Celtics Conduct 20 Workouts Ahead 2025 NBA Draft Amid Tatum Injury

The NBA offseason is in full swing following the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2024 championship win, with the league focused on the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics, ranked 12th in ESPN’s early power rankings due to Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury, face a pivotal offseason involving salary shedding and potential roster changes to remain competitive. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns, after trading Kevin Durant, acquired a first-round pick at No. 10 and are targeting versatile big men such as Maluach and Queen to bolster their roster. The 2025 draft class is headlined by Duke’s Cooper Flagg, the consensus No. 1 pick, with other notable prospects like Ron Harper Jr. also drawing attention for their immediate impact potential. Teams like the Celtics are actively conducting workouts with a broad range of prospects, prioritizing players who fit their systems and can fill the void left by injuries. The draft event will take place on June 25-26 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, with coverage on ESPN, ABC, and NBA Pass, as franchises prepare to reshape their lineups for the 2025-26 season.