NBA Rumors: Why Celtics Might Have Difficult Trading Up In NBA Draft

Like most teams, the Boston Celtics probably would like to move up in the 2019 NBA Draft. And with four picks (three in the first round, including No. 14), Boston certainly has the assets to make a move.

Striking a deal won’t be easy, however.

There is little interest among lottery teams to trade down for extra picks in the draft, NBA insider Steve Kyler reported Monday. Consequently, the Celtics might need to part with established veterans if they want to climb up the draft board.

The Celtics hold the Nos. 14, 20 and 22 picks in the draft. They also own the 51st pick.

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The 2019 NBA Draft is scheduled to start Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET.

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Plymouth State/Boston University product from Wolfeboro, NH, who now is based in Rhode Island. Have worked at NESN since 2016, covering the Patriots since 2021. Might chat your ear off about Disney World, Halo 2, and Lord of the Rings.