying in makes financial sense.

If you?re going to be drafted anywhere in the first round it makes sense to turn down the NIL money. I mean, Baylor Shcheierman made $2.5M year 1 as the 30th overall pick.

Rumors seem to indicate that the level of prospects who are debating NBA draft with first round potential vs college are looking at 4 million+ NIL deals. Not an easy decision for these players to make. Now maybe the Celtics or another team(s) in the 25-30 range tells Coward ?stay in the draft and you won?t fall past us? this could keep him in with the hope of going 12-20 but knowing late 1st you have a safety net.

Cooper Flagg made $4.8M on his NIL deal with Duke. These other guys aren?t coming close to that. Dylan Harper who is projected to go #2 behind Flagg?s NIL deal was $1.7M. Ace Bailey who is projected to go #3 after Harper had an NIL deal for $1.6M.

Looks like Coward was looking at $3M NIL

https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/cedric-coward-staying-in-draft-will-be-5th-coug-in-nba-next-season-250267560/amp/


https://x.com/AdamZagoria/status/1926710323139985443

Baylor Scheiernan was selected 30th, received $5M guaranteed and a team option for a 3rd year at $2.75M.  Easy decision for Coward to make if he think he?s going 1st round, which is likely.

[Goldstar88]

Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor reported last week that Boston conducted interviews with both Flagg and Texas guard Tre Johnson (a projected top-five draft pick) at the Draft Combine. On a recent episode of NBC Sports Boston's Arbella Early Edition, O'Connor confirmed the Celtics also spoke to Georgia forward Asa Newell, who projects as a top-15, late-lottery selection.

[celticinorlando]

No idea what Boston does in this draft but they need to hit.

Walsh looks like a bust. Not sure he is a rotational player they can count on. JD is mainly G League level. Not sure he can be counted on. I do like Baylor and think he is good.

This year's draft picks probably will play more than other years IMO.

[slamtheking]

No idea what Boston does in this draft but they need to hit.

Walsh looks like a bust. Not sure he is a rotational player they can count on. JD is mainly G League level. Not sure he can be counted on. I do like Baylor and think he is good.

This year's draft picks probably will play more than other years IMO.

all Brad's second round picks were just taking a flyer on someone that had a decent college skill and hoping they develop into something.  none really have.  Walsh hasn't looked like he can contribute at all and JD just doesn't get it done when he does get some time.  they even cut this past year's second round pick before the end of the season.

Baylor looked pretty bad for the first 2/3 of the season but now looks like he can develop into someone better than Hauser (although to be fair, I think Joe's insistence on sticking Hauser on the 3 line is a waste of Hauser's talents because he's been really good on drives and any shot inside the line even when he's cold from 3).

Brad definitely needs to pick up a couple of guys this year that can become contributors -- with Tatum out, JB likely missing some time, the likely loss of Hauser, one of Jrue or KP and the likely loss of one of Al/Kornet -- there figures to be a lot of minutes to go around to see who can play.

[CFAN38]

Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor reported last week that Boston conducted interviews with both Flagg and Texas guard Tre Johnson (a projected top-five draft pick) at the Draft Combine. On a recent episode of NBC Sports Boston's Arbella Early Edition, O'Connor confirmed the Celtics also spoke to Georgia forward Asa Newell, who projects as a top-15, late-lottery selection.

Its safe to not put any stock in these combine interviews. My understanding is teams just fit in who they can talk to without and regard for their picks. I remember reading years ago that Ainge would talk to higher ranked prospects as a way to start a relationship for potential future free agency. If a team likes a player they will get them in for a private workout and interview.


I will say that Asa is interesting as a player I could see sliding in the draft because he isn't a trending archetype of player. At 6'9 225lbs with a 6'11.25" wingspan he really isn't big enough to play the 5 and even with the weight game that will come with age (he is 19) his length is a limiting factor. Any team drafting Newell in the first round let alone the lottery has to be buying his 3pt shot. He averaged 2.7 attempts this season at 29% and has been a solid FT% so developing a solid corner 3pt shot is likely in is developmental arch. With his 3pt development I see him peaking as John Collins, a good pro but a player who has not proven to be conducive to winning.   


Found article with KOC quote's

https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/2025-nba-draft-interviews-trade-asa-newell/711161/