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Celtics Eye 2026 Draft, NBA Tackles Tanking

Published March 28, 2026 · Updated March 28, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

As the 2025‑26 season ends, the Celtics weigh 2026 draft options while the NBA moves to curb tanking, with USA TODAY's draft guru Bryan Kalbrosky offering insights on the show.

The Celtics are evaluating the 2026 NBA Draft class as the regular season winds down, hoping to add fresh talent to their roster. In a recent episode of "Havlicek Stole the Pod," hosts discussed which prospects could fit Boston’s system and how the team might approach the draft lottery.

Simultaneously, the NBA is tightening rules to reduce tanking, a topic highlighted by the league’s Board of Governors. The episode also touched on health updates relevant to the Celtics’ stretch run, underscoring the importance of player wellness during the final stretch.

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