The Boston Celtics might not be done trading draft picks.
The Celtics, who already traded back from No. 1 to No. 3 in a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week, have spoken to the Minnesota Timberwolves about the No. 7 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft, according to Basketball Insiders’ Michael Scotto.
Boston Celtics have spoken to the Minnesota Timberwolves about acquiring the 7th pick in the draft, league sources told Basketball Insiders.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 22, 2017
It’s unclear whether the Celtics are considering trading back again or if they have their sights set on landing another lottery pick this year to go with their No. 3 selection.
But this report from ESPN’s Ian Begley regarding the Celtics’ interest in New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis certainly suggests the latter is a possibility.
Sources: BOS offered NYK its No. 3 pick, a player & an additional lottery pick that they think they can acquire tonight in a trade for KP.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) June 22, 2017
So, too, does this report from CSN New England’s A. Sherrod Blakely.
Sources: @celtics trying to get No.7 pick from T-Wolves for @nyknicks who have an eye on Lauri Markkanen. #Celticstalk
— A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) June 22, 2017
There have been a whole bunch of trade rumors involving the Celtics leading up to this year’s draft. There’s also some uncertainty as to who they’ll take at No. 3 if they keep that pick, as Boston reportedly has expressed interest in both Jayson Tatum of Duke and Josh Jackson of Kansas.
Another interesting wrinkle regarding this latest report involving the No. 7 pick: The T-Wolves are rumored to be considering using the pick as part of a trade package for Chicago Bulls star Jimmy Butler.
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