With the No. 3 overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft at their disposal, the Boston Celtics have been among the top teams to watch on the trade market as of late. The C's are just a player or two away from contending in the Eastern Conference, and that selection could be used to get them one step closer.
The Celtics have a good, young core, and while using the third pick would undoubtedly add another promising piece to the puzzle, dealing it for an established veteran could fast-track the team toward becoming a threat to the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ahead of Thursday night's draft, here is a rundown of the top names Boston is rumored to be targeting via trade.
Jimmy Butler
The Chicago Bulls showed a willingness to pull off a blockbuster deal Wednesday by sending former NBA MVP Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks, according to ESPN.com, and the Celtics are hopeful the Bulls are open to another.
Per ESPN's Marc Stein, Bulls forward Jimmy Butler is among the players Boston has attempted to acquire with the No. 3 overall pick as the centerpiece of a trade.
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