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Celtics Confirm No Trade for Top Draft Pick Flagg

5/21/2025

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Cooper Flagg, the likely No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, had an exciting interview with the Boston Celtics at the draft combine. Celtics president Brad Stevens confirmed they won't trade for Flagg, who has long admired the team. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum is on the mend from an Achilles injury, and Jaylen Brown has secured a supermax extension.

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Cooper Flagg, the likely No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, had an exciting interview with the Boston Celtics at the draft combine. Celtics president Brad Stevens confirmed they won't trade for Flagg, who has long admired the team. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum is on the mend from an Achilles injury, and Jaylen Brown has secured a supermax extension.