I used to put this out when the team had a plethora of picks to track but went on a hiatus the last 2 years. Since we have a few this year, thought I?d put this out there again for this season.
Standings as of 1/29/26
Boston Pick #24 (tied with NY - percentage pts ahead of Houston)
Games Behind Current Wins Games Left Last 10
Cleveland 1.0 29 33 8-2
Toronto 1.0 29 33 6-4
Phoenix 1.0 28 35 6-4
Minnesota 0.5 29 34 4-6
LA Lakers 0.5 28 36 5-5
Boston --- 29 35 6-4
NY --- 29 35 5-5
Houston --- 28 37 6-4
--> C's are in a growing clump with several other teams with their inconsistent play letting other teams get close in the standings. This would bode well for the pick (moreso than for playoff seeding). Still too early to see which way this will go but the teams they're clumped with do figure to get back injured players and now with Tatum throwing cold water on his return the C's could drop in the standings a bit and improve their pick.
The second rounders are looking good in terms of where they're positioned - right now. The NO pick could get a lot worse shortly with Zion back (for now) and them tied with 3 other teams for 12 wins. The Milwaukee pick could improve a slot or 2 depending on what happens with Giannis.
Second Round Pick
NO - #32 (most favorable of Minn, NO, NY or Portland)
Mil - #38 (most favorable of Orl, Det or Mil)
