Despite some intense rumors of potential deals with the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers, the Celtics went ahead and drafted Cal forward Jaylen Brown.
We thought Boston would select Kris Dunn and then move him to either Chicago or Philly.
Bulls have held advanced discussions w/ Celtics centered on Jimmy Butler and No. 3 pick. Bulls love Kris Dunn. But Bulls don’t love Cs offer
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) June 23, 2016
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ESPN sources say Philadelphia is offering Nerlens Noel, No. 24 and No. 26 in tonight’s draft and Robert Covington for Boston’s No. 3 pick
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 23, 2016
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And ESPN sources say that Boston has been holding out all day for a better offer; Chicago’s Jimmy Butler has been HIGH on the Celts’ list
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 23, 2016
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But those rumors appear to be nothing but smoke. Wyc Grousbeck says Brown is their guy. Here’s the scouting report.
Sigh. More to come…
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