Why did the Boston Celtics decide to trade back in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft? Fans of the Celtics thought there was a good chance any of several of their favorite prospects still on the board at No.

After starting the week by trading away two key members of their 2024 championship team, the Boston Celtics ended up drafting three players and making a trade over the two-day NBA Draft.

The Celtics on Wednesday selected Spanish guard Hugo González with the 28th overall pick of the NBA Draft. Here’s how the first round unfolded.