The Boston Celtics have been linked to top-prospect Markelle Fultz since before they even won the first overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. Rumors of his selection by the team have intensified since then, but nothing has been set in stone. The Celtics continue to evaluate other prospects and field trade offers.
They’ve remained consistently complimentary of Fultz throughout that process though, and he’s made it clear that the feeling is mutual. There is, if not commitment, at the very least, significant amounts of interest on both sides.
In the NBA, there isn’t always fire where there is smoke though, and until Fultz officially signs a contract with Boston, there should be no assumptions made about his being drafted.