The Boston Celtics are in the midst of their pre-draft process, working out countless prospects ahead of the June 20 NBA Draft. But according to one NBA insider, Boston also is doing its due diligence with the assets it currently holds.
With more first-round picks than any other team, the Celtics are “working the draft like they should,” according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders.
I am mixed on Davis and the Celtics… I think it comes down to cost. If it's going to cost everything… then it's not worth doing. The Celtics are working the draft like they should with the number of picks they control. https://t.co/PvvARlSDch
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) June 9, 2019
The Celtics control four total picks in this year’s draft, which is tied for a league-high.
Considering Boston is exploring potential trades for Anthony Davis, among other options, it makes sense that the Celtics’ front office is “working” the draft order.
“Working,” can be taken in a number of different directions, but Kyler says the Celtics are looking at a large range of players.
The last part — the Celtics have 5 picks, they are looking at a lot of players. That is working the draft. https://t.co/BNjhxthH7F
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) June 9, 2019
Kyler is including the Memphis Grizzlies pick here, which won’t convey to the Celtics until 2020 at the earliest.
This year’s draft class isn’t terribly special, so trading up might not be atop Boston’s to-do list. However, packaging those picks to go out and get a player like Davis is much more likely.
Of course, hanging over all of these rumors is the tension surrounding Kyrie Irving’s decision.
