The Boston Celtics selected Kentucky center Amari Williams in the second round -- 46th overall -- of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The pick gives Boston some young size on the roster, and potential depth in the front court should Luke Kornet depart in free agency.

The Boston Celtics selected Williams with the No. 46 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. This comes after the Celtics traded back with the Magic to get this pick and the 57th pick.

On Thursday, June 26, the Boston Celtics selected English big man Amari Williams with the 48th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Williams is a five-year collegiate product, having spent four seasons with Drexel before moving to Kentucky for the 2024-25 campaign.