With eight selections at his disposal (including three first-rounders), Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge is set for a busy evening at the June 23 draft. While Boston could bring in some young talent, there are bound to be plenty of trade offers on the table.
The rumors are already swirling.
The Celtics have a young core that is collectively inching toward its prime. Boston should ideally look for talented players in their mid-20s that fit the team's timeline and provide immediate help. It could find such individuals through free agency or the trade market, but the draft can't be overlooked.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that the biggest speculation surrounds how the Celtics will utilize their most-prized asset—the third overall pick. The franchise likely doesn't have any time to develop more long-term projects with the current roster. If it can't use the third overall pick in a package for a superstar, it should utilize it on a player who can immediately crack the rotation.
With Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram presumably off the board by the time Boston is o ...
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