Free Agent/Trade/Waiver Thread, 2025-26

[Parliament10]

Not sure how accurate this is. But it states that it was Updated on July 7, 2025.



Celtics future draft picks: Updated list after 2025 NBA Draft
By Justin Leger • Published June 27, 2025 • Updated on July 7, 2025 at 2:03 pm

https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/future-draft-picks-updated-list-2025/716977/

For now, here's an updated list of the Celtics' future draft assets. This list will be updated if and when more moves involving draft picks are made.

2026
Round 1: Own
Round 2: Most favorable between Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, New Orleans Pelicans, Trail Blazers
Round 2: Most favorable between Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, and Magic
Round 2: Potential pick swap with Memphis Grizzlies

2027
Round 1: Own
Round 2: Least favorable of Trail Blazers and Pelicans
Round 2: Most favorable between Celtics and Magic

2028
Round 1: Potential pick swap with San Antonio Spurs (Protected top 1)

2030
Round 1: Own

2031
Round 1: Own
Round 2: Via Cavaliers
Round 2: Via Rockets (Protected 31-55)

2032
Round 1: Own
Round 2: Own

[Curmudgeon]

Barring injuries I'm predicting 47-48 wins. If they trade Simons before the season starts, 50-52 wins.

[brackdan70]

Does anyone remember what the 2 x 2nd Round picks, that we were supposed to get for the Jrue/Simons Trade?
It's still a good deal. But, the addition of 2 x 2nds was golden.

I don’t remember exactly….both were far future…one was Portland’s own I think and one a worst of a few teams…that’s what my fading memory recalls lol.
Edit: seems like Knicks were one of the teams

OK. Good info.
That seems like it was a pretty good deal. It's still a good deal, without the picks.


Edit:
I tracked down some more details.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/jrue-holiday-celtics-blazers-trade-amendment-draft-picks-nba/

The Celtics and the Blazers reportedly agreed to a trade back on June 23, with Boston landing Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks for sending Holiday to Portland. Those draft picks -- which were supposed to be a 2030 second-round pick from the Knicks and Portland's own 2031 second-round selection -- are no longer part of the deal due to concerns over Holiday's health....

"According to the source, a recent review of Holiday's medicals revealed nothing substantial enough to warrant the trade being negated. However, there was enough there to lead the Blazers to slightly alter the terms of the deal," Fentress reported Monday. "Holiday, the source said, is considered to be healthy and will be working out this summer in preparation for the start of training camp near the end of September."

I was close lol. Thanks

[Parliament10]

I don’t remember exactly….both were far future…one was Portland’s own I think and one a worst of a few teams…that’s what my fading memory recalls lol.
Edit: seems like Knicks were one of the teams

OK. Good info.
That seems like it was a pretty good deal. It's still a good deal, without the picks.


Edit:
I tracked down some more details.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/jrue-holiday-celtics-blazers-trade-amendment-draft-picks-nba/

The Celtics and the Blazers reportedly agreed to a trade back on June 23, with Boston landing Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks for sending Holiday to Portland. Those draft picks -- which were supposed to be a 2030 second-round pick from the Knicks and Portland's own 2031 second-round selection -- are no longer part of the deal due to concerns over Holiday's health....

"According to the source, a recent review of Holiday's medicals revealed nothing substantial enough to warrant the trade being negated. However, there was enough there to lead the Blazers to slightly alter the terms of the deal," Fentress reported Monday. "Holiday, the source said, is considered to be healthy and will be working out this summer in preparation for the start of training camp near the end of September."

I was close lol. Thanks

Definitely. Good memory. Thank You.

Stevens is amassing a ton of 2nd Round Picks.
He's got to make some kinda high 1sts, at some point though, huh?

I just posted what looks like our Picks until 2032, that we do have.
https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/future-draft-picks-updated-list-2025/716977/

[Parliament10]

Barring injuries I'm predicting 47-48 wins. If they trade Simons before the season starts, 50-52 wins.

52 Wins would be a good amount; considering the circumstances.

[Curmudgeon]

Defense wins games, and if given the minutes, Pritchard will play at an all star level.

[Half-Full]

Bottom 10 defense at best. Being real.

Pritchard, Hauer, Simons, Niang, Scheierman etc. will be a turnstile on the perimeter with Queta, Garza, Tillman offering rim protection? Please.

How many wins are you predicting? Zero?

38 wins, 9th seed. Celtics will win some of the games with scores of 140 to 135 games.

I believe the handle "Half-Empty" is available...

[Dogen]

https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/predicting-jonathan-kuminga-josh-giddey-best-remaining-nba-free-agents

Bret Siegel makes a prediction on where the top remaining free agents will sign.

TL/DR he picks:
-Horford to Warriors
-Ben Simmons to Celtics
-Achiuwa to Heat (recently purchased a condo in south beach)

Let's go..let's sign him! Give him a 2 year deal, cheap $..team option for the 2nd year. Excited to see how he can fit in here..and if he can be a small ball 5 for us.

If so, I think a lineup (once Tatum returns) of Simmons at the 5 with Tatum at the 4, JB at the 3, white + simons (or Pritchard) in the back court could do some serious damage.

That's a lineup with 5 guys who can all handle the basketball. 4 plus defenders and 4 shooters.

If Simmons isn't a good fit. No big deal, you let him walk after this season, decline the 2nd year option. Find someone else to play center next summer. And if he's bad for us this season, it means we get a better draft pick.

Plus, even if he's good for us, we're gonna load manage the crap out of him..play him only like 40 games, maybe 50 at the most. So that A) we get a better draft pick and B) we're not putting too much wear and tear on Simmons, in case we do want to keep him around for the 26-27 season, he's more likely to stay healthy come playoff time if we load manage him..

Agree on all points.

Co-signed.

[fallguy]

Defense wins games, and if given the minutes, Pritchard will play at an all star level.

Who is going to defend on this team? Looks like a major weakness.

[Green89]

Defense wins games, and if given the minutes, Pritchard will play at an all star level.

Who is going to defend on this team? Looks like a major weakness.

This guy.

[Celts17Pride]

Defense wins games, and if given the minutes, Pritchard will play at an all star level.

Who is going to defend on this team? Looks like a major weakness.

The Lucky Charms Leprechaun

[fallguy]

I think shot creation *could* be a real weakness too depending on if we keep Simons and what Joe has planned for the offense.

But other than offense and defense, we're looking great!

[brackdan70]

Defense wins games, and if given the minutes, Pritchard will play at an all star level.

Who is going to defend on this team? Looks like a major weakness.

White, Brown, Minot, Queta are all very solid defenders. White is all NBA defense.
Walsh has the tools. Pritchard and Hauser try hard and are serviceable.
Simons history of defense has not been good, however he has improved and he has the athleticism and length to be better.

[Larry_Russell]

50 wins?


whaaaat?

[Celts17Pride]

How many wins are you predicting? Zero?

38 wins, 9th seed. Celtics will win some of the games with scores of 140 to 135 games.

I believe the handle "Half-Empty" is available...

I am being Half-Full. I'm assuming both Brown and White play 65+ games. If they don't then you are looking at a team win total in the 20's.

[tfribs45]

38 wins, 9th seed. Celtics will win some of the games with scores of 140 to 135 games.

I believe the handle "Half-Empty" is available...

I am being Half-Full. I'm assuming both Brown and White play 65+ games. If they don't then you are looking at a team win total in the 20's.

way too much talent and pride with this group.... Tomorrows not guaranteed, fat chance these guys take a year off and play the wait game because of JT's injury. I would expect a non bubble team Top 6 in the east next year. Will be interesting to see how this roster fills up, as we def need a 5.

[playa-hater]

Okay, with so many people. Predicting Ben Simmons to sign with us. What the hell is the hole up??

[Celts17Pride]

Okay, with so many people. Predicting Ben Simmons to sign with us. What the hell is the hole up??

Vet min. and 2nd apron.

[Fierce1]

I don't see the fit of Ben Simmons.

[tfribs45]

I don't see the fit of Ben Simmons.

solid defender and ball handler. Joeys going to have to earn his money now. C's will have to adjust to the chuck as many 3's as you can next year. Simons can get to the rack, it will be a solid group..... Lets see how good of a coach he really is!?