We’ve heard repeatedly that the Celtics are trying to trade up in the draft. We assume it’s to nab Willy Cauley-Stein. Well, Real GM says the Cs are targeting someone else:
The Boston Celtics are actively attempting to trade up in next week’s draft in order to select Myles Turner, according to multiple league sources.
The Celtics own the 16th overall pick in the draft and Turner is expected to be picked several slots earlier.
One of the Celtics’ most pressing needs this offseason is a rim protector. Turner blocked 4.