The Boston Celtics are currently two games away from elimination. It may sound completely irrelevant to the Pelicans, but this expedites the prospect of a Celtics/Pelicans transaction centered around Anthony Davis. Among the variety of assets the Celtics possess, they have multiple first-round draft selections in this year’s NBA Draft.
If the Boston Celtics lose, the New Orleans Pelicans win
There’s still a slim chance the Celtics obtain a lottery pick this year from the Memphis Grizzlies; but given the Grizzlies stance in the draft, it’s likely to convey to next season as it’s protected 1-8 this year.