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What Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell must show the Celtics at training camp The Celtics are betting on Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell's character and athleticism to turn their immense potential into production.

3 DAYS AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Draws praise from Queta Cenac received high praise from teammate Neemias Queta on Monday, with the veteran center saying the rookie has the potential to become a "juggernaut" in the NBA, Taylor Snow of th...

Impact Queta highlighted Cenac's combination of size, mobility and ability to defend multiple positions, adding that "the sky is the limit" for the 19-year-old. Cenac showed flashes of that defensive versatility during Summer League, but with Queta, Mitchell Robinson and Luka Garza among the experienced options in Boston's frontcourt, the No. 27 overall pick may have to earn his opportunities during his rookie campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Sampson envisions game-changing growth for Celtics' Chris Cenac Jr. Kelvin Sampson predicts Chris Cenac Jr. will be a "37-39%" 3-point shooter. Here's why the Celtics are the ideal team to unlock his shot.

AUGUST 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Playing time could be limited Cenac appears to be buried on the Celtics' depth chart ahead of his rookie season.

Impact Boston signed Mitchell Robinson in free agency and still has Neemias Queta in the fold at center as well, likely leaving Cenac to fight for scraps with Luka Garza off the bench in 2026-27. Much like two-way player Amari Williams, Cenac's clearest path to steady action appears to be with the G League's Main Celtics while the parent club is healthy.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Cenac Jr. has wasted no time delivering electric content for Celtics fans Chris Cenac Jr.'s latest vlog couldn't have come at a better time for Celtics fans stuck in the dog days of summer.

AUGUST 6 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Mitchell Robinson signing could pay unexpected dividends for Celtics rather quickly Celtics rookie Chris Cenac Jr. looks forward to bonding with Mitchell Robinson over their Louisiana roots.

JULY 21 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics Summer League Grades: Chris Cenac Jr. has proven Cs right so far Celtics rookie Chris Cenac Jr. showed plenty of promise during his four games at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

JULY 21 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Won't play in SL finale Cenac (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's Summer League game against the Magic, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Cenac is healthy, but he'll sit out the Celtics' final Summer League tilt for rest purposes. The 2026 first-rounder averaged 10.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 1.0 assists in 23.3 minutes per contest across four appearances in Las Vegas. Cenac may struggle to carve out consistent playing time during the regular season with Neemias Queta still in the fold and Boston adding Mitchell Robinson in free agency.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in SL win Cenac contributed 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 82-76 Summer League win over the Kings.

Impact Cenac came off the bench and dominated the glass, pulling down a game-high 12 rebounds as part of a double-double effort. The rookie big man has scored in double figures in three of his four Summer League appearances, with Wednesday marking his second double-double. Playing time could be difficult to come by during the 2026-27 campaign with Mitchell Robinson and Neemias Queta anchoring the center rotation, but Cenac is viewed as a promising long-term prospect.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Celtics vs Kings: NBA Summer League live stream, TV channel The Boston Celtics will look to improve to 3-0 in NBA Summer League play when they take on the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Jun 23, 2026;...

JULY 15 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Chris Cenac Jr. already showcasing a swing skill that was rarely seen in college Summer league can certainly be misleading, but the Celtics have to be thrilled with what they're seeing out of the 27th overall pick.

JULY 14 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

If summer league is any indication, the Celtics absolutely nailed the draft Both Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell have been great for the Celtics so far at Summer League.

JULY 14 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Paces Boston in SL loss Cenac contributed 16 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four blocks and two assists across 20 minutes in Monday's 102-90 Summer League loss to the Hawks.

Impact After scoring two points off the bench on 1-of-7 shooting from the field in Sunday's win over the Hornets, Cenac bounced back Monday. The big man entered the first unit in the second half of this back-to-back set and led the Celtics in scoring, finishing in double figures for the second time across three Summer League outings. He also led Boston in blocks, swatting four shots for the second time this summer.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Cenac Jr. & Dillon Mitchell reflect on hilarious Summer League moment Chris Cenac Jr. almost put Dillon Mitchell on a poster during the Celtics' summer league opener against the Raptors.

JULY 11 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Breaking Down the Celtics Summer League Win Over Toronto: Hugo Gonzalez, Chris Cenac Jr., Amari Williams LAS VEGAS — The Boston Celtics kicked off their summer league with a very summer league game where they shot terribly early on, got blocked...

JULY 11 • SI.COM

It took Chris Cenac Jr. just one Summer League game to show Celtics fans promise Chris Cenac Jr. impressed on the glass in his Summer League debut for the Celtics.

JULY 11 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

'Go Hoop': Chris Cenac Jr. opens up on Celtics' message ahead of Summer League debut Celtics' first-round draft pick Chris Cenac Jr. will take the floor for his NBA Summer League debut with a potent mix of fire and exuberance...

JULY 10 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Chris Cenac Jr. just sent a message that Joe Mazzulla will absolutely love After arriving in Boston, Chris Cenac Jr. shared why Kelvin Sampson's hard coaching got the best out of him. His message must be music to Jo...

JUNE 30 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Heading to Boston Cenac was selected by the Celtics with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Impact Cenac entered the collegiate ranks as a well-regarded recruit and showed flashes of greatness mixed with inconsistency during his lone season at Houston. Across 37 games, the big man averaged 9.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 0.7 assists and 0.5 blocks while shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc in 24.8 minutes per contest. The 19-year-old possesses an excellent frame and moves well at 6-foot-11, but he remains a raw prospect with significant development ahead of him. Cenac will join a center group that is slated to lose Nikola Vucevic to unrestricted free agency, though the much-improved Neemias Queta excelled as Boston's starting center throughout the 2025-26 season and Luka Garza provides additional depth.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

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