Boston received the draft rights to Amari Williams and Max Shulga and future second-round selections from Orlando during the 2025 draft. The Magic obtained the rights to Noah Penda. The inherited slight Celtics edge grades Boston B and Orlando B-, weighing multiple draft choices against one forward prospect.
The Celtics acquired rights to Amari Williams and Max Shulga from Orlando in the 2025 draft, alongside a 2026 second-round choice and a conditional 2027 second. The Magic received the rights to Noah Penda. Boston chose more than one prospect path plus future selections, while Orlando focused on a single forward it viewed as a promising development target. The exchange concerned draft rights, not established veteran starters.
Williams entered the draft as a sizeable interior prospect who could rebound and protect the rim, while Shulga's appeal was tied more to perimeter guard skills. The Celtics acquired opportunities to evaluate those different profiles rather than a guaranteed immediate rotation pairing. Their subsequent contracts, assignments and possible rights movements need to be tracked separately before any NBA contribution is credited to Boston. The value at the moment of acquisition was optionality across different positions.
Penda was a young forward with international experience, offering the Magic an interesting combination of size and developmental versatility. Orlando accepted one prospect it preferred rather than holding both Williams and Shulga plus the future seconds. That approach could work if Penda eventually established himself as a useful NBA player, but draft rights alone don't create an established starter. His later playing role remained subject to development and roster needs.
Boston's inherited B reflects obtaining multiple prospects and additional future rights for a single outgoing player. Orlando's B- recognizes the targeted value of acquiring Penda. Neither side secured a proven new star or guaranteed two successful draft classes. The slight Celtics edge derives from having more independent chances to produce or trade a useful player, while Orlando's more concentrated decision could have its own upside.
Slight Celtics Edge. Boston receives B for the rights to Amari Williams and Max Shulga plus 2026 and conditional 2027 second-round assets. Orlando gets B- for securing Noah Penda's rights. The Celtics gained a broader range of draft options, while the Magic backed one forward prospect with developmental upside.