Celtics 'Aggressive' In Trade Talks, Have Discussed Deal With At Least One Top-10 Team

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2015 NBA Draft rumors: Boston Celtics 'aggressive' in trade talks, have discussed deal with at least one top-10 team




Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, engages reporters during an end of season media availability at the NBA team's practice and training facility Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Waltham, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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on June 22, 2015 at 9:45 PM




As expected, the Boston Celtics are gauging what they might be able to accomplish on draft night.

In a series of tweets Monday night, Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix suggested the Celtics have been "aggressive" in discussions about moving up:


Chris Mannix ✔@ChrisMannixSI
Boston has discussed a trade with at least one top-ten team. Described by a rival exec as "aggressive, one of the few teams thinking big."
5:40 PM - 22 Jun 2015
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Chris Mannix ✔@ChrisMannixSI
Teams that could realistically trade out of the top-ten on Thursday: New York, Sacramento, Charlotte. Lot of chatter amongst execs right now
5:14 PM - 22 Jun 2015
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Chris Mannix ✔@ChrisMannixSI
Hard to say if its an indictment on the depth of the draft or circumstances, but can't recall this many teams looking to get out of top-ten.
5:36 PM - 22 Jun 2015
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If New York, Sacramento and Charlotte are open to trading down, the fourth, sixth and ninth picks could be available. Depending on whether the price is right, the Celtics could have options to grab a top talent.



bob



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bob


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Okay, a hundred articles later, I think I get it.  Danny's making a big effort.

Sam

As well he should. Stevens does not construct the roster. To get to 50 wins for next season I think that the Cs need three (at least two if one is a center) new rotation players.

This is Ainge's responsibility. Stevens has shown that he can make every player better.