The Boston Celtics are your 2024 NBA Champions and have arguably one of the most well rounded starting five in NBA history. As they look to repeat they added more depth to their bench as they had a first round and second round draft pick this year.

Let’s dive into each selection they made and the summary of their draft.

With the final pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft the Celtics selected the fifth year senior out of Creighton, Baylor Scheierman. The 6-foot-7 wing had an excellent college career as he started out at a mid-major school then proved that he’s a high caliber player then ended up transferring to Creighton for his final years in college.

Scheierman is one of the top pure shooters in the entire draft as he has limitless range, good shot mechanics and amazing touch. He spaces the floor so well and opens up the floor for the rest of his teammates. Outside of being an elite sharpshooter he has a very good feel for the game and is a solid secondary playmaker.

Scheierman can make plays happen out of ball-screens and does a good job of finding open teammates. The skilled wing is also very crafty which makes up for his subpar athleticism. He’s an NBA ready player that has a chance to contribute within the next three years for a team that’s heading into next season as the championship favorites. 

With one of the last picks in the entire draft the Celtics selected Anton Watson out of Gonzaga. The 6-foot-8 forward spent five years at Gonzaga and will be traveling across the country as he moves to Boston. Watson was one of the best defensive players in the entire country this past season.

He brings great defensive versatility as he’s comfortable defending up and down a lineup. Watson has a good combination of size, length, anticipation and quickness. All of his value is on the defensive end but he also has shown to be a connector piece on the offensive end. He’s a smart cutter, hustles and can make basic passing reads.

He knows his role and excels at that role which is typically what you look for in the second round. The next step for Watson is improving his jump-shot as oftentimes he has bad misses and is quite inconsistent as an outside shooter. If he improves his consistency as an outside shooter then he has potential to be a valuable 3-and-D forward in the NBA.

It was clear that the Celtics main goal heading into draft night was improving their depth by getting experienced college players that had an NBA ready skill and a clear role in the league. With Scheierman he’s an excellent shooter that brings other valuable skills to the table. With Watson you get an NBA ready defender who has a chance to be a solid connector piece on the team.

The Celtics will continue to look to add depth to their roster as they have one of the best starting five lineups in NBA history so the route they went with through the draft was very smart and strategic of them. It will be interesting to see if either of them get any minutes early on, but by the end of the season there’s a real chance Scheierman is giving valuable minutes off the bench. Celtic fans should be feeling very good with their new players on their roster.

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PITTSBURGH — Despite numerous reports and endless speculation, the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t brought in another wide receiver to pair with George Pickens. The team’s reported interest in Brandon Aiyuk remains, but it seems likelier that he remains with the San Francisco 49ers for the next season.

It may end up that the Steelers already have their number two receiver on the roster, negating the need to bring in any more outside options. Team insider Mark Kaboly recently joined the 93.7 The Fan to discuss who stuck out during organized team activities and traning camp. When the topic of receivers came up, Kaboly named third-year receiver Calvin Austin III as his top choice.

“Calvin Austin,” Kaboly said. “But he should because he’s been in the league three years. He’s fast and you’re not allowed to touch him in OTAs. So I hope he excels at that point right there.”

Austin is in line to see. a huge upgrade in role and targets in 2024. The 25-year-old was drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but he missed the entirety of his rookie season due to injury. In his debut season in 2023, he was utilized mostly as a punt returner and extra receiver. He

Despite the limited usage, he made some impressive plays. He caught 17 of 30 targets for 180 yards and one receiving touchdown. It was a flash of what he can provide though, as he used his speed to run 72 yards into the end zone for the team’s longest receiving score of the season.

The Steelers also found a way to get Austin touches in the run game. His blazing speed was apparent, and he managed 57 yards and a rushing touchdown on 11 carries.

Going into the preseason, Arthur Smith could be drawing up more plays for Austin. As Kaboly pointed out, the team needs to see him in pads to make a better decision, but the Steelers are already showing an increased belief in their young receiver. If he continues impressing, the number two role will be his to open the 2024 season.

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BETHEL, CT — Despite record travel over the 4th of July holiday, and a hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast, the price of gasoline in the area has barely budged.

In Connecticut, a gallon of self-service regular is averaging $3.60, the same as a week ago and up five cents from one month ago. The national average is $3.52, up two cents from last week and up seven cents from last month.

In Bethel, the best price for a gallon of regular fuel is $3.39 at the CITGO station at 295 Greenwood Avenue. That same gallon will cost you $3.46 at the Mobil on 33-35 Grassy Plain Street, $3.47 at the 77 Greenwood Avenue CITGO, and $3.49 at the Gulf station at 280 Greenwood Avenue. The price jumps a dime if you pump at the Shell on 202 Greenwood Avenue. The update was posted on Monday morning on shopping app GasBuddy.

“Strong production and limited impacts from Hurricane Beryl have eased pressure on gas prices as summer driving season chugs along,” said Lauren Fabrizi, spokesperson for AAA Northeast. “Even though gasoline inventories in the northeast fell by more than a half-million barrels last week, supplies are still above year-ago levels.”

Here is AAA’s weekly price survey of Connecticut’s six metro regions:

• Bridgeport: $3.64
• Hartford: $3.58
• Lower Fairfield County: $3.62
• New Haven/Meriden: $3.59
• New London/Norwich: $3.60
• Windham: $3.59

On Monday, Mississippi and Arkansas have the lowest prices in the nation at $3.00 and $3.06, respectively. California and Hawaii hold the highest prices in the nation this week at $4.75 and $4.68, respectively. Connecticut holds the 12th place on the list of highest gas prices in the nation.