Celtics draft prospects: 5 potential targets at No. 27

Giannis Antetokounmpo is heading to Miami, which means that the Celtics hold onto the No. 27 pick in the first round of the draft – at least for now.

So, in the aftermath of the trade that never was, let’s take a look at five potential first-round prospects for Boston.

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Alex Karaban – forward from UConn

UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) runs back to play defense after making a three point basket Monday, April 6, 2026, against the Michigan Wolverines during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Karaban is a UConn all-time great, a shotmaker, and someone who could almost immediately become an effective NBA role player. He averaged 13.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists last year, while shooting 37.4% from three. Karaban is on the older side – he’ll be 24 in November – but he’s a proven winner who is coming off of one of the most successful college careers in years. The Ringer has him going 30th overall, while ESPN has him going 34th, so there’s a good chance he’ll be available late in the first round.

Tarris Reed Jr. – big from UConn

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 06: Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies looks on during the second half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 06, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Reed is a great rebounder who was awesome in March Madness as UConn advanced to the national title game. He averaged 13.5 boards per game and was a two-time national champion in college. ESPN has Reed Jr. going 24th overall, but he’d be an intriguing pick if he falls, and one that could bolster the team’s frontcourt. But, he’s limited to paint scoring and hasn’t shown much shooting upside.

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