The Clippers' 2028 first-round pick ends up with the Celtics. · Take Makers

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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 3, 2026

BillSpeaker 95%00:19:29·NBAOpenGradable
The Clippers' 2028 first-round pick ends up with the Celtics.
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“This 2028 pick they have, it's probably going to the Celtics unprotected.”
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Draft records settle it, but the call is hedged with 'probably' and depends on the pick swap.
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