The Boston Celtics have already made the biggest splash of the NBA offseason, trading the No. 1 pick to the 76ers for the No. 3 pick and a future first-round pick. However, the Celtics aren't done making moves, with many around the team expecting them to make another deal (or two) before Thursday's draft. Which deals could they make? Here are the three most likely:
1) Trade for Jimmy Butler
Boston reportedly made the deal with the Sixers to stockpile first-round picks they can flip in a trade to the Chicago Bulls for Jimmy Butler. Boston has been linked to Jimmy Butler for over a year, and nearly acquired him at the trade deadline before talks between the two sides broke down. It's clear their interest in Butler has not wavered despite several failed attempts to land him. If they make another move in the coming days, it appears that this will be it.
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2) Acquire another lottery pick
Boston has a ton of future first-round draft picks, especially after the 76ers deal, so they have they assets to acquire another high pick this year if they so choose. Danny Ainge was willing to give up a lot to trade up to draft Justise Winslow in the 2015 draft (though the Hornets passed on the deal), and if a player he likes starts to slide in the draft, he could very well look to make a move. Minnesota and Detroit are looking to trade picks No. 7 and No. 12, respectively, and it's certainly not out of the realm of possibility for the Celtics to send some of those future picks to either team on draft night.
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3) Trade for Paul George
The Celtics tried to acquire George at the trade deadline this past season, and have interest in revisiting talks. They're one of the teams that hold some hope or belief that they can convince George to re-sign after the season if all goes well. We know about the mass amount of draft picks - quality draft picks - that Boston can offer. Are they willing to use them to gamble on a "one-year rental" for George?
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