June 29, 2026

Chris Holtmann listed as sleeper candidate for Celtics job. Don't worry Buckeye fans.

If you’ve been paying attention to the news and speculation during the offseason coaching carousel in the NBA, you might have raised your eyebrows just a wee bit. That’s because Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann’s name has surfaced as a darkhorse candidate for the Boston Celtics job. © Provided by Buckeyes Wire Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann sleeper for Celtics job? Don’t worry. Celtics president Danny Ainge retired earlier this week, and that created a domino effect when Brad Stevens stepped away as head coach to take over as the new president in Beantown. That has left a void with many speculating on who would make sense to fill it. We don’t buy it, but some are mentioning Holtman as a sleeper to get a crack at taking over the famed franchise. John Hollinger of The Athletic (subscription required) actually points the Buckeye head man out specifically as one to watch.…

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