Many teams are attempting to sway the Cleveland Cavaliers into trading the No. 1 overall pick and you can add the Boston Celtics to the list. The Celtics have contacted the Cavaliers concerning the top pick and would be inclined to use the pick on Andrew Wiggins.
The Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic were the latest to inquire about the availability of the No. 1 pick, but nothing concrete has emerged from the Cavaliers' end. According to Comcast Sports Network, the Celtics have made an offer to the Cavaliers, but it might not be as attractive as others.
“A league source has told CSNNE.com that the Celtics have engaged the Cleveland Cavaliers about acquiring the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft.
While no deal is imminent, Boston's pursuit of the top overall pick speaks to their desire to indeed create "fireworks" in a draft that took a step back in terms of luster at the top following the navicular bone fracture to Joel Embiid's right foot.
If the Celtics were able to secure the top overall pick, they are expected to choose between Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker, arguably the top two players in this draft although multiple sources indicate Boston would lean more towards Wiggins than Parker.”
The Celtics have been rumored to be the frontrunners for any Kevin Love trade, but with nothing giving on that end the Celtics seem to be looking at all options. The Celtics seem almost desperate at this point to make a move in a positive direction seeing how they are looking to get back in contention in a wide open Eastern Conference.
The Celtics want to be back in contention sooner rather than later and, whether that comes in the form of Kevin Love or via the first overall pick, they are least giving it their best punch.
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