There was a chance the Celtics were going to have a tough season with Jayson Tatum recovering from a torn Achilles.

However, Boston is on a five-game winning streak and is currently in third place in the Eastern Conference.

The Celtics are likely to be out of the running for the top picks in the 2026 NBA Draft due to their strong performance. However, Boston could still land a solid player in the later stages of the first round.

Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman released an early mock draft on Tuesday, predicting Boston would select Duke Center Patrick Ngongba II with the 21st pick.

“Patrick Ngongba II pairs a physical inside presence with low-post and passing skills. There’s nothing flashy about his game, nor is there any clear path to upside,” Wasserman wrote. “However, NBA team

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