What happened: The 2026 NBA Draft is approaching, and Boston's basketball operations staff is in the final stages of setting its board. The front office is preparing to go on the clock as the league's annual selection event nears.

Why it matters: Boston has leaned on its draft pipeline to find rotation contributors, so its selections carry weight for roster depth and cost heading into the 2026-27 season. How the front office uses each pick will shape the margins of next year's roster.

What to watch: Watch which prospects Boston targets once it goes on the clock, and whether the front office trades up, down, or out of any of its picks.