# NIL Creates UNCERTAINTY around Boston Celtics draft — Who Will They TARGET at #27 & #40?

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Podcast: [Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-celtics-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-celtics-845798)
Published: 2026-05-28T01:17:44+00:00
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## Resource

Boston Celtics face unprecedented NBA Draft chaos as NIL deals and shifting eligibility reshape the late-first and second-round landscape. Can Brad Stevens and the front office find value at picks 27 and 40 amidst shrinking talent pools, older prospects, and last-minute player decisions? Draft expert Nathan Grubel joins John Karalis of Celtics On SI to explore top targets, highlight draft strategy, and explain why age and versatility now matter more than ever. Key names discussed include bigs like Zuby Ejiofor and Alex Karaban, rising wings, developmental projects, and local stars such as a potential run for Nashua’s own Ebuka Okorie. The episode covers how the Celtics’ bold approach—building on strengths instead of just filling needs—could reshape their bench. Will Boston trade out or land an impact role player? Locked On Celtics delivers insider perspectives, positional breakdowns, and the names to watch as Draft Day approaches.

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